Peter Capaldi it has had weight in the reaction it has suffered Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa About casting in Doctor Who. While both actors received praise for their performances, the casting also drew criticism from sections of the public. Addressing the controversy, Capaldi shared his insight into the reactions and the evolving nature of the show.
Peter Capaldi in ‘Doctor Who’ reaction
Speaking to The Times, Capaldi – who played the Twelfth Doctor – responded to criticism of the casting choices.Whittaker made history as the first woman to portray the Doctor, while Gatwa became the first black and queer actress to take on the role. Their casting was a significant change for the long-running series, which premiered in 1963.Reflecting on the reaction, Capaldi says the show has always evolved with the times. “It reflects its times and it’s a good thing in the world, although it’s become too big, too important for the BBC or anyone. When I was a kid watching it, it was just a monster show in the corner of the room. I don’t know why people take it so seriously,” he said.Gatwa, who plays the current Doctor, faced racists and online hate after his casting was announced.
Ncuti Gatwa on dealing with hate
The Sex Education star also addressed the backlash in an interview with Attitude. Speaking about the hate they’ve received, Gatwa said: “It’s not something I’m keen on following. Hate? It’s fascinating to me because they’re putting so much energy into it. I think they need to go find a hobby.”
Casting reaction Beyond “Doctor Who”.
Gatwa is not the only actor who has faced such backlash in recent times. With a new Harry Potter series in development, Paapa Essiedu has been cast as Severus Snape, a role previously portrayed by Alan Rickman in the films.Following the announcement, Essiedu faced backlash online, with some criticizing the casting. Addressing the issue earlier this year, he said he is choosing to channel negativity into motivation. Speaking to The Times, she added: “It’s really important. The reality is if I look at Instagram I’ll see someone saying, ‘I’m going to come to your house and kill you’. So I’m pretty sure I’m not going to die… that could get old badly! But, yeah, as much as I hope it’s okay, nobody should have to come across this for doing their job.“
