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
Chapter 2
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
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
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
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
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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