Ncuti Gatwa is one step closer to taking on the reins full-time on Doctor Who. After making his debut in “The Giggle,” the BBC dropped its first trailer for the 2023 Christmas Special. Titled “The Church on Ruby Road” it sees The Doctor trying to acclimate after a bigeneration. Like every Doctor before him, it’s about figuring out what he likes to eat, do, or wear. It’s a fresh start for him. And in this iteration, he looks like he continues to love dancing and is trying out new looks like a kilt.
According to IMDb, this Christmas Special introduces a new companion Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson. The synopsis states, “Long ago on Christmas Eve, a baby was abandoned in the snow. Today, Ruby Sunday meets the Doctor, stolen babies, goblins and perhaps the secret of her birth.” Combine this synopsis with the trailers death-defying leaps, bitey goblins, and the absolute way that Gatwa lights up our screens, and we’re ready for this take-over by Gatwa.
Watch the trailer below:
Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who episode is set to premiere on Christmas Day 2023.
