Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who Casting Supports Sex Education Season 4 Theory
The latest casting of Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who supports theories about Sex Education season 4. After the confirmed departure of Jodie Whitaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, the hunt for her successor began leading to months of speculations about who the next Time Lord would be. In May 2022, it has finally been announced that Gatwa will take over as the Fourteenth Doctor. As exciting as this casting is for fans of the famed British sci-fi series, it may be bad news for Netflix's Sex Education.
Created by Laurie Nun, Sex Education premiered in 2019 to both critical and commercial acclaim. Thanks to its popularity, the British drama-comedy returned for seasons 2 and 3. Sex Education follows the students and faculty of Moordale as they navigate their personal and sexual relationships. While the show juggles multiple storylines, there are clear primary characters in its narrative. Its main lead is Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), who teams up with fellow student Maeve Wiley (Emma Mackey) to run underground sex therapy sessions at school. Meanwhile, Gatwa plays Eric, Otis' best friend, who has his own compelling Sex Education narrative.
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With a limited acting resume, Gatwa is best known for his role in Sex Education thus far. Throughout its first three seasons, Eric has become a clear fan favorite, and oftentimes, he and his personal arc outshine that of Otis'. Suffice to say; he is an integral part of Sex Education's overall storytelling. Now that Gatwa will be starring inDoctor Who, however, there are questions regarding what this means to his stint in Sex Education and the show as a whole. As the Fourteenth Doctor, it's an understatement to say that much
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