New ‘Doctor Who’ Ncuti Gatwa to join Madame Tussauds London
A wax figure depicting Ncuti Gatwa, who portrays the fifteenth Doctor in the new “Doctor Who” season, will debut in July at Madame Tussauds London.
Ncuti Gatwa Wax Figure Coming to London
Gatwa debuted as the Doctor in a Christmas special last year, and will star as the character in the upcoming season of the acclaimed BBC show. The actor recently consulted with skilled artists hard at work crafting Gatwa’s likeness into his wax figure.
“I’m very excited to be joining the iconic lineup at Madame Tussauds London,” Gatwa said. “The process was amazing to witness. I can’t wait to see the final result.”
How to See Ncuti Gatwa’s Wax Figure
Gatwa’s wax figure will debut in a “Who-niverse”-themed set inside Madame Tussauds London’s new film and television zone. Other figures in this area will include E.T. and James Bond.
Guests can see Gatwa’s figure at Madame Tussauds London beginning in July after the final episode of this season of “Doctor Who” airs. The museum did not specify an exact debut date.
Learn about ticket options here.
How to Watch the New “Doctor Who” Season
In the U.K.: The new season of “Doctor Who” will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on May 11, 2024 at midnight.
Outside the U.K.: The new season of “Doctor Who” will stream on Disney+ beginning May 10, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET.
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