Celebrities React to Jodie Whittaker's 'Doctor Who' Announcement!
Broadchurch star Jodie Whittaker was announced as the first female Doctor Who today, and celebrities have been celebrating her brand new role on social media.
“I’m beyond excited to begin this epic journey – with Chris [Chibnall, new writer and executive producer] and with every Whovian on this planet,” Jodie said in a statement when the news was announced. “It’s more than an honor 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.”
See some of the celebrities that have praised the casting!
Yes! #breakthemold #13thDoctor https://t.co/Gd3542OaDl
— Gillian Anderson (@GillianA) July 16, 2017
Click inside to see who else has praised the casting…
Jodie Whittaker is an incredible actress, an amazing person, and I'm so glad she's the new #DoctorWho
— Riz Ahmed (@rizmc) July 16, 2017
I'm absolutely for progress and inclusiveness but it is fair to worry when almost every ep of Doctor Who revolved around his big ol' dick
— Joss Whedon (@joss) July 16, 2017
So proud of Jodie Whittaker. She's going to be awesome !!!
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) July 16, 2017
🎊 YES. THIS. 🎉 So cool and so deserved!! #Doctor13 #jodiewhittaker #DoctorWho Exciting times…. x https://t.co/5LQnfKtrI1
— Elizabeth Henstridge (@Lil_Henstridge) July 16, 2017
Suddenly #DrWho is appealing. YES!!! Jodie Whittaker!!! No one deserves the #DrWho mantle more. She is PERFECT.
— Tom Cullen (@tom_cullen) July 16, 2017
THIS IS GREAT NEWS!!! �’�🏼�’�🏼�’�🏼 https://t.co/oI6VkWdrFM
— Abigail Spencer (@abigailspencer) July 16, 2017
BREAKING: Dr Who is now a woman. Congrats, Jodie Whittaker. pic.twitter.com/qm5KqAD035
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 16, 2017
Jodie Jodie Jodie Jodie Jodie!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
— Karen Gillan (@karengillan) July 16, 2017
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