Doctor Who: 10 Actors Who Could Play The Sixteenth Doctor

Elizabeth Dulau is a relative unknown, emerging recently as a standout in the Star Wars spinoff Andor. Dulau plays Kleya Marki, the highly competent assistant to Stellan Skarsgård's Luthen and, frankly, the unsung hero of the entire show.

Kleya is a character defined by authority, tenacity, and a calm, calculated demeanour in the face of outright terror. She quietly commands every scene she's in, with confidence and a sense of control that never needs to shout to be felt. Those traits align perfectly with the Doctor, who often relies on intellect, strategy, and moral authority.

The Doctor is a character that always feels like the most powerful person in the room, despite the odds, and this is a vibe that Dulau gives off in spades. In spite of projecting an almost unbreakable composed exterior, this is a character we saw saddled with some extremely emotional moments, handling grief and desperation expertly without losing that sense of cool.

What makes her particularly exciting as a candidate is her breakout status. Unlike many actors on this list who already have an established career, Dulau is relatively unknown to wider audiences, but deeply popular right now in the sci-fi sphere. She’s likely in high demand, and unlike some on this list, a show like Doctor Who may well be the logical next step in her career.