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Doctor Who star John Barrowman wants the next Doctor to be trans or gender-noncomforming

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Actor John Barrowman, who plays the beloved Captain Jack Harkness, opened up to Metro.co.uk about wanting the next Doctor to be trans or gender-conforming.

Jodie Whittaker is currently playing the iconic role but is set to depart from the series soon. “I’d love to see a transgender Doctor.

I think that would be awesome.” Barrowman said. He also said suggested that an “androgynous, gender-non specific” would be a great take on the role.

After Whittaker made history becoming the first female doctor, Barrowman hopes that the franchise will continue to make inclusive “leaps”. “With Jodie, they made a leap.

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