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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Rumor About 'Doctor Who's' Future Going Forward Is More Positive Than We Expected
"Doctor Who" ended its latest season on an exciting cliffhanger with a big mystery to unravel regarding why The Doctor looks like Rose Tyler. However, there's a bigger issue for the series to solve in the real world. There's still no official ruling on a season renewal for the series, and with persistent rumors that Disney may pull out of its co-partnership with The BBC, the network has some big questions to address ahead of any new episodes. Fortunately, there is a positive rumor to shine some potential light on what could've been a dark time for the franchise. The news comes from "Who" insider Daniel Richtman, who notes that while the days of streaming new episodes of "Doctor Who" with a Disney+ subscription may be at an end, there's optimism it will end up elsewhere
Geek Tyrant
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Russell T. Davies Hits Pause on DOCTOR WHO's Future: 'We Don't Know What's Happening Yet' — GeekTyrant
Doctor Who might have just wrapped up its latest season with one of the wildest twists in the show's 60-year history, but behind the scenes, things sound less certain. In the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine, showrunner Russell T Davies admitted that the future of the series is, for the moment, in limbo. While he's made it clear that the show isn't over, the details on what's coming next are very much up in the air. Davies wrote in his production diary column: 'We don't know what's happening yet, and while everyone works that out, I'll take a pause on this page … Hopefully, we'll have news soon.' A source added: 'This letter is a production notes diary for when the show is in production, or on air, and as Russell has stated within the piece, it is a pause.' The uncertainty follows a finale that saw Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor regenerate into… Billie Piper, aka Rose Tyler, one of the most beloved companions in the modern era. Davies doubled down on the surprise without offering much in the way of clarity. 'No, not the end, don't be mad, Doctor Who will never end! There are pathways leading to potential futures – we've still got the mystery of that bright and blazing ending, 'Oh, hello,' yes indeed, hello Billie! And there's Susan, of course. I wonder if we'll ever find out who the Boss is. Or who the Boss are.' It's still unclear whether Piper is actually the new Doctor or part of something more experimental. Even the credits played coy, with no confirmation that she's taking over the role full-time. The BBC hasn't exactly been gentle about it either. A Dead Ringers parody of the finale skewered the twist, with the Doctor quipping, 'Laters, I'm going to regenerate into Billie Piper for clicks!' For now, the only sure thing is that a new Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea , is on its way. So, more Who is coming. Just maybe not in the way we expected. Via: Deadline
Gizmodo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘Doctor Who' Might Bring Back David Tennant to Meet Billie Piper Again
It's never a good idea to put too much trust in rumors. But considering there were rumors online that correctly predicted how Ncuti Gatwa's run on Doctor Who would end—with the Fifteenth Doctor regenerating into someone who looked a lot like former companion Rose Tyler, played by Billie Piper—you can't rule them out, either. The latest suggests that Piper's return may be for a special purpose: a standalone special that would reunite her with former co-star David Tennant. This speculation was reported by UK papers the Mirror and the Sun, the latter of which which cites an unnamed source teasing 'talk about a possible one-off project to celebrate the 20th anniversary' of the BBC's revival of Doctor Who in 2005. This story couldn't be more vague (the Sun piece goes on to note that 'there have been some ideas floated about, with the thought of maybe bringing David and Billie back together for one last hurrah') and obviously nothing official has been confirmed. The Sun's unnamed source also suggests this potential special could reunite Piper (as Rose) and Tennant (as the version of the Doctor that bi-generated in the 60th anniversary special then settled in with Catherine Tate's Donna Noble and her family). The timing of this rumor comes as Doctor Who fans are wondering what lies ahead for the long-running sci-fi show, which has yet to announce any future plans following Gatwa's final episode. That includes whether or not the BBC and Disney will continue to collaborate on its production; whether or not Russell T Davies would remain as showrunner; and just what Piper's appearance at the end of 'The Reality War' actually means—is she the Sixteenth Doctor? And if not, uh, what is she then? The idea of a Piper-Tennant reunion special would make sense in some ways. Tennant is such a beloved Doctor that he's played two different iterations of the character already, and even though the Fourteenth Doctor is still a very recent memory, most fans would still welcome him back a third time, especially if it means a re-team with Rose. It could be the right move for a show that's navigating some rocky territory at the moment. Or, it could just be a wild rumor that amounts to nothing. What do you think about a Tennant-Piper reunion as the next step for Doctor Who?
