New ‘Doctor Who’ Trailer Gives Us First Look At First Female In Lead Role

“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.”

By Admin on July 19, 2018

SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 19: Jodie Whittaker poses with lego figure at BBC America’s “Doctor Who” at Comic-Con International 2018 at San Diego Convention Center on July 19, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for BBC America)

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.”