Doctor Who fans are in for a treat, as a new spin-off is in the works for the long-running series.
It has been reported that the Whoniverse could expand as part of the deal between the BBC and Disney.
The spin-off will feature Jemma Redgrave, who will reprise her role as Kate Stewart, the head of UNIT’s scientific research department. UNIT, which investigates alien and extraterrestrial threats to Earth, has been woven into Doctor Who stories since 1968.
Before the launch of her new show, she will appear in this year’s Christmas special – where 15th Doctor Ncuti Gatwa will also be introduced.
Earlier this year, Jemma, 56, was spotted filming scenes with Millie Gibson, who has been cast as companion Ruby Sunday.
Russell T Davies, who first revived and ran the show from 2005 to 2010, is also back on board. According to reports, Russell is behind the projects, which are a part of Disney’s deal to broadcast the show worldwide via its streaming service.
It wouldn’t be the first time Russell has expanded the Doctor Who story, having also created Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
Fans have been concerned the new deal with Disney might change the feel of the show, but Russell recently sought to reassure them.
‘I know people are, naturally, worried about American producers having notes on things,’ he wrote in an issue of Doctor Who magazine in January.
‘Well, don’t be. They’re giving excellent notes.’
He added: ‘And I’m here to tell you, you haven’t watched a drama on British television in 20 years that hasn’t had American notes on it. Everything is a co-production… it’s really, completely normal.’
David Tennant will make his return as the Doctor, alongside companion Catherine Tate as Donna Noble, for three specials for the 60th anniversary before Ncuti Gatwa steps up.
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