‘Doctor Who’ Star Peter Capaldi Responds to Online Backlash to Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa Castings: ‘I Don’t Know Why People Take it So Seriously’

Peter Capaldi, who played the Twelfth Doctor in "Doctor Who," expressed confusion over the show's serious fanbase. He believes the show has become too big and important, and that fans take it too seriously. Showrunner Russell T Davies agrees, stating that online hate is not representative of the fan voice. Davies hopes fans can disagree respectfully and not let online negativity sour the fandom.