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Doctor Who's Billie Piper 'set to reunite with David Tennant' as she returns to show after Ncuti Gatwa's shock exit
Doctor Who star Billie Piper is reportedly set to reunite with her co-star David Tennant as she makes a surprise return to the show after Ncuti Gatwa 's shock exit. The 42-year-old actress will be replacing the high-profile actor after he bowed out of the BBC drama in last week's finale. The announcement put an end to speculation that he would not return as the Doctor. The BBC offered no explanation for this last minute change and merely blamed 'unforeseen circumstances'. Billie first starred as the companion to the ninth Doctor in 2005, playing Rose Tyler alongside Christopher Eccleston's Time Lord. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She will now be the second woman to take on the role as the Time Lord after Jodie Whittaker portrayed the 13th doctor. It was confirmed last Saturday when he surprisingly regenerated into at the end of the series finale. A source told The Sun: 'David and Billie were a hugely popular partnership and he brought in the golden age of Doctor Who. 'With the anniversary of the reboot this year there have been some ideas floated about with the idea of maybe bringing David and Billie back together for one last hurrah.' A statement issued by the BBC said: 'Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately Ncuti Gatwa is no longer able to participate as spokesperson during the Grand Final this weekend.' The actor appeared to blame the physical and mental demands of the show for his exit in a new video following fan speculation he was axed from the show. Ncuti explained: 'It's a role that demands a lot of you physically and emotionally and mentally. The actors playing the Doctor are only actors playing the Doctor. Unfortunately, we are mere mortals. 'This journey has been one that I will never forget, and a role that will be part of me forever. There are no words to describe what it feels like to be cast as the Doctor, nor are there words to explain what it feels like to be accepted into this iconic role that has existed for over 60 years and is truly loved by so many across the globe.' The BBC previously denied claims that Ncuti had been axed from his role just days ahead of the finale. 'Whilst we never comment on the future of the Doctor, any suggestion that Ncuti Gatwa has been "axed" is pure fiction,' a spokesperson for the BBC said. The finale also saw Jodie Whittaker, the 13th doctor, make a guest appearance as Ncuti's Doctor appeared to be travelling through alternate universes. Doctor Who was watched by around 2.5milion last Saturday - around 2million fewer people than the numbers watching when Jodie Whittaker, the previous Time Lord, was on the show until 2022. But this is still a tiny fraction of the sort of interest it used to attract. At its peak it was watched by around 13million on a Saturday night in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Geek Feed
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Doctor Who: Was Billie Piper's Inclusion a Last-Minute Bit of Stunt-Casting?
A lot of fans had loved Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor for Doctor Who , but they were surprised to see his season cut short with the reveal that he's regenerated to have the face of former companion Billie Piper a.k.a. Rose Tyler in the series. We don't know exactly what's happening yet, but an alleged insider via Reddit has revealed that Piper's inclusion could be a bit of stunt-casting and even showrunner Russell T. Davies has no idea where he's going to be taking the reveal. According to the insider 'Andrew': 'Yes, casting Billie was a very last minute decision. Around the time the robot revolution was airing, they were still planning to go with the cliffhanger regeneration.' The source suggests that the move was done in order to gauge audience interest—much like what they did when they made David Tennant Doctor 14 right before Gatwa's officia debut. It's even suggested that the plans for Piper aren't figured out yet, and it's possible that Gatwa could be coming back since, 'Most of season 3 was written with [Ncuti] in mind so don't expect 16 to be too different' As far as Piper's status as the next Doctor, it's not clear if she's going in it for the long haul or maybe just a short special. 'Nothing is confirmed no, Billie saw it more of a favour to Russel than anything. She's happy to do a special or series, but is also fine to just film a quick something in an attempt to help out the show, even if it ends up being no use… I don't even think Russel knows why she has rose's face yet' We don't know how legitimate this news is yet, but it's said that 'Andrew' has managed to leak a lot of accurate news regarding the recent episodes of Doctor Who . Personally, I was hoping that Gatwa would have a 'complete' run as the Doctor, but seeing that plans are constantly shifting, I wouldn't be surprised if his exit was actual the official one.
