‘Sex Ed’ star Gatwa is new ‘Doctor Who’

Ncuti Gatwa will take the mantle from Jodie Whittaker on ’Doctor Who,’ the BBC announced, ending speculation over the iconic Time Lord’s next regeneration. “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,” showrunner Russell T Davies said. “Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds.” Gatwa currently stars in Netflix’s high school comedy-drama “Sex Education” as the effervescent Eric Effiong, who is openly gay but from a highly religious family. The Rwanda-born, Scotlandraised Gatwa, 29, will be the first Black actor to helm the quintessential British sci-fi show, but he won’t be the first Black Doctor — Jo Martin has played “Fugitive Doctor” in several episodes.