Overview
- Capaldi, in remarks published Saturday, backed the decisions to cast Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa and questioned why some fans take the show so seriously.
- Explaining his view, he said the series reflects its times and has grown “a bit too big,” noting the role now carries broader cultural weight than in past eras.
- Reports from Variety highlighted racist and homophobic abuse aimed at Gatwa online, while showrunner Russell T Davies warned that hostile posts on X do not represent the wider fan base.
- The BBC confirmed it remains committed to the franchise with a Russell T Davies–written Christmas special in 2026, following Disney+ ending its co-production partnership in October 2025.
- Gatwa exited in 2025 and the finale left the next lead unclear, with the BBC saying future series plans will be announced in due course.