Former Doctor Who show-runner Russell T. Davies has revealed that a new Doctor has now been cast, the Thirteenth Doctor set to replace Peter Capaldi this Christmas… and Davies knows exactly who it is!
Speaking to Andy West at the recent LGBT awards and reported by Guys Luke U, Davies was asked his thoughts on a female Doctor and, after remaining noncommittal, admitted “I do know who it is” indicating that the decision has already been made.
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Steven Moffat has been dropping hints about what we can expect from this year’s Christmas Special, plus teasing that the impending regeneration will be “different” this time.
Speaking to Samira Ahmed at the Hay Festival, the Moff says that the series will end on an unexpected note and the forthcoming regeneration is something he’s actively been working on with incoming head honcho Chris Chibnall
“You all know that the mighty Peter Capaldi will be bowing out but we’re gonna do it slightly differently this time and I’ve been working with Chris about how [...]
Issue 513 of Doctor Who Magazine, released yesterday, has revealed that pre-production for the 2017 Christmas Special had already begun by the time the issue went to press, leading to speculation that the casting of the new Doctor is imminent, or has potentially already taken place.
The episode, directed by Rachel Talalay, will be the last to feature Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and the last to be overseen by Steven Moffat, marking a true end of an era.
With filming set to begin while Series 10 is still being broadcast, speculation is mounting as to [...]
Rachel Talalay will be directing the Doctor Who Christmas Special for 2017, the news having been confirmed by Steven Moffat.
Speaking at SHERLOCKED USA: The Official Sherlock Convention, Moffat said:
“Making big-budget spectaculars on no money at all is what we need, and Rachel’s got such a deep background, and such great ability at that! We’re just finishing up on the finale episodes, and planning the Christmas one, which she’s also directing — which is my very last one.”
This year’s Doctor Who Christmas Special will mark [...]
