Russell T. Davies Returns to Doctor Who as New Showrunner

[jaime]

Worth pointing out that if it turns out it *is* him, he has only said he isn’t in talks. Which he wouldn’t be, if the talks were over, as he could no longer be said to be in them.

I think it is likely to be more traditional choice none-the-less, as it’s likely what auntie wants after the shenanigans around 13. Series and a special a year, no rocking the boat again til the next doctor after this. When I think Adrian Lester should have crack, Paterson Joseph now being a little long in the tooth perhaps. Maybe.

 

[StCoop]

I know more about British celebrities from the parody show "8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown" than anything else. Which doesn't help much in the Doctor Who world lol

I think Catherine Tate holds the record as the worst ever contestant.

And Jimmy Carr is an Auton.

 

[fireproof78]

I think Catherine Tate holds the record as the worst ever contestant.

Eh, I think there was one other who was worse.

But, I rarely watch them in order so what do I know.

 

[The Nth Doctor]

And Jimmy Carr is an Auton.

Fact.

And that's just his laugh.

 

[Mr. Adventure]

Here's a fun trip down memory lane of the tabloids getting it wrong/straight-up lying.

I mean I'm just being cute but it's more about the actor denial than the tabloid reporting. Tatiana Maslany, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Garfield, et. al. it just seems a lot of time actors are found denying roles that they end up in.

 

[Jedman67]

No, Simon Pegg was in the series 1 epsiode "The Long Game."

You're thinking of Nick Frost.

YES on the Bad Wolf station!

 

[matthunter]

Eh, I think there was one other who was worse.

But, I rarely watch them in order so what do I know.

Roisin Conaty is terrible on the show in terms of the games, but she's hilarious and I may just be a wee bit in love so leave her alone!

 

[Samurai8472]

Info on Legend of the Sea Devils from SFX

Doctor Who Easter Special: Sea Devil Pirates

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1506421796169555968

SFX aren't happy at all that the pages have been spread online, they want you to buy the magazine for them!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1506536995673325576

 

[marillion]

20 years ago, Hugh Grant would have been perfect for the role. Obviously, it can be argued that Capaldi was too old. He wasn't. He was what Dr. Who needed at the time. A bit of a throwback to the classic, wise old Doctors, with a bit of modern flair. However, the powers that be also know that with the departure of Matt Smith, their merch revenue numbers went way down.

So that being said, I would imagine they'll try to catch lightning in the bottle again, and bring in a younger, fresher face. Heck, Eddie Redmayne has been practically auditioning for the role with his turn in the Fantastic Beasts movies.

Obviously all IMHO...

 

[Starkers]

I'd argue Grant is better suited for the role now. He's developed greatly as an actor IMO.

Can't imagine Redmayne would be remotely interested in signing up for several years doing little but Who.

Personally I reckon it's either going to be someone relatively young and near the start of their career, or someone older who perhaps isn't as in demand as they once were. Or the middle aged character actor who's never got a decent break.

 

[Captaindemotion]

I wonder will the new actor be male or female (or indeed non-binary, for that matter).

 

[The Wormhole]

Info on Legend of the Sea Devils from SFX

Doctor Who Easter Special: Sea Devil Pirates

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1506421796169555968

SFX aren't happy at all that the pages have been spread online, they want you to buy the magazine for them!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1506536995673325576

So I guess that pretty much confirms Legend of the Sea Devils is indeed airing on April 17, Easter Sunday?

Be nice to have Doctor Who on Easter weekend once again. Even if it's just for a one-off special.

 

[arch101]

The only reason I don’t completely discount the HG rumors is that he (or someone of his stature) is precisely the hail-mary pass this show needs to survive.

 

[Emperor-Tiberius]

And he contributed to "Doctor Who Confidential"


Russell T Davies can not say much about the next series until Jodie and Chibnall are gone. They're still in charge.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1506305791397146625

It makes perfect sense of course (did fans get extended looks/rumors of The Eleventh Hour when The Waters of Mars was about to be broadcast?) but on the other hand, for the fan certainly, it means it will be a long, long, long, LONG time that I will have to suffer this Chibstan era before we actually are into the much awaited for, much longed for RTD2 era, Anyway.

 

[Turbo]

Literally nobody is forcing you to pay attention to Doctor Who right now. You don't have to "suffer" through anything.

 

[The Nth Doctor]

Not only that, but the continuous name calling doesn't make any of us feel sorry for you.

 

[kirk55555]

It makes perfect sense of course (did fans get extended looks/rumors of The Eleventh Hour when The Waters of Mars was about to be broadcast?) but on the other hand, for the fan certainly, it means it will be a long, long, long, LONG time that I will have to suffer this Chibstan era before we actually are into the much awaited for, much longed for RTD2 era, Anyway.

I keep forgetting that we have to suffer through more of Chibnall's crap before we get to RTD2. Well, at least with Chibnall that only means a few more episodes over the next year plus until the anniversary. Chibnall's inability to do a full show on a yearly schedule sometimes isn't a problem, less is definitely better when it comes to Chibnall.

 

[Emperor-Tiberius]

Literally nobody is forcing you to pay attention to Doctor Who right now. You don't have to "suffer" through anything.

I mean, that is actually fair, but it also means that the opinion that one should share is one of a pliable fan who doesn't mind this era. I'm not such a fan. Moreover, as a place I like coming to frequently to talk about DW, I would prefer, let's say, if I was invested and positive about an upcoming episode instead of counting the days for it to leave the airwaves already.

Also, I was not asking for pity. These kind of comments are usually hyperbolic, and I had the impression that most of you understand that I mean them in the stingiest of means (like, basically, I just wish the RTD2 era was here already). Ah, well.

 

[dupersuper]

How many people in the US do you think know about Catherine Tate?

I'm in Canada and I knew. Seriously: Youtube. It's great.

 

[kirk55555]

I'm in Canada and I knew. Seriously: Youtube. It's great.

No one is arguing that its possible to find info about people over the internet, especially people who make TV shows. But that doesn't mean you'd be bothered to do it, and I'm sorry but Catherine Tate is a fairly obscure British comedian to people outside of the UK. That is not a knock on her abilities, I've never seen her comedy and don't plan to, but its the reality of the situation. Her biggest mainstream US "break" was probably the guest role on the US version of The Office. Mention her name to 100 Americans and 99 won't know her, and most of the time the remaining will only know her from Doctor Who or The Office, not her British comedy stuff.

To be fair, being on The Office at all would probably make her recognizable to more people in the US (who don't watch Doctor Who) then basically any other NuWho companion, but that isn't saying much. Which, again, is not a knock against her as a person/comedian/actor, its just how things are.