Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa reveals keys to strong relationships as he stars in new film about marital chaos
"Try not to kill each other."
Ncuti Gatwa can now be seen in his first on-screen role after leaving Doctor Who, with the actor appearing in new comedy film The Roses.
The film, which is based on Warren Adler's novel The War of the Roses and acts as a remake of the 1989 film, stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as Theo and Ivy, a couple whose marriage breaks apart in front of our eyes.
Gatwa plays Jeffrey, the front-of-house manager at a restaurant owned and run by Ivy, and the actor spoke with James Mottram for Radio Times along with other members of the cast.
During the interview, Gatwa was asked whether he had taken any relationship tips away from appearing in the film, and he initially said he didn't think he had.
However, he then went on to add: "Communication is key. Be nice to each other. Try not to kill each other. It’s interesting… how you can be your own worst enemy, as life hits you hard when you’re going through it.
"In a marriage, you’re a unit. Two people, you have to be in that together and grow. It certainly made me think of how hard marriage could be."
The Roses also stars Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, Allison Janney, Sunita Mani, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao and more.
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Gatwa left Doctor Who earlier this year, when the most recent finale included his shock regeneration into Billie Piper.
He has recently been cast in the upcoming film The Queen of Fashion, which is about fashion stylist Isabella Blow, while he can currently be seen on stage in London, starring opposite Edward Bluemel in new play Born With Teeth.
The Roses is out in UK cinemas now.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
