Russell T Davies is back on Doctor Who who will take over as showrunner in 2023 following Chris Chibnall departing next year along with Jodie Whittaker.
âIâm beyond excited to be back on my favorite showâŠâ Davies told the BBC where itâs noted Davies resumes his role as Doctor Who prepares to mark its 60th anniversary in 2023.
Russell T Davies served as the showrunner on Doctor Who when the series returned in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston up until 2010 which featured David Tennant. The Davies years are by far considered the best of the modern era of Doctor Who.
Regarding who will play the new Doctor, Davies is presently keeping mum.
ââŠBut weâre time-traveling too fast, thereâs a whole series of Jodie Whittakerâs brilliant Doctor for me to enjoy, with my friend and hero Chris Chibnall at the helm â Iâm still a viewer for now,â Davies said.
Chris Chibnall excited for Russell T Davies on Doctor Who
Chris Chibnall also said in a statement that it is exciting that Davies would be back in charge for the showâs 60th anniversary.
âItâs monumentally exciting and fitting that Doctor Whoâs 60th anniversary will see one of Britainâs screenwriting diamonds return home. Russell built the baton that is about to be handed back to him â Doctor Who, the BBC, the screen industry in Wales, and letâs be honest everyone in the whole world, have so many reasons to be very excited indeed about what lies ahead,â said Chibnall.
Piers Wenger, BBC Director of Drama also said, âAs the 13th Doctor prepares to embark on new and extraordinary adventures, the winds of change are blowing⊠bringing with them news to delight Doctor Who fans across the globe. We are thrilled that Russell is returning to Doctor Who to build on the huge achievements of Chris and Jodie. Thank you to the two of them and the team in Cardiff for all they continue to do for the show and hello Russell, itâs wonderful to have you back.â
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â BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) September 24, 2021
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