Whovians all over the world have finally received the news that they have been waiting for — the identity of the new Doctor. Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa was already making waves with his performance and stellar sartorial sense, but now the world is waiting for his iteration of the iconic Doctor with bated breath.
Each actor has brought something new and fantastic to the table in Doctor Who, and Gatwa is expected to do the same. Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and everyone's attention has now turned to the Rwandan-Scottish star and his social media. Gatwa's Instagram doesn't have too many posts, but each one is authentic, vibrant, and fun to scroll through.
Sex Education, Then Barbie
One of Ncuti Gatwa's more recent posts is highly symbolic, and also really cute for fans of Sex Education to look at. What seems like an ordinary behind-the-scenes shot on set, is actually something that means a lot: he and co-star Emma Mackey are both set to appear in Greta Gerwig's high=profile Barbie together.
While the first image shows their chairs on set, a swipe reveals the official casting news for the movie. Gatwa sure knows how to make big announcements and pull at people's heartstrings at the same time.
His First Cover
Gatwa is a rising star, and his first magazine cover was for Gaytimes. The Sex Education star plays funny guy Eric, a gay character in the Netflix show but has not discussed or disclosed his sexual orientation in public. This was the young actor's first magazine cover in his career, so it's definitely symbolic.
The actor also posted the inside folds of the magazine, which featured his editorial shoot, as impeccably styled as the cover. Definitely a winning Instagram post.
A Birthday Post
Birthday posts are always fun, and Ncuti Gatwa kept it vibrant and effervescent with the tropical-themed post. He's known for his energy and zealous performances (a reason why people believe he will be a great Doctor), and that clearly leaks into real life. Born on October 16, the actor is a Libra, something he seems to be proud of!
Everything about these photos is gorgeous, from his palm-printed outfit to the actual palms framing his shots. Turning 26 never looked this good.
Black Lives Matter
A scroll through the actor's social media shows his immense pride in his heritage and desire to fight for Black lives, and this post by him is proof. He has posted several times about the movement and appealed for more rights and a better quality of life for his brothers and sisters.
In this post, he calls for justice for Breonna Taylor who was unfairly killed in a mistaken police raid, while she slept in her bed. Gatwa using his platform to amplify important social messages is one of his best moves.
Back To His Roots
With Scottish and Rwandan roots, Gatwa likes to show where he came from, and Instagram is the best way to do that. This ultra-colorful post about "The Land of A Thousand Hills" gives fans an insight into his culture, the beauty, and the wildlife of Rwanda.
Travel posts are always really interesting material, but Ncuti's personal connection showed in these posts and videos of the country. It's nice to see where Gatwa, now the lead of one of the best multiverse shows, comes from.
More Fashion, More Black-Led Businesses
Besides the amazing TV and movie roles, Ncuti Gatwa is famous for his amazing dress sense. The actor oozes style in almost every photo and post, and this one is the most fabulous one. He wears a long duster robe with bright pants and a shirt, which some fans in the comments hope will be the Doctor's new costume.
The best part is that he wears Ghanian-origin Ozwald Boateng's designs, a man who has had an immeasurable impact on fashion. Ncuti clearly believes in uplifting and promoting other black-owned businesses.
The Three Musketeers
Fans may debate over whether Maeve or Eric is the best Sex Education characters, but they love to see the cast together, behind-the-scenes. Seeing Emma Mackey, Asa Butterfield, and Ncuti Gatwa together is a treat, especially for fans of the Netflix show.
Everyone looks pretty sharp in the styled photo shoot snap, and getting a glimpse of the cast outside the confines of a show screenshot or photo is always a treat. Gatwa delivers on this.
A New Do
Who doesn't love a new hairdo? Instagram is the one place to flaunt a fresh new cut or a sleek color job, and that's exactly what Gatwa does here. The blonde dye job is cool and on-trend, and fans get a peek at his impressive physique too.
Getting a peek into a celebrity's life is the best part of Instagram, and Ncuti has a knack for doing that realistically and without too much staging. It's almost as if a friend has posted a "New hair, who dis?" post on your feed.
Two Hearts and A TARDIS
Easily the most popular post on the actor's Instagram profile, this simple but symbolic announcement is as exciting as it is emotional. Fans have been waiting for a long time to know who their next Doctor was going to be, and these emojis said it all.
Time Lords (or the Timeless Child, in this case) have two hearts, and the Doctor's best-known accessory is his trusty Police Box-shaped TARDIS. This post got the whole internet in a frenzy, and with good cause.
Nature, And A White Frame
One of his earliest Instagram posts, this picture is happy and serene at the same time and boasts a thick white border that is so reminiscent of old Instagram posts. A particularly green patch in LA marked Gatwa's inhabitance of the city and his feeling of oneness with nature.
He still had the same sartorial sense, the perfect smile, and positive attitude back in 2017. He really seems to be in his element around trees and other tropical elements.