Who will be the next Doctor Who? Hugh Grant shuts down rumours that he will be taking over from Jodie Whittaker

By Grace Hammond
Published 22nd Mar 2022, 08:37 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2022, 08:40 BST
Hugh Grant has shut down rumours that he is “in talks” to take over as the next Doctor Who.

The Paddington 2 actor said he had “nothing against” the time-lord franchise but had “no idea” where the story had come from.

Jodie Whittaker announced she would be hanging up her sonic screwdriver last July.

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The Yorkshire-born actress has starred in the long-running BBC sci-fi series since 2017 and was the first female to play the character.

Jodie Whittaker has starred in the long-running BBC sci-fi series since 2017Jodie Whittaker has starred in the long-running BBC sci-fi series since 2017
Jodie Whittaker has starred in the long-running BBC sci-fi series since 2017
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Grant responded online to an article speculating whether he would be next in line for the legendary role.

“Nothing against Dr W but I’m not. No idea where the story came from,” he said.

It’s A Sin star Olly Alexander also previously ruled himself out of the race to enter the Tardis but told the PA news agency he was “definitely backing” his co star Omari Douglas for the role.

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