Following last night’s series 10 premiere of the British sci-fi series “Doctor Who” on BBC, rumors began to circulate about who will replace Peter Capaldi as the Doctor after his last episode in December. Capaldi previously confirmed that this would be his last season with the franchise, leaving fans speculating over whether there’d even be a new Doctor at all. With the show’s writer Steven Moffat heading for new projects at the same time, anything could happen.
Good news for Whovians, though – it’s since been confirmed that the show will live on. Chris Chibnall, the writer behind “Broadchurch,” will take over for Moffat. And Capaldi? Twitter seems to think that his fellow British actor Kris Marshall will step in.
Kris Marshall Reported to Be Replacing Peter Capaldi In #DoctorWho https://t.co/zeFSKsIs4A via @creators
— Lewis J (@Creators_LewisJ) April 15, 2017
Some fans are pleased…
So is it true about Kris Marshall? I hope he is the new doctor. I will actually start watching it again if he is #DoctorWho
— Sooz (@BimSooz) April 15, 2017
Kris Marshall is a good actor. Whatever role he next takes on, I'm sure he'll be excellent. #DoctorWho #quitepleasedactually
— serenity (@simithedemon) April 16, 2017
If Kris Marshall is to play the 13th incarnation of #DoctorWho I will be happy with that!
— James Bevan (@JAMESBEVAN17) April 15, 2017
…but not everyone is on board with the casting.
Kris Marshall huh? #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/r5MHiuAa7e
— Dermot C Devlin ♿ (@castleDD) April 16, 2017
I hope Kris Marshall isn't No. 13 #DoctorWho
— TowerBridgePic (@TowerBridgePic) April 15, 2017
I'm bummed as hell that Kris Marshall is gonna be the next #DoctorWho , I really thought we were finall get a woman &/or poc this time:/
— grace b. (@GracieBanJ) April 16, 2017
Would Kris Marshall be my choice for Doctor Who? #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/sOwj3YWVCf
— Stanners (@cheesecakebase) April 16, 2017
However next season’s casting goes, sentiment about the upcoming season and the Doctor’s new companion, Bill Potts, is still positive. Fans have an action-packed, full-of-surprises season to enjoy before they start to worry about Kris Marshall.
They've not officiallyannounced it, but people here rumors and suddenly we're here. #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/smEEYMwwen
— Christen Whovian (@LJD3Tdance) April 17, 2017
What's coming up on series 10 of #DoctorWho?
Watch and see…#TimeForHeroes pic.twitter.com/IURJpqZn4g— Doctor Who Official (@bbcdoctorwho) April 16, 2017