Varada Sethu says Doctor Who makers doing the ‘right thing’ with diversity
The Indian-born actress will join the series as Belinda Chandra, a new companion to the Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa.
Actress Varada Sethu has said the makers of Doctor Who are doing the “right thing” with a more diverse cast and storylines.
The Indian-born star, who grew up in Newcastle and has had roles in Star Wars spin-off show Andor and horror film I Came By, has joined the series as Belinda Chandra, a new companion to the Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa.
Sex Education star Gatwa became the first black Doctor on the show in 2023, but although the response was largely positive, there was some criticism online when his casting was first announced.
Speaking to Radio Times, Sethu said: “I’m really excited about it because the show has been this intangible, beautiful thing in my head, but the moment it comes out, I’ll have to deal with people’s opinions.
