The new Doctor Who says of course her character can still be a role model for boys.
When “Doctor Who” announced the casting of Jodie Whittaker in the title role, some people kind of freaked out. The series, which debuted in 1963, follows a time-traveling alien around the galaxy to solve crimes and right wrongs. Up until now, the titular character has been portrayed by multiple actors, all of whom were men. Whittaker made her debut as the Doctor at the end of the December 2017 season finale. The controversial casting decision was met with a mixed reaction among fans, which prompted the BBC to go on the record with its official ruling: The Doctor is an alien from the planet Gallifrey and yes, can switch gender. Pretty silly, isn’t it? Jodie Whittaker attends Comic Con 2018. Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images. During her San Diego Comic Con debut, a questioner asked if Whittaker had a message for young boys who are fans of the show. Just … Continue reading













