Doctor Who: New Photos Reveal First Look at Jonathan Groff's Mystery Character

By Jenna Anderson

The next season of Doctor Who is shaping up to be a momentous one, with Ncuti Gatwa making history as the first Black actor to take on the titular role. Gatwa will be surrounded by a surprising ensemble cast in the new season, including Frozen and Knock at the Cabin star Jonathan Groff. While it is not currently known which character Groff will be playing on Doctor Who, a new set of official photos reveal the first look at him in costume. The official Doctor Who account recently shared two new photos from the show's production, which shows Groff, Gatwa, and Millie Gibson in costume.

"I am so thrilled to jump into the extraordinary mind of Russell T. Davies and watch the incredible Ncuti Gatwa soar in this iconic role!" Groff said in a statement when his casting was announced.

When will Ncuti Gatwa join Doctor Who?

Gatwa is set to play the Fifteenth Doctor in the upcoming 60th anniversary season of Doctor Who, which will be showrun by returning series alum Russell T. Davies. 

"There aren't quite the words to describe how I'm feeling," Gatwa said in a press release when his casting was first announced. "A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared. This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavour my upmost to do the same.  Russell T Davies is almost as iconic as the Doctor himself and being able to work with him is a dream come true. His writing is dynamic, exciting, incredibly intelligent and fizzing with danger. An actor's metaphorical playground. The entire team have been so welcoming and truly give their hearts to the show. And so as much as it's daunting, I'm aware I'm joining a really supportive family. Unlike the Doctor, I may only have one heart but I am giving it all to this show."

"The future is here and it's Ncuti!" Davies added. "Sometimes talent walks through the door and it's so bright and bold and brilliant, I just stand back in awe and thank my lucky stars. Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds. It's an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can't wait to get started. I'm sure you're dying to know more, but we're rationing ourselves for now, with the wonderful Jodie's epic finale yet to come. But I promise you, 2023 will be spectacular!"

Are you excited for the return of Doctor Who? What do you think of the first look at Jonathan Groff's character? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Doctor Who is expected to return in November of this year.

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