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The Doctor Who 60th Anniversary trailer has finally arrived, revealing details about the upcoming specials and the return of David Tennant and Catherine Tate.
Russell T. Davies is making a comeback as the showrunner, overseeing a higher-budget show due to a distribution agreement with Disney+.
The upcoming specials will feature Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, accompanied by a new companion named Rose Noble. This will intricately connect the show's narrative to both its classic and contemporary eras.
The long-awaited trailer for the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary has finally been released. Originally premiering in 1963 with William Hartnell leading the show, it has since seen multiple actors take on the iconic role of the Doctor, alongside numerous companions who have come and gone. Ncuti Gatwa will be stepping into the shoes of the Fifteenth Doctor in season 14, set to premiere in spring 2024. Prior to that, fans can look forward to the 60th Anniversary specials which will be released in November. Now, the wait for the trailer is officially over. With the specials just a few weeks away, the official Doctor Who YouTube account has unveiled a sneak peek at what's to come, promising to change the Doctor's universe forever. Check it out below.
Everything We Know About The 60th Anniversary Specials
: Exciting Return of David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor and Catherine Tate as Donna Noble in the TrailerAfter spearheading the revival of the show in 2005, Russell T. Davies, the acclaimed creator of Doctor Who, is making a triumphant return as the showrunner. With a groundbreaking partnership with Disney+, the series is set to reach new heights with a significantly bolstered budget. This monumental distribution deal means that Doctor Who now possesses an unprecedented financial backing. Following the exceptional specials, Davies will not only lead Doctor Who's highly anticipated 14th season but also guide the future of Jodie Whittaker's tenure as the remarkable Doctor.
The titles for all 60th Anniversary specials have been confirmed. Episode 1 is "The Star Beast", episode 2 is "Wild Blue Yonder", and episode 3 is "The Giggle". Gatwa will make his debut as the Doctor during the specials. Neil Patrick Harris will also join the cast, likely playing the classic character, the Celestial Toymaker.
The specials will introduce Rose Noble, the companion of the Fifteenth Doctor and potentially the daughter of Donna Noble. Rose's presence connects Gatwa's Doctor to the show's past and sets the stage for a new era. It's not surprising that Davies is tying the 60th Anniversary specials to both the classic and modern iterations of the show, as he has always held a deep respect for the series. The trailer reveals how Doctor Who will pay homage to its history, which is exactly what the show needs.
Source: Doctor Who