Jodie Whittaker relives worries she’d ‘f*** up Doctor Who for other actors’

She remarked, “Prior to that point, everyone’s doctor was always a white man.” However, they may have been distinct performers, but they all conformed to a particular type, which I did not.

She added: “If Peter Capaldi hadn’t done well as the Doctor, it would have been a reflection on him. On the other hand, I felt that if I didn’t perform well, I was letting down future actors.

“I think it’s completely unacceptable if that was the case, but that’s how I felt.”

In another part of the interview, Whittaker expressed her discontent over the notion that the Doctor, due to being portrayed by a woman, may no longer serve as an inspiring figure for young boys.

She stated, “I’ve always had to admire men, and it was intriguing to me that some people couldn’t see us [women] as role models. However, the Doctor remains the Doctor. Yet, it’s important to note that I was portraying an alien character. My gender wasn’t the focus.

Instead, she clarified that she “rarely looks at” harmful comments posted about her during the show’s run, as she generally shies away from using social media.

She mentioned, “It’s likely some folks expressed dislike for your doctor, but since I’m singing ‘la la la’, I have an inaccurate self-perception about myself.

In the series titled “Toxic Town,” Whittaker portrays the character of Susan McIntyre, a genuine activist, who spearheaded efforts to bring the Corby toxic waste issue before a judicial body, with Aimee Lou Wood, Robert Carlyle, and Rory Kinnear also among the cast.

Titled after one of the United Kingdom’s major environmental disasters, “Toxic Town” narrates the tale of those who were directly affected by the Corby poisonings.

The show centers around the determined mothers, portraying their relentless struggle against seemingly insurmountable odds for justice. Over time, we witness their journey as they uncover a startling revelation.