Jodie Whittaker says: “I’m beyond excited to begin this epic journey -
with Chris and with every Whovian on this planet. It’s more than an
honour to play the Doctor. It means remembering everyone I used to be,
while stepping forward to embrace everything the Doctor stands for:
hope. I can’t wait.”
Chris Chibnall, New Head Writer and Executive Producer says :
“After
months of lists, conversations, auditions, recalls, and a lot of
secret-keeping, we’re excited to welcome Jodie Whittaker as the
Thirteenth Doctor.
I always knew I wanted the Thirteenth Doctor to be
a woman and we're thrilled to have secured our number one choice. Her
audition for The Doctor simply blew us all away. Jodie is an in-demand,
funny, inspiring, super-smart force of nature and will bring loads of
wit, strength and warmth to the role. The Thirteenth Doctor is on her
way.”
Peter Capaldi says : “Anyone who has seen Jodie Whittaker’s work will
know that she is a wonderful actress of great individuality and charm.
She has above all the huge heart to play this most special part. She’s
going to be a fantastic Doctor.”
Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content says :
“Making history is
what Doctor Who is all about and Chris Chibnall’s bold new take on the
next Time Lord is exactly that. The nation is going to fall in love with
Jodie Whittaker - and have lots of fun too!”
Piers Wenger, Controller BBC Drama says : "Jodie is not just a
talented actor but she has a bold and brilliant vision for her Doctor.
She aced it in her audition both technically and with the powerful
female life force she brings to the role. She is destined to be an
utterly iconic Doctor."
Matt Strevens, Executive Producer says : "I'm so thrilled that Jodie
Whittaker said yes to playing the Doctor. I've been a fan for years and
always hoped to work with her. She is an actor of great emotional range
and inhabits every role with complete passion and conviction. Just
thinking about what she will bring to the Doctor makes me as excited as a
kid at Christmas. It's going to be a lot of fun."
Jodie Whittaker graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and
Drama in 2005 with a gold medal in Acting. Since then she has worked
continually in Film, Television and Theatre. Her TV credits include the
critically acclaimed ITV drama 'Broadchurch' (for which she was
nominated for ‘Best Actress’ for the RTS Television Awards), Emmy
award-winning 'Black Mirror’, Sky 1’s 'The Smoke', BBC’s 'Cranford’, in
which she starred opposite Judi Dench and Imelda Staunton, 'The Night
Watch'(BBC), 'The Accused'(BBC), and 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' (BBC).
Jodie has recently finished shooting 'Journeyman' written and
directed by Paddy Considine as well as the lead in the new BBC drama
series ‘Trust Me’. Her other film credits include 'Venus', (which earned
her nominations for 'Best Newcomer' at the 'British Independent Film
Awards', 'Best British Newcomer' at the 'Critic's Circle Awards' and
'Best Actress in a Motion Picture' at the 'Satellite Awards'), 'Attack
the Block', 'One Day', 'Black Sea', 'Good Vibrations', 'St.Trinian's',
'Get Santa' and most recently 'Adult Life Skills' which she Executive
Produced as well as starred in which received a number of BIFA
nominations.
Jodie made her professional theatrical debut at Shakespeare’s Globe
Theatre in ‘The Storm’. Other theatre credits include playing the title
role in 'Antigone' at the Royal National Theatre, 'Bash' at the
Trafalgar Studios 'Awake and Sing' and 'Enemies' at the Almeida, both
directed by the then Artistic Director, Michael Attenborough.
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