January 20th 2024.
Millie Gibson's journey as the companion of Doctor Who is said to be coming to an end. According to reports, the 19-year-old actress has been dropped from the BBC program and will be replaced by Varada Sethu.
Last year, it was announced that Millie, known for her role in Coronation Street, would be joining Ncuti Gatwa as Ruby Tuesday, the Doctor's companion. She made her debut in the Christmas special alongside Davina McCall, but it seems she will not be returning for a second season. Instead, Varada Sethu will be taking on the role.
Sources say that showrunner Russell T Davies has already written out Millie's character, and she will only make a few appearances in Ncuti's second season as the Time Lord, which is set to air in 2025. The episodes she has already filmed will be airing in May.
Speaking about the change, an insider shared, "Russell is keeping things moving and isn't letting the grass grow, that's for sure." They also revealed that Varada is a "real gem" and Russell was blown away by her talent. The cast and crew have also taken a liking to her, and it's believed that she will join Ncuti for this year's Christmas special.
Varada, who has previously starred in Doctor Foster and Star Wars spin-off Andor, as well as movies Jurassic World Dominion and Now You See Me 2, is said to be thrilled about joining the Doctor Who family.
When Millie was announced as the new companion, Ncuti had nothing but praise for her, calling her "full of talent, strength, and a cheeky sparkle." He also shared that she captured everyone's attention from the moment she walked into the room and is excited to go on this wild adventure with her.
Millie herself said she was "beyond honoured" to be given the role and is determined to do her best to fill the shoes of the companions who have come before her. She also expressed her excitement to work alongside Ncuti, saying, "I just can't wait to get started."
Both the BBC and Millie's reps have been approached for comment, but no official statement has been released yet. Fans can look forward to the return of Doctor Who in May 2024.
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