Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has officially announced his return to write an episode for the upcoming Ncuti Gatwa-led season.
In a BBC press release, the company confirmed that Moffat would be coming back to the iconic British sci-fi series. On his return, Moffat said: “Apologies to everyone I’ve very slightly misled - I am in fact writing an episode of the series of Doctor Who. Exactly like I said I never would. What can I tell you? There was begging, there was pleading but finally Russell agreed to let me have another go - so long as I got out of his garden. Working with old friends and a brand new Doctor I couldn’t be happier.“
Ncuti Gatwas New Doctor Who Outfit Will Include Nods to Past Doctors
A new outfit for Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who will include nods to previous Doctors.Doctor Who fans had previously speculated for months that Moffat would be returning in some capacity for the new era of the show, with previous rumors suggesting that he would write the next Christmas special. Although it seems that Moffat will be writing an episode of the new season rather than a special, the former showrunner appears delighted to be coming back to the franchise. “I’ve always admired Russell T Davies,” Moffat said. “Ncuti Gatwa is an unbelievably talented actor who has stepped into the role of the Fifteenth Doctor effortlessly, alongside the equally talented Millie Gibson.”
Moffat’s episode will be part of Ncuti Gatwa’s first season as the Doctor, which begins airing on May 10. Julie Anne-Robinson has been confirmed to direct the new story, joining a growing list of filmmakers making new Doctor Who episodes. Moffat described his top-secret episode as Hitchcockian, a reference to the prolific British filmmaker in the 20th century who helmed classics such as Psycho and Rear Window.
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Moffat previously helmed the Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi eras of the series, and notably was also the creator of one of the most popular newer monsters introduced in the show, the Weeping Angels. He also wrote some of the series’ most famous and well-received episodes, including Blink, Heaven Sent, and more.
The new season of Doctor Who premieres on Disney+ on May 10.
Source: BBC
Doctor Who
The adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.
Release DateMarch 26, 2005
Castpearl mackie, Christopher Eccleston, Peter Capaldi, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Jodie Whittaker, Sylvester McCoy, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Paul McGann
Main Genre Sci-Fi
GenresAction, Adventure
RatingTV-PG
Seasons15
CreatorSydney Newman
Production CompanyBBC Studios, BBC Wales, Bad Wolf
Number of Episodes196
NetworkBBC
