Ncuti Gatwa.Photo:David M. Benett/Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/GettyIt’s one ofNetflix’s biggest hits, butNcuti Gatwahasn’t loved every moment of being apart ofSex Education.In aRolling Stone UKcover story, published Monday, the actor, 30, shared that his time on the series “wasn’t always joyous.” He even admitted to sometimes struggling with the show’s creative direction.“It was very hard; it was such a big show,” theBarbieactor told the publication ahead of the show’sfinal season, premiering this September. “When you’re telling stories that haven’t been seen before, there’s always a battle as to how to tell them. It wasn’t always joyous. I feel like we’ve outgrown it and we’ve given everything we can to it.”The streaming service announced last week that the teen dramedy’s fourth season will premiere on Sept. 21 — and that it will be its last.In a teaser for the upcoming installment, Gatwa’s character Eric Effiong is seen despairing as his best friend Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield) gives a speech to their peers at a school.Gatwa in character as Eric Effiong in Sex Education.Sam Taylor/NETFLIX“I spend a lot of my free time thinking about sex,” Otis said in the clip. “I live and breathe sex, all day, every day. Thinking about sex comes very naturally, because I learned everything I know about sex from my mum.”As the audience gasps, a panicked Otis then struggled to clarify himself, saying, “Please, no! I’m not in a sexual relationship with my mother.”“Otis for goodness sake just tell them you’re a sex therapist!” cried Gatwa’s Eric.Elsewhere in his interview withRolling Stone UK, Gatwa discussed his religious parents' thoughts on the racy series, which is unsurprisingly packed full of sex scenes.“We don’t really speak about it, but they have seen it,” he said. “I didn’t want them to, but I couldn’t stop them. And they are very supportive, thankfully. It’s not the most comfortable thought to know that my mum knows what my c– face looks like but …we move.”Last year, it was announced that Gatwa will bestarring as the 14th doctoron the BBC’sDoctor Who, taking over the role fromJodie Whittaker. He is the first Black actor to step into the lead role.Season 4 of Sex Education will be its last.NetflixTeasing what his take on the iconic character will be like, Gatwa toldRolling Stone UK: “My Doctor is emotionally vulnerable.”“He hides it with humor, but he’s lonely,” he added. “I can’t say much more than that; I don’t want to spoil anything. But he’s also energetic! The poor cameramen struggled to keep up.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The first three seasons ofSex Educationare now streaming on Netflix.
Ncuti Gatwa.Photo:David M. Benett/Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty
David M. Benett/Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty
It’s one ofNetflix’s biggest hits, butNcuti Gatwahasn’t loved every moment of being apart ofSex Education.In aRolling Stone UKcover story, published Monday, the actor, 30, shared that his time on the series “wasn’t always joyous.” He even admitted to sometimes struggling with the show’s creative direction.“It was very hard; it was such a big show,” theBarbieactor told the publication ahead of the show’sfinal season, premiering this September. “When you’re telling stories that haven’t been seen before, there’s always a battle as to how to tell them. It wasn’t always joyous. I feel like we’ve outgrown it and we’ve given everything we can to it.”The streaming service announced last week that the teen dramedy’s fourth season will premiere on Sept. 21 — and that it will be its last.In a teaser for the upcoming installment, Gatwa’s character Eric Effiong is seen despairing as his best friend Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield) gives a speech to their peers at a school.Gatwa in character as Eric Effiong in Sex Education.Sam Taylor/NETFLIX“I spend a lot of my free time thinking about sex,” Otis said in the clip. “I live and breathe sex, all day, every day. Thinking about sex comes very naturally, because I learned everything I know about sex from my mum.”As the audience gasps, a panicked Otis then struggled to clarify himself, saying, “Please, no! I’m not in a sexual relationship with my mother.”“Otis for goodness sake just tell them you’re a sex therapist!” cried Gatwa’s Eric.Elsewhere in his interview withRolling Stone UK, Gatwa discussed his religious parents' thoughts on the racy series, which is unsurprisingly packed full of sex scenes.“We don’t really speak about it, but they have seen it,” he said. “I didn’t want them to, but I couldn’t stop them. And they are very supportive, thankfully. It’s not the most comfortable thought to know that my mum knows what my c– face looks like but …we move.”Last year, it was announced that Gatwa will bestarring as the 14th doctoron the BBC’sDoctor Who, taking over the role fromJodie Whittaker. He is the first Black actor to step into the lead role.Season 4 of Sex Education will be its last.NetflixTeasing what his take on the iconic character will be like, Gatwa toldRolling Stone UK: “My Doctor is emotionally vulnerable.”“He hides it with humor, but he’s lonely,” he added. “I can’t say much more than that; I don’t want to spoil anything. But he’s also energetic! The poor cameramen struggled to keep up.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The first three seasons ofSex Educationare now streaming on Netflix.
It’s one ofNetflix’s biggest hits, butNcuti Gatwahasn’t loved every moment of being apart ofSex Education.
In aRolling Stone UKcover story, published Monday, the actor, 30, shared that his time on the series “wasn’t always joyous.” He even admitted to sometimes struggling with the show’s creative direction.
“It was very hard; it was such a big show,” theBarbieactor told the publication ahead of the show’sfinal season, premiering this September. “When you’re telling stories that haven’t been seen before, there’s always a battle as to how to tell them. It wasn’t always joyous. I feel like we’ve outgrown it and we’ve given everything we can to it.”
The streaming service announced last week that the teen dramedy’s fourth season will premiere on Sept. 21 — and that it will be its last.
In a teaser for the upcoming installment, Gatwa’s character Eric Effiong is seen despairing as his best friend Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield) gives a speech to their peers at a school.
Gatwa in character as Eric Effiong in Sex Education.Sam Taylor/NETFLIX
Sam Taylor/NETFLIX
“I spend a lot of my free time thinking about sex,” Otis said in the clip. “I live and breathe sex, all day, every day. Thinking about sex comes very naturally, because I learned everything I know about sex from my mum.”
As the audience gasps, a panicked Otis then struggled to clarify himself, saying, “Please, no! I’m not in a sexual relationship with my mother.”
“Otis for goodness sake just tell them you’re a sex therapist!” cried Gatwa’s Eric.
Elsewhere in his interview withRolling Stone UK, Gatwa discussed his religious parents' thoughts on the racy series, which is unsurprisingly packed full of sex scenes.
“We don’t really speak about it, but they have seen it,” he said. “I didn’t want them to, but I couldn’t stop them. And they are very supportive, thankfully. It’s not the most comfortable thought to know that my mum knows what my c– face looks like but …we move.”
Last year, it was announced that Gatwa will bestarring as the 14th doctoron the BBC’sDoctor Who, taking over the role fromJodie Whittaker. He is the first Black actor to step into the lead role.
Season 4 of Sex Education will be its last.Netflix
Netflix
Teasing what his take on the iconic character will be like, Gatwa toldRolling Stone UK: “My Doctor is emotionally vulnerable.”
“He hides it with humor, but he’s lonely,” he added. “I can’t say much more than that; I don’t want to spoil anything. But he’s also energetic! The poor cameramen struggled to keep up.”
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The first three seasons ofSex Educationare now streaming on Netflix.
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