• Doctor Who ended the eras of both Chris Chibnall as series showrunner and Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor in 2022 with “The Power of the Doctor,” bringing to a close a three-season, three-special run.
  • Whittaker’s replacement is returning star David Tennant, who will play the official 14th incarnation of the Doctor under similarly returning showrunner Russell T. Davies, who revived Doctor Who in 2005 and managed the series until 2009.
  • Tennant will appear in three specials in November 2023 to coincide with the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who on November 23.
  • He’ll be joined by returning characters Donna Noble and Wilfred Mott, who were played by Catherine Tate and Bernard Cribbins in season four of Doctor Who. Neil Patrick Harris will play a new villain, while Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney will play a character named Rose.
  • Tennant will be succeeded by Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor. His announcement in May 2022 makes him the first Black actor to play the Doctor on-screen.
  • Gatwa will star in Doctor Who’s 14th season, set to air some time in 2024.

Jodie Whittaker was the Doctor in the last days of the show. The Doctor and Dan were introduced in the 13th season of Doctor Who and faced the Daleks. The classic monsters of the 70s were brought back for a new adventure, while the 13th Doctor faced off against the Master in an adventure that ended with her mortally wounded.

Why Is David Tennant the Doctor Again? Is David Tennant Playing the 10th Doctor?

Whittaker regenerated not into previously announced new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa, but David Tennant, who played the official 10th incarnation of the Time Lord from Christmas 2005 to New Year's Day 2010, before reprising the role for Doctor Who's 50thanniversary special, "The Day of the

While this marks his first return on-screen in the series since then, he won't be playing the 10th Doctor, but the official 14th incarnation, which is aware that they are both using a familiar form and a new entity. It makes sense to bring back the most popular actor to play the Doctor for the 60th anniversary, as he is arguably the most popular actor to play the Doctor.

When Will Doctor Who Return in 2023?

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The 60th anniversary of Doctor Who will be celebrated with three special episodes in November.

What Is Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary Special About?

In Doctor Who's fourth season, the Doctor will be joined by his former companions Donna Noble and Bernard Cribbins, as well as the actor who played him before he died. Donna left the series after an adventure lead to her needing to have her memory wiped by the 10th Doctor, so just how she will play into the story remains to be seen.

The Doctor and Donna will face a mysterious new adversary, played by Neil Patrick Harris, and will be joined in the specials by a new character named Rose, which may or may not be related to the Rose of Doctor Who.

Is There a Trailer for Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary?

Absolutely! You can watch it at the end of the show.

When Will Ncuti Gatwa Become the Doctor?

In the trailer for Doctor Who's 60th anniversary, Gatwa is briefly seen, so it is likely that he will appear in the last moments of his predecessor's last episode to become the 15th Doctor. Gatwa will take over full-time as the Doctor in a new season of the show after the Christmas season in 2023.

Is There a Doctor Who Season 14 Release Date?

There is no current release date for the 14th season of Doctor Who.

Where Is Doctor Who Streaming In the U.S. and UK?

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The classic era of the show can be found in both countries.

It will change in the U.S. in the year 2023. Doctor Who will only be available on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland, where it will still be available on the iPlayer. It is not known if this will affect Doctor Who's place on the US version of the show.

Does Disney Co-Own Doctor Who Now?

The Telegraph reported in the wake of the announcement that the deal will allow Disney to have a say in the series and that Disney will contribute finances to help create it.

This has not been confirmed by thebbc. Disney's acquisition of Doctor Who's streaming rights was the focus of the announcement. The new era of the show will be created by Bad Wolf Studios, which is owned by Sony Pictures Television, after the studio took a majority stake in the company. Previously, the series was made by the studio.

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