“Doctor Who” fans were treated to a special Christmas present from the hit BBC sci-fi series as it prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2023. A new trailer was released on Sunday, giving fans their first glimpse of what they can expect from the latest adventures of the returning Doctor David Tennant.
“We wanted to give fans, friends and families a lovely Christmas gift – with the promise that 2023 will be a riot of Doctor Who goodness!”, showrunner Russell T. Davis said in a statement.
In addition to previously announced cast members Catherine Tate, Yasmin Finney and Neil Patrick Harris, Jacqueline King will reprise her role as Donna’s mother Sylvia, while Carl Collins will return as Donna’s long-suffering husband Sean. . The show will also welcome Ruth Medley, who will appear as Shirley Anne Bingham.
Tennant, who will play the series’ Fourteenth Doctor in the special, starred in the show as the Tenth Doctor between 2005 and 2010. He also returned in 2013 for the 50th anniversary special. in one interview with the associated press While promoting the drama series “Litvinenko”, Tennant briefly talked about stepping into the doctor’s shoes.
Tennant told the outlet, “There’s a little precedent for that, the old doctor showing up here and there for five minutes.” “But never had I dared imagine to get a proper old race again at The Converse. So, it was a treat from start to finish.
A trio of 60th anniversary specials will air in November 2023. After that, “Sex Education” star Nkuti Gatwa will take command of the TARDIS as the Fifteenth Doctor alongside his companion Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson.
Watch the full trailer in the video above.