Disney maintains optimism over its potential Doctor Who agreement
Boots on the TARDIS: The Continuation of Doctor Who's Disney+ Journey
The adventurous journey of Doctor Who on Disney+ seems far from over, with the spectacle of Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor gracing our screens just yesterday. But what lies ahead? As regular viewers, we're left pondering the future of this captivating series – hit by whispers of high budgets and dwindling ratings. So, let's unravel the mystery together.
Recent news from industry insiders paints a picture of intrigue. At the Edinburgh TV Festival, Liam Keelan, Disney's senior vice president of original programming in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, gushed about the show, as reported by Deadline. While he didn't officially commit to renewing the BBC co-production deal beyond next season, he did express enthusiasm for Doctor Who and claimed it to be a "fabulous series...[with] the quirkiness of it [that] feels like a really good fit" with Disney's offerings.
The love for Doctor Who isn't confined to a single individual at Disney. The recent San Diego Comic-Con swept up the introduction of a new spin-off, The War Between Land and Sea, another joint BBC-Disney production. This thrilling five-episode series revolves around an international crisis, where the Sea Devils – an ancient race initially introduced in the 1972 classic 'The Sea Devils,' and reemerged in the 2022 'Legend of the Sea Devils' – declare war on humanity. With the Doctor absent, UNIT steps in to defend Earth from the brink of chaos.
Penned by Russell T. Davies and Pete McTighe, The War Between Land and Sea boasts a star-studded cast, including Jemma Redgrave reprising her role as UNIT's Kate Lethbridge-Stewart and Alexander Devrient as Colonel Ibrahim. The series also features Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw playing yet-to-be-unveiled characters. Currently in production, the spin-off will debut on Disney+ at a later date.
In the meantime, fans can eagerly anticipate the return of Gatwa's Doctor with the Christmas special, "Joy to the World." Keep your eyes peeled for the latest updates on Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, the DC Universe, and the future of Doctor Who. Keep calm, and keep watchin' the skies!
- technology might play a significant role in the upcoming seasons of Doctor Who, as Disney+ aims to offer high-quality content.
- Despite some concerns about dwindling ratings, the renewal of Doctor Who's partnership with Disney beyond the next season is a possibility, as suggested by Liam Keelan, Disney's senior vice president.
- In addition to the main series, Disney is also working on a spin-off, titled The War Between Land and Sea, slated to premiere on Disney+ in the future.
- Noted industry personnel such as Russell T. Davies and Pete McTighe are contributing to the upcoming Doctor Who spin-off, alongside a star-studded cast including Jemma Redgrave, Alexander Devrient, Russell Tovey, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
