It's been a while since Doctor Who has delivered at a Comic Con and after the lacklustre turn last year at NYCC, I'm happy to say that this year at SDCC, we got some things to go over.
The panel consisted of showrunner and executive producer Chris Chibnall, Jodie Whittaker (13th Doctor), Mandip Gill (Yasmin Khan) and new cast member, John Bishop (Dan Lewis). So what did we learn about Series 13? The brief trailer we got didn't reveal much but we do know that this upcoming series will be focusing on a singular arc and that each episode will also feature cliffhangers. Chibnall also talked about the series being his ambitious yet for the show. We can also expect some returning monsters as well.
However I think the biggest surprise was the guest star of the panel who turned out to be Jacob Anderson. The former Game Of Thrones actor will be playing a recurring character this series called Vinder. Going by the look of the character, it seems that Vinder will be taking on a similar role to the 13th Doctor and her companions that the likes Jack Harkness and River Song have done in previous eras. The character has a spaceship of his own and it'll be interesting to see what he'll add to the series.
It has now been confirmed that Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall will depart in 2022. Series 13 will comprise of a six episode event series which will air this year. Three specials will air in 2022, with the final special, a feature length blockbuster slated for an Autumn airing as part of the BBC's Centenary celebrations.
Overall, this will maintain the unspoken rule of most Doctors leaving after three series and with a change of format, it could provide a strong exit for both Whittaker and Chibnall. Not to mention we've got months of speculation as to who will succeed both of them over the next few months to look forward to.
Series 13 Teaser: https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho/status/1419341785109868554
Jodie Exits: https://www.doctorwho.tv/news/?article=jodie-whittaker-chris-chibnall-leave-doctor-who#_
Series 13 of Doctor Who is currently filming and will air later in the year on BBC1 and BBCAmerica. The specials will air in 2022.
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