Sex Education Season 4: Ncuti Gatwa Return Confirmed Amidst Cast Exits
Despite all the major casting changes coming for Sex Education season 4, Ncuti Gatwa will be returning. Gatwa stars as the lovable Eric Effiong in the hit Netflix series, which follows a group of teenagers at the fictional Moordale Secondary School as they navigate their sex lives and relationships. From sexuality to love and friendship, Sex Education has received positive reviews from audiences and critics alike for addressing important topics and highlighting diverse experiences for young adults. Gatwa's Eric is sidekick to protagonist Otis (Asa Butterfield) and is, as of the end of season 3, the ex-boyfriend of Adam (Connor Swindell).
Despite a successful season 3, Sex Education has seen many actors announce their departure from the series ahead of season 4. This list includes Simone Ashley, Patricia Allison, and Tanya Reynolds. Rakhee Thakkar, who stars as Emily Sands, the school's most beloved English teacher, also just announced she is exiting Sex Education. With so many leaving the series behind, some have begun to wonder if Gatwa could join them. Gatwa is poised to take on his biggest role yet, as he has been cast as the titular Doctor for the next season of Doctor Who. That upcoming commitment cast some doubt on whether he would be able to appear in Sex Education season 4.
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However, a busy schedule won't keep Gatwa away from Sex Education, Variety reports. The star is confirmed to return in season 4. The new season, which has yet to begin production, will work around Gatwa's many projects to ensure he is able to reprise his role as Eric. It is slated to begin production this fall.
The news of Gatwa's return should put fans at ease as
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