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 [...]

Hayley Atwell, one of the names frequently mentioned in relation to becoming the next Doctor, has ruled herself out of the running for the role.

Speaking at Heroes and Villains Fanfest in London, Atwell, best known for her role as Peggy Carter in the Marvel franchise, said:

“I don’t want to play it. No. It’s just not my thing, but I really respect it. I’m a big fan of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, though. She plays the lead in Fleabag. There were talks of her being the next Doctor, and she’s so funny and eccentric and unique, she’d be great. I [...]

Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge has seemingly ruled herself out of the running to replace Peter Capaldi as the new Doctor Who lead, denying she knew anything of becoming the new Time Lord.

Speaking at last night’s BAFTA ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, Waller-Bridge confirmed reports she would be appearing in the upcoming Star Wars Anthology Han Solo film, but rejected recent media reports linking her with becoming the 13th Doctor.

“I am not going to be the first female Doctor, not that I know of,” she stated, despite being bookmaker’s favourite to become the series’ first male lead.

Other names linked to the role include Game of [...]