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Yasmin Finney joins Doctor Who as Rose

16/5/2022

Introducing Rose! The BBC has confirmed that Yasmin Finney, currently best known for appearing in the TV series Heartstopper, has joined the cast of Doctor Who.

The official BBC press release states the following:

Yasmin Finney has joined the cast of Doctor Who playing the character of Rose and is filming scenes that are due to air in 2023 to coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary. Currently captivating audiences with her performance as Elle Argent in Heartstopper, Yasmin is receiving rave reviews across the globe.

David Tennant and Catherine Tate return to Doctor Who

15/5/2022

The BBC has officially confirmed the welcome return of David Tennant and Catherine Tate to Doctor Who!

The official BBC press release states the following:

One of the most loved pairings in Doctor Who’s history have reunited and are filming scenes that are due to air in 2023 to coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary celebrations.

The Doctor and Donna parted ways when the Doctor had to wipe Donna's memory, making her forget him, in order to save her life. He left her family with a warning: if ever she remembers, she will die. But with the two coming face to face once more, the big question is, just what brings the Doctor and Donna back together?

Steven Moffat reacts to Ncuti Gatwa after seeing him in action

15/5/2022

Steven Moffat, the former Doctor Who showrunner, has admitted he's seen Ncuti Gatwa in action and has shared his thoughts on the casting of the Fourteenth Time Lord.

“Finally I can admit it,” Moffat tells The Telegraph. “I’ve seen the new Doctor in action!

“Russell [T Davies] showed me the audition tape a while back. He is magnificent! All at once a brand new hero and the same wonderful, mad old Doctor we’ve always known.

He went on to reassure fans: “Trust me, we are all in for a treat!”

Steven Moffat was previously Doctor Who showrunner during the Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi eras and has written episodes for both Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant during their time as The Doctor. Moffat is also responsible for the co-creation of the BBC's adaptations of Sherlock and Dracula.

Ncuti Gatwa will replace Jodie Whittaker and take over as The Doctor in 2023, with Russell T Davies taking over from Chris Chibnall as the new Doctor Who showrunner.

Whittaker and Chibnall's final episode, the Centenary Special, will air in Autumn 2022.

Russell T Davies admits sharing false Doctor Who rumours

14/5/2022

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has revealed that he was behind many of the Fourteenth Doctor speculation rumours doing the rounds online.

The news comes after Ncuti Gatwa has been revealed as the next actor to portray the Time Lord, however the rumours floating around prior to this announcement were always suggesting an alternative future for the show.

"None of you even guessed," Russell says happily to Radio Times. "He's so brilliant and so popular, he wasn't even guessed, so I'm feeling a little bit victorious here!

"There's been a few false stories and false tales and we placed a few posts ourselves," he admits. "A couple of misleading things, and we're very pleased that that kind of worked."

Peter Capaldi reacts to Ncuti Gatwa

13/5/2022

Peter Capaldi, who played the Twelfth Doctor, has shared his honest reaction to the news that Ncuti Gatwa has been cast as the Fourteenth Doctor.

"What a great story," he says. "A little boy who's family escaped from the genocide in Rwanda in 1994, and aged 2 finds refuge in Scotland, where he grows up to become Doctor Who. That's a story to be proud of!"

"With his huge talent and heart," Capaldi added, "I know Ncuti will make an amazing Doctor!"

You can listen to Peter Capaldi speaking to STV News in the video below.

Ncuti Gatwa is the Fourteenth Doctor

10/5/2022

The BBC has officially revealed the identity of the Fourteenth Doctor, it's Ncuti Gatwa!

Speaking on his new role, Gatwa says: “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared. This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavour my upmost to do the same.

“Russell T Davies is almost as iconic as the Doctor himself and being able to work with him is a dream come true. His writing is dynamic, exciting, incredibly intelligent and fizzing with danger. An actor’s metaphorical playground. The entire team have been so welcoming and truly give their hearts to the show. And so as much as it’s daunting, I’m aware I’m joining a really supportive family. Unlike the Doctor, I may only have one heart but I am giving it all to this show.”

Showrunner Russell T Davies says: “The future is here and it’s Ncuti! Sometimes talent walks through the door and it’s so bright and bold and brilliant, I just stand back in awe and thank my lucky stars. Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds. It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get started. I’m sure you’re dying to know more, but we’re rationing ourselves for now, with the wonderful Jodie’s epic finale yet to come. But I promise you, 2023 will be spectacular!”

