Oh this is awesome!
12 actors have all played Doctor Who on the BBC, but now a woman is tagging into the role! Jodie Whitaker is featured in this new trailer that was released for San Diego Comic Con, happening this weekend.
BuzzFeed News covers the fact that Jodie Whittaker, “just walked in the room and she was the Doctor.” Show runner Chris Chibnall also praised the energy she brought to the role during her audition, calling it new, fresh, funny and emotional.
“It’s one of those tings where you don’t know what you’re looking for until you see it,” Chibnall said. “She just nailed it.”