Jodie Whittaker will be the first woman to play the Time Lord in Doctor Who.
The Broadchurch actress has been revealed as the 13th Doctor in a new trailer for the long-running sci-fi show.
She is The Doctor and she saves people. JODIE WHITTAKER AS THE DOCTOR. #Doctor13 pic.twitter.com/amKS2ualgU
— The Boy Who Waiting (@CleverWolfing) July 16, 2017
Many were suggesting that after 12 men it was time for a woman to take charge of the role.
And social media was quick to give Jodie the thumbs up with some fun tweets.
Welcome to the TARDIS, Jodie Whittaker. pic.twitter.com/WfT0lK8yX8
— Steven Schapansky (@Legopolis) July 16, 2017
Whovians: NO MAN CAN REPLACE PETER CAPALDI
Jodie Whittaker: #doctor13 #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/ArvvAMeWb5— Nico Villasana (@nico_villasana) July 16, 2017
Whittaker takes over from Peter Capaldi, who will make his final appearance in the Christmas special.