Ncuti Gatwa will replace Jodie Whittaker after her final story, the Doctor Who Centenary Special, which will air on BBC One and BBC America later in 2022.

Russell T Davies will be taking over as showrunner as Chris Chibnall also departs the series.

The new era of Doctor Who with Gatwa and Davies will begin in 2023.

Ncuti Gatwa reveals how he was cast as 14th Doctor

10/5/2022

Ncuti Gatwa has been revealed as the actor who will play the Fourteenth Doctor and fans have been sharing their thoughts and praise ever since.

So how did the Sex Education star get cast in the role? How did it come about? Well, Ncuti has revealed exactly what happened in an interview with LADbible at the BAFTAs in London on the weekend.

"They contacted my team to ask me to audition," Gatwa says. "But it was really weird, because the week before I had randomly just said to my agent, 'A dream role would be Doctor Who,' and then the next week she called me and she was like 'You're never going to guess who's just asked you to audition!'

"So, dream big and manifest," he advised. "Manifestation is the flipping key!"

Gatwa continued to share his feelings now the news has been broken to the world: "It’s really exciting! I'm so happy to finally talk about it! Because it’s been a long time that I’ve known, and so yeah I’m happy that it’s out.

"I’m so grateful to be sharing the tenureship with Russell [T Davies] as well," he added. "He’s just the most incredible writer. I really fell in love with his writing in terms of watching the show. I just think he’s incredible, and so I feel very honoured to be part of it."

You can watch this full interview from the BAFTAs below.

Sylvester McCoy's Message to New Doctor Ncuti Gatwa

9/5/2022

Sylvester McCoy, who played the Seventh Doctor, has shared a message with Ncuti Gatwa ahead of his upcoming era as the Fourteenth Doctor.

"Welcome, Ncuti Gatwa! Welcome to our unique club," McCoy says. "The Doctor Who club!"

"You are very welcome, and it will be a delight to watch you take on the Daleks, the Cybermen, the Weeping Angels and... the critics. We all had to do that when we took over!

"Anyway, I wish you well. I wish you everything you wish for yourself and the TARDIS, I hope you have great adventures. I know you will, I had. All the best mate, all the best. I look forward to meeting you someday.

"Another Scot," he added. "Wehay!"

Sylvester McCoy originally portrayed the Seventh incarnation of The Doctor from 1987 to 1989 and eventually regenerated in the 1996 Doctor Who TV Movie.

Ncuti Gatwa will replace Jodie Whittaker after her final story, the Doctor Who Centenary Special, which will air later in 2022.

You can watch McCoy's message from the man himself below.

Matt Smith reacts to Ncuti Gatwa as the New Doctor

9/5/2022

Matt Smith, who played the Eleventh Doctor, has shared his reaction to the news that Ncuti Gatwa has been cast as the Fourteenth Doctor.

"I think he's going to be truly brilliant," Smith says. "I think it's an inspired piece of casting, and along with Russell, who's such a great leader of that show.

"I don't know if you've seen him in Sex Education, there's a warmth and wit and a real depth to his talent that I think... honestly, I think it's an inspired bit of casting and I'm really, really excited for the show!"

Ncuti Gatwa will replace Thirteenth Doctor Jodie Whittaker, while Russell T Davies replaces Chris Chibnall, who both bow out with the Doctor Who Centenary Special in Autumn 2022.

Could Doctor Who Soon Become a Marvel-Style Universe?

25/11/2021

A new era for Doctor Who is fast approaching with the recent announcement that Russell T Davies would return as showrunner from 2023 and that Bad Wolf Productions would co-produce the show.

Naturally, speculation on the forthcoming series is huge amongst fans on social media and a recent discovery has found that a company known as 'WHONIVERSE1 LTD' has been created by Bad Wolf Productions and is officially filed with the UK Government.

Adding all these new details to the previously known facts that during Russell T Davies' first era running the show, he was responsible for the creation of spin-off series Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures, could this point towards a new era of multiple shows on the horizon to run alongside the main show? Only time will tell, however, this concept proved hugely successful in the past, and currently, there is a huge success of TV series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as other franchises such as Star Wars, which could very easily have re-inspired Russell and Bad Wolf to revisit this idea with Doctor Who.

So, are we about to see a huge expansion for the Whoniverse? And what spin-offs would you most like to see? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

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