The time for Jodie Whittaker’s portrayal as Doctor Who comes to an end on October 23
according to an announcement by the BBC.
The Time Lord will be regenerating and coming back as Ncuti Gatwa,
Whittaker’s last appearance as the 13th Doctor being in the episode “The Power of the Doctor,” reports Deadline
A trailer for the episode was released on Twitter by production.
The episode marks the end of the first female incarnation of Gallifrey’s last survivor.
Jodie Whittaker’s departure from the show also heralds in another first,
Gatwa, known for playing Eric on Sex Education, will be the first full-time Black doctor
This transfer was announced in May and the trailer represents the first look at the 13th Doctor’s finale.
Jodie Whittaker took over the role of Doctor Who from Peter Capaldi in 2017,
after co-starring in Broadchurch with another former Doctor, fan-favorite 10th Doctor David Tennant.