The upcoming season of Doctor Who is going to mark the reunion of a couple of fan favorites with showrunner Russell T. Davies. BBC Studios confirmed David Tennant and Catherine Tate are currently shooting scenes for the upcoming season that are set to air in 2023. Tennant and Tate are returning to the long-running sci-fi series as part of the show’s 60th anniversary celebration.
Davies was the showrunner during Tennant’s run as The Doctor. As showrunner Davies is credited with catapulting the series to new ratings heights after taking over in 2005. The upcoming season marks Davies’ return after a 12-year absence.
“They’re back! And it looks impossible – first, we announce a new Doctor, and then an old Doctor, along with the wonderful Donna, what on earth is happening? Maybe this is a missing story. Or a parallel world. Or a dream, or a trick, or a flashback,” said Davies announcing Tennant and Tate’s return. “The only thing I can confirm is that it’s going to be spectacular, as two of our greatest stars reunite for the battle of a lifetime.”
BBC Studios teased Tennant and Tate’s return:
“The Doctor and Donna parted ways when the Doctor had to wipe Donna’s memory, making her forget him, in order to save her life. He left her family with a warning: if ever she remembers, she will die. But with the two coming face to face once more, the big question is, just what brings the Doctor and Donna back together?
In his last ever episode, David’s critically acclaimed portrayal of the Doctor famously said ‘I don’t want to go…’ Well it seems he – and fans across the globe – have got what they wanted as the iconic duo are on their way back…”
Earlier this month it was announced Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa will be the first Black actor to take on the role of the Doctor.
“The future is here and it’s Ncuti! Sometimes talent walks through the door and it’s so bright and bold and brilliant, I just stand back in awe and thank my lucky stars,” explained Davies. “Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds. It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get started. I’m sure you’re dying to know more, but we’re rationing ourselves for now, with the wonderful Jodie’s epic finale yet to come. But I promise you, 2023 will be spectacular!”
