Ncuti Gatwa interviews Millie Gibson, the new companion! | Doctor Who

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3 min, 14 sec

Ncuti Gatwa introduces Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday, the new companion in Doctor Who, discussing her thoughts and excitement about the show and her role.

Summary

  • Ncuti Gatwa, the current Doctor, welcomes Millie Gibson as the new companion, Ruby Sunday.
  • Millie Gibson shares her memories of Doctor Who, growing up with the Tennant and Smith eras.
  • Gibson expresses her excitement for becoming the companion and the magical feeling she had during the audition.
  • She recounts finding out she got the role right after getting a spray tan, and her mother's emotional reaction.
  • Millie Gibson reveals her desire to take the TARDIS to ancient Egypt and hints at upcoming episodes on BBC and Disney+.

Chapter 1

Introduction of the New Companion

0:00 - 17 sec

Ncuti Gatwa introduces Millie Gibson as the new Doctor Who companion, Ruby Sunday.

Ncuti Gatwa introduces Millie Gibson as the new Doctor Who companion, Ruby Sunday.

  • Ncuti Gatwa greets viewers as the Doctor and expresses his excitement for the new companion.
  • Millie Gibson announces her role as Ruby Sunday, the Doctor's new companion.

Chapter 2

Millie Gibson's Doctor Who Memories

0:17 - 21 sec

Millie Gibson shares her earliest memories of Doctor Who and what the show means to her.

Millie Gibson shares her earliest memories of Doctor Who and what the show means to her.

  • Gibson was raised watching the Tennant and Smith eras with her father.
  • Amy Pond's era particularly stands out to her, and she appreciates the uniqueness of the show.

Chapter 3

The Role of the Doctor and the Companion

0:38 - 30 sec

Gibson discusses the roles of the Doctor and the companion within the Doctor Who universe.

Gibson discusses the roles of the Doctor and the companion within the Doctor Who universe.

  • She describes the Doctor as a handsome alien in human form with two hearts.
  • The companion is the audience's viewpoint into the Doctor's world, highlighting their mutual need for each other.

Chapter 4

Gibson's Excitement and Audition

1:08 - 23 sec

Millie Gibson talks about her excitement to play the companion and her magical audition experience.

Millie Gibson talks about her excitement to play the companion and her magical audition experience.

  • Gibson is overwhelmed with excitement about her role as the companion.
  • Ncuti Gatwa recalls her audition, immediately recognizing her as the perfect choice for the companion.

Chapter 5

The Moment Millie Gibson Found Out

1:31 - 52 sec

Millie Gibson describes where she was and her reaction upon discovering she was cast as the companion.

Millie Gibson describes where she was and her reaction upon discovering she was cast as the companion.

  • Gibson was trying not to cry off her fresh spray tan when she got the call from her agent.
  • She shared the news first with her mother, who was very emotional but had to keep it a secret.

Chapter 6

Time Travel Wishes and Future Episodes

2:22 - 36 sec

Millie Gibson shares where she would like to take the TARDIS and teases upcoming episodes of Doctor Who.

Millie Gibson shares where she would like to take the TARDIS and teases upcoming episodes of Doctor Who.

  • Gibson would have liked to explore the witches' era, but Jodie Whittaker's Doctor already did.
  • She expresses a wish to visit ancient Egypt in the TARDIS.
  • Upcoming episodes of Doctor Who will be available on the BBC in the UK and Disney+ globally in 2023.

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