Jodie Whittaker talks about the pressure of playing the Time Lord in Doctor Who

Jodie Whittaker has never shied away from the fact that her gender has created a lot more controversy around Doctor Who than warranted. She admits that taking up the role of The Doctor, a role played exclusively by men before her, did put her under pressure. However, now that her debut is done, Jodie Whittaker feels like she can finally settle in and enjoy her role in Doctor Who instead of being pressurized by it.

In her quirky, funny way the actress summed up her feelings about getting the debut out of the way. “And the world didn’t end, so there we go! It was absolutely going to be a part of the dialogue of the lead up to the first. It’s naturally transitioned into, ‘What is in store for the Doctor?’ rather than, ‘How are you going to represent all women ever in this role?” the actress shared with The Herald.

Jodie Whittaker has an impressive resume even before her casting in Doctor Who. She has worked in Broadchurch, Trust Me, and Tess Of The D’Urbervilles to name a few of her numerous projects.

The actress also admitted to feeling a huge sense of relief after the last series aires. “I suppose once the very first episode aired, I felt like we all had a weight lifted,” she continues. “It’s not that there’s less pressure, it’s just that you’re not so brutal on yourself.”

However, despite all of the enjoyment, the process of filming can be quite grueling.

“It’s a nine-and-a-half, 10-month shoot, and the night shoots, and the ambition of the show… It’s wonderful but it’s not easily achieved. It takes a lot of work.” she shared talking about the intense schedule.

Doctor Who returns to BBC on 1st January 2020.

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