Doctor Who to 'cast It's A Sin star Olly Alexander as first gay actor for Time Lord'
dailystar.co.ukDoctor Who and the 14th actor to play the Time Lord, it's reported.The 30-year-old is reportedly finalising the last details with BBC bosses to replace Jodie Whittaker.If he bags the role, the It's A Sin star will be the first gay actor to play the iconic part.It was reported earlier this year that 39-year-old Jodie, the first female Time Lord, will step aside after two specials in 2022.Jodie made history after it was announced she would be the first woman to play the sci-fi character.Olly is said to be in a prime position to take over the role after pay negotiations with BBC, writes The Sun.The actor and musician first found fame as the frontman of the band Years and Years.The news comes after he won rave reviews for starring in Russell T.
