Former Doctor ‘found the idea of a woman in lead role strange at first’
FORMER DOCTOR Who star Sylvester McCoy has admitted he has had to get his “head around” a woman in the lead role after the arrival of Yorkshire-born Jodie Whittaker in the role – but said the move is “very exciting”.
The show’s fans recently got to see a glimpse of Whittaker, 36, in action in the role for the first time.
Scottish actor McCoy, 74, who was in the Tardis from 1987 to 1996, told the Big Issue: “As Doctors, we’re a part of a very special club. It’s very exciting (the first female Doctor) really.
“At first, I found it strange. I had to get my head around it. And then I thought, ‘Oh, you know – wait and see.’
“I have talked to someone who’s on the technical side of it and she said that Jodie is great and that Doctor Who is safe in her hands. Let’s hope that’s true.
“I sent her a message – one small step for a woman, one giant leap for womankind.”
A teaser trailer showing Whittaker as the first woman to be cast as the Doctor was recently released. It showed her new companions Mandip Gill, Tosin Cole and Bradley Walsh.
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Last week Whittaker, from Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire, wowed fans at San Diego ComicCon in the US, as a short clip was shown that began with the Doctor being blown out of the Tardis and into space.