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Farewell Bill Potts: Reflecting Pearl Mackie's Time on 'Doctor Who'
2017 has been a devastating year for fans of Doctor Who as three members of the cast and crew have announced they'll be leaving the hit BBC series this year. The current Doctor, Peter Capaldi, showrunner, Steven Moffat, and the female incarnation of the Master, Michelle Gomez, all announced their departure during the last six months.
Lewis JefferiesPublished 6 years ago in FuturismDetails About Peter Capaldi's Final 'Doctor Who' Episode Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con
Six months ago the current Time Lord, Peter Capaldi, shocked the world by announcing he would be leaving Doctor Who after this year's Christmas special. But in true Twelfth Doctor style, Capaldi will leave the long-running BBC show in the best way possible. With his final season being a gripping and tense one, viewers can't wait to see Capaldi in action one last time before he departs the series and cedes the role of Time Lord to the new Thirteenth Doctor, to be played by Jodie Whittaker.
Lewis JefferiesPublished 6 years ago in Futurism'Doctor Who' Stars Pay Tribute to Former Companion Deborah Watling, Who Has Died at Age 69
Sad news coming in the midst of all the San Diego Comic-Con excitement: Beloved British actress, Deborah Watling, has died at the age of 69. Watling is best known for her role in Doctor Who as Victoria Waterfield, who starred alongside the second Doctor, Patrick Troughton, as his companion.
Lewis JefferiesPublished 6 years ago in Futurism'Doctor Who': We Could See Kris Marshall Inside the TARDIS After All
He may have been the top candidate to replace Peter Capaldi in Doctor Who this year, but that idea was shot down when Jodie Whittaker was revealed as the Thirteenth Doctor. However, with Whittaker being the new Time Lord, we may see Kris Marshall enter the TARDIS after all.
Lewis JefferiesPublished 6 years ago in FuturismThe BBC Issues a Perfect Response to the 'Doctor Who' Casting Uproar
Doctor Who has been a huge hit for the BBC recently, despite the recent dip in ratings. However, with a new showrunner taking over for Season 11, the ratings are expected to peak again as part of the show's transformation. With that in mind, Chris Chibnall, the new showrunner, has big plans to change the show, beginning with casting Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteen Doctor.
Lewis JefferiesPublished 6 years ago in Futurism'Doctor Who' Finally Revealed the Identity of the 13th Doctor and She Was Totally Worth the Wait
The series Doctor Who, a long-running mainstay has been a huge hit since it was revived in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor. But no actor plays the Doctor for long – Eccleston was the ninth Doctor, followed by David Tennant, Matt Smith, and most recently Peter Capaldi. Fans are always anxious about the day the Doctor regenerates into a new form, and a new actor.
Lewis JefferiesPublished 6 years ago in FuturismFans Want 'Fortitude' Star Ramon Tikaram to Replace Peter Capaldi on 'Doctor Who'
Peter Capaldi's replacement on the hit BBC series Doctor Who remains a mystery, though names like Kris Marshall and Tilda Swinton have been suggested to take on the iconic role of the Time Lord. Capaldi announced his resignation on live radio back in January. Ever since then, BBC has refused to comment as to who will replace him.
Lewis JefferiesPublished 6 years ago in FuturismCrowdfunded 'Doctor Who' Documentary Put on Hold Due to Copyright Issues
Not only is Doctor Who known for the gripping and jaw-dropping series, it's also known for a number of movies that stole the spotlight off the main series for a short amount of time. Now, filmmaker Victor Lewis-Smith, a huge fan of Doctor Who, has revealed he wants to make a Doctor Who documentary movie about the Daleks. The documentary has a proposed title of "Undiscovered Daleks," and is set to feature unseen Dalek outtakes, as well as tell numerous stories about their deadly plans. However, the project has temporarily been shut down due to copyright issues with the BBC.
Lewis JefferiesPublished 6 years ago in FuturismFan-Casting 'Doctor Who': Does an Irishman Have What It Takes to Be the Master?
The Doctor in his recognizable blue box has been flying around time and space since 1963, when the legendary #BBC show first began airing. With the sci-fi series going through cancelations and revivals, Doctor Who has proven once again to be a hit show. But what keeps it going?
Lewis JefferiesPublished 6 years ago in Futurism'Doctor Who': Missy Wants Fans to Campaign for a Missy Spin-off Show
Dropping a huge bombshell on Doctor Who fans yesterday, Michelle Gomez announced that she wants a Missy spin-off show when she leaves Doctor Who this year with current showrunner Steven Moffat and the Twelfth Doctor, #PeterCapaldi.
Lewis JefferiesPublished 6 years ago in FuturismLuke Treadaway Shortlisted to Replace Peter Capaldi on 'Doctor Who' at Last Minute
Ever since Peter Capaldi announced he will be departing Doctor Who during the Christmas special this year, speculations have been passed around all over social media as to who will replace him as the legendary Time Lord. Kris Marshall was originally unconfirmed to replace Capaldi, but a new actor has just been heavily tipped to take on the role as the Thirteenth Doctor.
Lewis JefferiesPublished 6 years ago in FuturismMichelle Gomez Was Left in Shock During Her 'Doctor Who' Series 10 Read-Through
Series 10 of Doctor Who seems to be getting better and better as the weeks fly by, and now the series is going to get even more epic. Before the tenth series began, #DoctorWho fans were given a jaw-dropping spoiler when the #BBC revealed a huge character return — John Simm as the Master! Not only were fans in shock by this news, a familiar face was left astonished as well.
Lewis JefferiesPublished 6 years ago in Futurism