Summary
- Ncuti Gatwa confirmed he is not returning as Doctor Who, leaving fans concerned about the show's future.
- Billie Piper's status is uncertain, contributing to fears that Doctor Who may be ending.
- Lack of updates and communication suggest the possibility of Doctor Who being axed for the immediate future.
From the moment the last season of Doctor Who ended, there have been serious doubts over whether the iconic science fiction show would be returning. Ncuti Gatwa's time as the Time Lord was brought to an end as he regenerated and seemingly passed the baton on to the future.
Fans were excited about the possibility of Doctor Who moving forward with another actor in the lead role, but since then, there has been radio silence regarding what's next. However, Gatwa has now spoken about the show's future; unfortunately, it wasn't a positive update.
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What Has Ncuti Gatwa Said About Doctor Who?
His Confusion Is A Worrying Sign For The Future
Even though Gatwa was involved in a regeneration scene at the end of the previous Doctor Who season, there has been no official confirmation as to whether or not he has officially moved on from the role until now. Some fans had been holding onto a glimmer of hope that he might return, but during an interview with BBC Radio 4, the Sex Education star made it clear that wasn't the case. However, the most interesting part of the conversation was when he spoke about the future of Doctor Who, which has left people confused.
"I've finished playing Doctor Who. We all saw the gold sparkle, or did we? I don't know. I just don't know who the next Doctor Who is, but it's certainly not me."
His comment is something that Doctor Who fans will discuss until there is further clarification, and unfortunately, it paints a negative picture regarding the show's future. People thought that Doctor Who would naturally be moving forward, and now it appears that isn't going to be the case. Fans need some clear answers to end months of speculation, which began throughout the last season when rumors of Doctor Who's future were first brought up.
Doctor Who Fans Presumed Billie Piper Was Taking On The Lead Role
A Lack Of Clarity On Her Future Makes It Seem Like The Show Is Ending
At the end of the last season, audiences were stunned when Billie Piper made her return to the series. She was shown as the new Doctor, and while the decision to put her in that role divided fans, there's no doubt that it made people talk about the show. That's something that BBC wants and needs if Doctor Who is ever going to have a long-term future in this day and age. Fans felt there was a lot of potential for Piper's return to possibly lead to a reunion with David Tennant, which would've provided lots of nostalgia for fans. However, there has been no confirmation that she is returning to the show in any capacity beyond her previous cameo, and now it's starting to feel like the decision was made just to wrap that storyline up. People worry that Doctor Who will be ending as there's no update regarding Piper, and Gatwa's comments will only make those fears worse.
The Lack Of Updates Might Signal The End For Doctor Who
Fans Are Nervous That The Show Has Been Axed
The combination of Gatwa's latest comments and the sheer lack of updates from anybody official regarding the plans for the series has become concerning. Sometimes silence can be a good thing, but in the world of television, it's usually an alarming sign that nothing is in the works. That certainly seems to be the situation right now for Doctor Who, as if another season was planned, then it would likely have been confirmed by now. Plus, if BBC intends to release a Christmas special or another series next year, then production would start to get underway. The fact that nothing has happened since such a pivotal ending with a full regeneration is worrying. Normally, when the decision is made for someone new to step into the role, there are plans in place for a new season to be created, but that isn't the case with Doctor Who right now.
Doctor Who fans are nervous about the future of the show, and that the entire series might have been canceled for the immediate future. Of course, something as iconic as Doctor Who will always live on, and there's always the chance the show will be revived down the line, as there is a ready-built audience who will watch the science fiction series, which can then be built upon. However, it appears to be bleak when it comes to the immediate future of Doctor Who. The fact that Gatwa isn't even convinced that Piper is taking on the role showcases that communication hasn't been taking place. Even though he's no longer part of the series, more people would presume that he's aware of what's going on, given his connection to the series. However, if Piper isn't tied under any form of contract to take on the part moving forward, then the signs are all pointing toward Doctor Who coming to an end and being axed for now.
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