Waris Hussein, a director of the classic sci-fi series Doctor Who, has expressed a desire for the show's upcoming 15th season to more deeply explore the Doctor's sexuality. He highlighted the significance of queerness, noting that it influences identity and should be reflected in the character. Hussein's comments come ahead of Ncuti Gatwa's debut as the Doctor, amidst discussions on the impact of representation and the challenges of taking on such a role while facing backlash. Fans are eager for authentic queer portrayals in the new season, premiering April 12.
I'm curious about Russell T [Davies]'s thinking. Where's he taking the character? What's the mystery? If Russell T has made the Doctor queer, is there reference to it? There should be a curiosity among the people the Doctor meets.
There's no point in saying, 'Well, it doesn't matter.' It does. Queerness matters. Queerness shapes you. I've grown up with that mentality - I can't get rid of it. So it must shape the Doctor. If he's gay, let's see it. But don't lose the mystery.
Unfortunately, those are voices that exist in sci-fi fandoms - but they're not the only voices.
I just remember feeling a lot of warmth and love, but that's what I associate with fandom.
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