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Russell T Davies names Doctor Who star who will be the next James Bond


With just hours left to go until Doctor Who returns to our screens, Russell T Davies has tipped one cast member to become the newest iteration of legendary spy James Bond

But while Ncuti is new to the role, show runner Russell T Davies was so impressed by his performance he even revealed that he believes the star may be destined to join another global franchise in the coming years! While some might say that’s high praise indeed from the creative genius behind other smash hit shows such as It’s A Sin, Queer As Folk and Torchwood- it appears the feeling is mutual as Ncuti himself also shared a glowing tribute to Russell in his pre-show interview. Millie Gibson and Ncuti Gatwa will hit our screens in just a few hours time for the brand new series of Doctor Who (Image: Lara Cornell/BBC Studios/Bad Wolf)“Russell's brain has managed to create a whole new level of monster that's really terrifying!

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