As Ncuti Gatwa’s simply starting his tenure on Physician Who, his latest companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) gained’t be alongside for his full trip. Per Variety, Gibson might be on the present after a single season, after which she’ll be succeeded by Verada Sethu, final seen as Cinta Kaz over on Andor.
Season 15 of the hit BBC collection is presently capturing in Wales, and earlier within the week, there have been studies on-line circulating of the impeding exit/new arrival. Presently, no additional info on Sethu’s character—resembling how lengthy she’ll be on the present and even her title—has been revealed. Companions usually stick round with the Physician for no less than a single season, with the potential to return later in loads of codecs, both on TV or an audiobook or comedian. Nonetheless, more moderen incarnations of the Physician—particularly the Twelfth (Peter Capaldi) and Thirteenth (Jodie Whitaker)—had their allies stick round for no less than two seasons and perhaps a vacation particular.
Ruby solely not too long ago joined the Physician with final yr’s holiday special, and pre-release, it appeared like she could be hanging with the Physician for some time. The upcoming season can have eight episodes, which hopefully provides her sufficient time to have a rapport with him and make an impression earlier than we see what Sethu’s companion has to supply. And who is aware of, perhaps she’ll come again in a later particular down the highway to mark Gatwa’s eventual departure or return.
Physician Who will start airing its new season on BBC and Disney+ this Could.
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