Jodie Whittaker Will Be Paid The Same As Peter Capaldi For Doctor Who

Jodie Whittaker recently spoke to Digital Spy and revealed that she will get the same pay for Doctor Who as the show’s last star, Peter Capaldi. Whittaker is expected to take over as the 13th Doctor later this year after Capaldi’s 12th Doctor regenerated in the Christmas episode. She said she believes that men and women should get equal pay.

While at the National Television Awards, she said: “It’s an incredibly important time and the notion [of equal pay] should be supported. It’s a bit of a shock that it’s a surprise to everyone that it should be supported. I know I do not speak just on behalf of the women here, I speak on behalf of the men and the women.”

Meanwhile, she added that she’s enjoying her work on the program. She added: “Yeah, it’s great. I love it, I absolutely love it, yeah. It’s amazing! I get to see all the best places!“