As I’ve stated before, The BBC has done a great job of keeping the identity of the next actor to play The Doctor until just days before the announcement.
She’d certainly be a casting that Doctor Who fans would surely be excited about, especially given her past experience with science fiction on shows like Black Mirror.
Current rumors about Michaela Coel taking the role feel just as valid as every other rumor floating out there, though there’s no denying her star power would bring a spotlight to the long-running series.