Jodie Whittaker sips a beer in a vintage Adidas jacket as she steps into the role with co-star Aimee Lou Wood to film the opening scenes of new Netflix drama Toxic Town
Jodie Whittaker was spotted on set with co-star Aimee Lou Wood on Saturday to film the opening scenes of new Netflix drama Toxic Town.
The 41-year-old Doctor Who actress looked unrecognizable in a red vintage Adidas jacket as she sipped on a can of beer in the park.
Broke & Bones’ upcoming four-part Netflix limited series Toxic Town tells the story of the real-life Corby poisoning, one of Britain’s biggest environmental scandals.
Jodie, who made her last appearance in the BBC’s iconic sci-fi series in October last year, looked edgy as she wore dark-washed jeans and a pair of classic black and white Adidas trainers with a gold chain.
Sex Education star Aimee, 29, meanwhile, wore boot-leg denim jeans and a brown suede jacket.
New drama: Jodie Whittaker was spotted on set on Saturday filming the opening scenes of new Netflix drama Toxic Town
Co-stars: The 41-year-old ‘Doctor Who’ actress joined ‘Sex Education’ star Aimee Lou Wood, 29, to film the upcoming drama
In one of the scenes, the couple could be seen linking arms and chatting before taking a seat on a bench.
The drama centers on three mothers fighting for justice after the toxic waste spill in the Northamptonshire town of Corby.
In 1980, the city experienced one of the largest cases of child poisoning and exposed children to a large amount of toxic waste, causing more birth defects than ever before during that time.
Alongside Jodie and Aimee, fans will see Downton Abbey star Brendan Coyle, Robert Carlyle and The Diplomat star Rory Kinnear.
The release date is yet to be announced.
The writer, Jack Thornesaid, “The Corby toxic waste case is one of those defining moments in history.”
“It showed our ability to turn a blind eye and ears to the safety of our people.” It also showed the remarkable way people fight for what’s right.
“Toxic Town tells the story of these funny, brave, incredible women and how they fought for their children.”
Since leaving Doctor Who, Jodie has been spotted filming scenes for Australian thriller One Night at Sydney’s Malabar Ocean Pool in February.
Getting into character: Jodie looked edgy as she wore dark-washed jeans and a pair of classic black and white Adidas trainers with a gold chain
Actress: Jodie was spotted learning her lines before filming the first scenes for the Netflix drama. It is not known when it will be in cinemas
Toxic Town: Jodie looked unrecognizable in a red vintage Adidas jacket as she was pictured at the park holding a can of beer (pictured with Aimee)
Background: The drama follows three mothers fighting for justice after the toxic waste spill in the Northamptonshire town of Corby
Series: Alongside Jodie and Aimee, fans will see Downton Abbey star Brendan Coyle, Robert Carlyle and The Diplomat star Rory Kinnear
In 2021, Jodie confirmed she was leaving Doctor Who and the BBC announced her departure will be reflected in a three-part special.
The British star, the show’s first female doctor, described her four-year stint as an associate of the Tardis as “the best job I’ve ever had”.
Ncuti Gatwa was introduced as the 15th doctor on the popular sci-fi show in May 2022 after Jodie Whittaker confirmed her retirement from the role.
He is the first black actor to take on the lead role of The Doctor, after Whittaker made history in 2017 as the first permanent female Time Lord.
Star: Whittaker left Doctor Who in 2022 after confirming she was leaving the BBC sci-fi series in 2021 (pictured in 2021)