The actress has the stamp of approval from several of the show’s former cast, including the show’s past three former Doctors Peter Capaldi, Matt Smith, and David Tennant.
The verdict is out on whether those changes will be well-received by the Doctor Who fanbase when the season premieres, but many of the show’s alumni are confident in Chris Chibnall casting Jodie Whittaker.
All seem to agree the actress’ energy and emotion will be the greatest trait she brings to the Doctor, and footage from the upcoming season appears to back that up.
(The latter of whom was Whittaker’s co-star in Broadchurch.)