Netflix stars from &#039;Sex Education&#039; and &#039;Bridgerton&#039; are set to star alongside each other in the next iteration of BBC&#039;s &#039;Doctor Who&#039;.

‘Bridgerton’ Meets ‘Sex Education: A First Look at Nicola Coughlan in ’Doctor Who’ Starring Ncuti Gatwa Is Released

The key to being prevalent is staying relevant. At a time when several major
franchises are undergoing reboots or looking at their next chapters, studios are
turning to new and young faces to headline those projects. The truth is
relatively pronounced, with James Gunn for DC Studios leading the charge by
swapping Henry Cavill [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/] for a
“younger” actor in the form of David Corenswet for Superman. Additionally, now
that the SAG-AFTRA strikes have receded, the makers are back with their content
at full pace. Headlining one such major franchise is Ncuti Gatwa with Doctor
Who.

The Sex Education [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/sex-education/] star is all set
to star in the next iteration of the franchise, which also has him joined by
some of his Netflix peers.


NICOLA COUGHLAN JOINS NCUTI GATWA FOR DOCTOR WHO

Ncuti Gatwa, who played Eric Effiong in Netflix’s Sex Education, will helm the
role of the Fifteenth Doctor for BBC’s Doctor Who. The 31-year-old will be the
first black actor to lead the famous franchise marking his biggest breakthrough
and spill-over from Netflix. Joining him as the character of Joy will be
Bridgerton [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/bridgerton/] actress, Nicola Coughlan.
The Penelope Featherington actress recently shone in a first look shared by the
series.

> First look at Nicola Coughlan in Ncuti Gatwa’s ‘DOCTOR WHO’ series.
> pic.twitter.com/kAvXFeCOqR [https://t.co/kAvXFeCOqR]
> 
> — Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) November 13, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/FilmUpdates/status/1724125539064254957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Cast in the leading role back in 2022, Gatwa’s stint already stands filmed, with
him being signed on for at least two seasons. The next iteration will see the
actor portray a cocky and mysterious version of the character. Additionally, he
is set to reset the franchise’s timeline by taking control of the TARDIS. The
two Netflix peers will land alongside each other in a fall special release
coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the franchise.

ALSO READ: A New Poster Depicts ‘Sex Education’ Star Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who
and Fans Can’t Stop Gushing Over It
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On the other end of the spectrum, the duo’s respective Netflix franchises are at
different scopes as of now.


BRIDGERTON WILL RETURN BUT SEX EDUCATION WILL NOT

Netflix concluded a dramatic run of Sex Education with an emotional farewell to
its cast with season 4. The eight-episode season aired its finale on the 21st of
September, 2023. On his side, Gatwa’s character receives a happy ending as he
mends the fences with his friend, Otis. The show’s creator had already called
the season to be the right time to
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-as-sex-education-returns-for-final-season-laurie-nunn-unveils-why-the-show-is-ending-with-season-four/]“graduate”
as the cast was no longer staying in to play teenagers.



In its tale, Coughlan’s Bridgerton will return for at least two more seasons.
Its season two ended on a sweet note with two pivotal characters tying the knot.
Additionally, the show’s third season will land sometime in 2024 even if filming
stands reportedly completed. Regardless of their respective trajectories, the
Barbie co-stars are on their way to chart success with another paired franchise.

ALSO READ: After ‘Stranger Things’ Stores and the ‘Bridgerton’ Experience,
Netflix to Invest in Immersive Physical Locations
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-after-stranger-things-stores-and-the-bridgerton-experience-netflix-to-invest-in-immersive-physical-locations/]

What are your thoughts and expectations from the two Netflix actors’ stint on
Doctor Who? Let us know in the comments below.

Imteshal Karim

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The key to being prevalent is staying relevant. At a time when several major franchises are undergoing reboots or looking at their next chapters, studios are turning to new and young faces to headline those projects. The truth is relatively pronounced, with James Gunn for DC Studios leading the charge by swapping <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/">Henry Cavill</a> for a “younger” actor in the form of David Corenswet for Superman. Additionally, now that the SAG-AFTRA strikes have receded, the makers are back with their content at full pace. Headlining one such major franchise is Ncuti Gatwa with Doctor Who.
The <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/sex-education/">Sex Education</a> star is all set to star in the next iteration of the franchise, which also has him joined by some of his Netflix peers.
<h2>Nicola Coughlan joins Ncuti Gatwa for Doctor Who</h2>
Ncuti Gatwa, who played Eric Effiong in Netflix’s Sex Education, will helm the role of the Fifteenth Doctor for BBC’s Doctor Who. The 31-year-old will be the first black actor to lead the famous franchise marking his biggest breakthrough and spill-over from Netflix. Joining him as the character of Joy will be <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/bridgerton/">Bridgerton</a> actress, Nicola Coughlan. The Penelope Featherington actress recently shone in a first look shared by the series.
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First look at Nicola Coughlan in Ncuti Gatwa’s ‘DOCTOR WHO’ series. <a href="https://t.co/kAvXFeCOqR">pic.twitter.com/kAvXFeCOqR</a>
&mdash; Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) <a href="https://twitter.com/FilmUpdates/status/1724125539064254957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Cast in the leading role back in 2022, Gatwa’s stint already stands filmed, with him being signed on for at least two seasons. The next iteration will see the actor portray a cocky and mysterious version of the character. Additionally, he is set to reset the franchise’s timeline by taking control of the TARDIS. The two Netflix peers will land alongside each other in a fall special release coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the franchise.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-sex-education-eric-effiong-a-new-poster-depicts-sex-education-star-ncuti-gatwa-as-doctor-who-and-fans-cant-stop-gushing-over-it/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A New Poster Depicts &#8216;Sex Education&#8217; Star Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who and Fans Can&#8217;t Stop Gushing Over It</a>
On the other end of the spectrum, the duo’s respective Netflix franchises are at different scopes as of now.
<h2>Bridgerton will return but Sex Education will not</h2>
Netflix concluded a dramatic run of Sex Education with an emotional farewell to its cast with season 4. The eight-episode season aired its finale on the 21st of September, 2023. On his side, Gatwa’s character receives a happy ending as he mends the fences with his friend, Otis. The <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-as-sex-education-returns-for-final-season-laurie-nunn-unveils-why-the-show-is-ending-with-season-four/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">show’s creator had already called the season to be the right time to </a>“graduate” as the cast was no longer staying in to play teenagers.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="The Final Scene of Sex Education | Netflix" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2kN3wg_Zcwo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
In its tale, Coughlan’s Bridgerton will return for at least two more seasons. Its season two ended on a sweet note with two pivotal characters tying the knot. Additionally, the show’s third season will land sometime in 2024 even if filming stands reportedly completed. Regardless of their respective trajectories, the Barbie co-stars are on their way to chart success with another paired franchise.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-after-stranger-things-stores-and-the-bridgerton-experience-netflix-to-invest-in-immersive-physical-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">After ‘Stranger Things’ Stores and the ‘Bridgerton’ Experience, Netflix to Invest in Immersive Physical Locations</a>
What are your thoughts and expectations from the two Netflix actors’ stint on Doctor Who? Let us know in the comments below.

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