Doctor Who Producers Disagree Over Series Future Amid Disney+ Partnership
Doctor Who Producers Disagree Over Series Future Amid Disney+ Partnership

Doctor Who Producers Disagree Over Series Future Amid Disney+ Partnership

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Doctor Who writer Robert Shearman recently described the iconic series as "as dead as we've ever known it," citing confusion around the latest regeneration and uncertainty about the show's future amid the ongoing BBC and Disney+ partnership. Shearman expressed that the ambiguity surrounding Billie Piper's role in the show has made it difficult for tie-in materials to continue, implying the franchise feels retrogressive. In response, executive producer Jane Tranter called Shearman's comments "really rude" and "untrue," emphasizing that the show is still active with five episodes of a spin-off remaining in the current Disney deal. Tranter reassured fans that Doctor Who, a 60-year-old franchise with 20 consecutive years since its 2005 revival, will continue to evolve and adapt, and confirmed that the Doctor will return, though specifics about timing and casting are yet to be decided. The ongoing partnership with Disney+ includes 26 episodes, with 21 already completed, and future decisions about the show's direction will be made collaboratively after fulfilling this agreement. Despite some negative reviews and low viewership, the BBC remains committed to the series, underscoring its enduring legacy and importance.

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