The Doctor will not be regenerating any time soon. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Jodie Whittaker has revealed that she’ll be playing the Thirteenth Doctor for at least one more season.
“Yes, I’m doing another season,” she told the publication. “That might be a massive exclusive that I’m not supposed to say, but it’s unhelpful for me to say [I don’t know] because it would be a massive lie! [Laughs] I absolutely adore it. At some point, these shoes are going to be handed on, but it’s not yet. I’m clinging on tight!”
There’s no word yet on whether any other actors will be reprising their roles, or if Chris Chibnall will return as showrunner.
Previously, it was confirmed that Doctor Who seasons 13 and 14 are definitely happening. They’ll continue to air on BBC America, but will be made available on HBO Max as well, along with all previous 12 seasons of Doctor Who.
The next episode of Doctor Who season 12 airs this Sunday on BBC America. In the meantime, catch up with our recaps.
Well that’s good news. I have enjoyed her embodiment of the Doctor.
Hooray! She is a great Doctor.
She’s OK as the Doctor, but sadly the scripts are really horrendous.
She’s a brilliant Doctor. The Doctor isn’t one for fisticuffs, brains over brawn, and that fits into the archtype of women perfectly. Brains over brawn. Imagine, a woman with two hearts. Much more believable for me, who’d rather work, talk, play, any type of interaction with women over the opposite gender. My gender.
Another season I’m looking forward to.
@3 That’s why I’m glad she’s sticking around. More chances for better scripts and maybe a different companion set up.