Ignore the misleading (as usual) headline below. This is only saying he
is possibly the best option at the meoment. Someone who is known for
making realistic adult dramas, albeit good ones, would seem to be a bad >choice for a sci-fi show aimed at older kids.
Doctor Who's Future Finally Gets Hopeful Update
as New Showrunner Possibly Found
-----------------------------------------------
BBC revealed being open to pitches from producers. Several bids
have since been pitched for what might be the next chapter of
Doctor Who.
Deadline has reported that Jed Mercurio, best known for Bodyguard,
Line of Duty, and Bodies, is currently in the lead to bring the
series back to life. Hat Trick Mercurio, the company Mercurio
leads, has submitted a proposal. Mercurio is attached to the pitch
as an executive producer.
Several rival bids have emerged for the sci-fi franchise
After BBC opened the floor for multiple bids, Mercurio is just one
of the many pitches that have come the network's way. Line of Duty
producer World Productions has also submitted a pitch, a separate
bid from Mercurio's company. STV Studios has also pitched the
show's next chapter. STV Studios could take the entire franchise
north for its upcoming season, moving the production to Scotland.
Now that the pitch deadline has passed, the BBC must negotiate
with multiple interested parties. Whatever is decided,
developments Russell T Davies made during the end of Ncuti Gatwa's
run as the Doctor will likely be erased. Gatwa ended his run as the
iconic Time Lord after a single season, seemingly regenerating into
the second female iteration of the character. This version was
played by series alum Billy Piper. She played Rose Tyler during
David Tennant's run with the character.
Other studios that haven't been reported on could also have
submitted pitches for the reboot. The BBC stated in their call for
producers that they would like Doctor Who to continue to celebrate
"curiosity, courage, intelligence, and compassion."
<https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/2203856-doctor-who-jed-mercurio-tardis-race-bbc-bid>
Ignore the misleading (as usual) headline below. This is only saying he
is possibly the best option at the meoment. Someone who is known for
making realistic adult dramas, albeit good ones, would seem to be a bad choice for a sci-fi show aimed at older kids.
  Doctor Who's Future Finally Gets Hopeful Update
  as New Showrunner Possibly Found
  -----------------------------------------------
  BBC revealed being open to pitches from producers. Several bids
  have since been pitched for what might be the next chapter of
  Doctor Who.
  Deadline has reported that Jed Mercurio, best known for Bodyguard,
  Line of Duty, and Bodies, is currently in the lead to bring the
  series back to life. Hat Trick Mercurio, the company Mercurio
  leads, has submitted a proposal. Mercurio is attached to the pitch
  as an executive producer.
  Several rival bids have emerged for the sci-fi franchise
  After BBC opened the floor for multiple bids, Mercurio is just one
  of the many pitches that have come the network's way. Line of Duty
  producer World Productions has also submitted a pitch, a separate
  bid from Mercurio's company. STV Studios has also pitched the
  show's next chapter. STV Studios could take the entire franchise
  north for its upcoming season, moving the production to Scotland.
  Now that the pitch deadline has passed, the BBC must negotiate
  with multiple interested parties. Whatever is decided,
  developments Russell T Davies made during the end of Ncuti Gatwa's
  run as the Doctor will likely be erased. *Gatwa ended his run as the
  iconic Time Lord after a single season* , seemingly regenerating into
  the second female iteration of the character. This version was
  played by series alum Billy Piper. She played Rose Tyler during
  David Tennant's run with the character.
  Other studios that haven't been reported on could also have
  submitted pitches for the reboot. The BBC stated in their call for
  producers that they would like Doctor Who to continue to celebrate
  "curiosity, courage, intelligence, and compassion."
<https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/2203856-doctor-who-jed-mercurio-tardis-race-bbc-bid>
On 8/10/2026 1:07 pm, Your Name wrote:
Ignore the misleading (as usual) headline below. This is
only saying he is possibly the best option at the meoment.
  Doctor Who's Future Finally Gets Hopeful Update
  as New Showrunner Possibly Found.
"Gatwa ended his run as the iconic Time Lord after a single
season"??
I thought Gatwa did two seasons!!
On 8/10/2026 1:07 pm, Your Name wrote:
"Gatwa ended his run as the iconic Time Lord after a single season"??
Ignore the misleading (as usual) headline below. This is only saying he
is possibly the best option at the meoment. Someone who is known for
making realistic adult dramas, albeit good ones, would seem to be a bad
choice for a sci-fi show aimed at older kids.
  Doctor Who's Future Finally Gets Hopeful Update
  as New Showrunner Possibly Found
  -----------------------------------------------
  BBC revealed being open to pitches from producers. Several bids
  have since been pitched for what might be the next chapter of
  Doctor Who.
  Deadline has reported that Jed Mercurio, best known for Bodyguard,
  Line of Duty, and Bodies, is currently in the lead to bring the
  series back to life. Hat Trick Mercurio, the company Mercurio
  leads, has submitted a proposal. Mercurio is attached to the pitch
  as an executive producer.
  Several rival bids have emerged for the sci-fi franchise
  After BBC opened the floor for multiple bids, Mercurio is just one
  of the many pitches that have come the network's way. Line of Duty
  producer World Productions has also submitted a pitch, a separate
  bid from Mercurio's company. STV Studios has also pitched the
  show's next chapter. STV Studios could take the entire franchise
  north for its upcoming season, moving the production to Scotland.
  Now that the pitch deadline has passed, the BBC must negotiate
  with multiple interested parties. Whatever is decided,
  developments Russell T Davies made during the end of Ncuti Gatwa's
  run as the Doctor will likely be erased. *Gatwa ended his run as the >>   iconic Time Lord after a single season* , seemingly regenerating into >>   the second female iteration of the character. This version was
  played by series alum Billy Piper. She played Rose Tyler during
  David Tennant's run with the character.
  Other studios that haven't been reported on could also have
  submitted pitches for the reboot. The BBC stated in their call for
  producers that they would like Doctor Who to continue to celebrate
  "curiosity, courage, intelligence, and compassion."
<https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/2203856-doctor-who-jed-mercurio-tardis-race-bbc-bid>
I thought Gatwa did two seasons!!
----
Daniel70
Daniel70 wrote:
On 8/10/2026 1:07 pm, Your Name wrote:
Ignore the misleading (as usual) headline below. This is
only saying he is possibly the best option at the meoment.
  Doctor Who's Future Finally Gets Hopeful Update
  as New Showrunner Possibly Found.
"Gatwa ended his run as the iconic Time Lord after a single
season"??
I thought Gatwa did two seasons!!
He did. The article is wrong. And because it can't even get
the simple stuff right I wouldn't give the rest of the article
much credibility either.
Poorly researched clickbait.
Blueshirt wrote:
Poorly researched clickbait.
YN for you.
Daniel70 wrote:
On 8/10/2026 1:07 pm, Your Name wrote:
Ignore the misleading (as usual) headline below. This is
only saying he is possibly the best option at the meoment.
Doctor Who's Future Finally Gets Hopeful Update
as New Showrunner Possibly Found.
"Gatwa ended his run as the iconic Time Lord after a single
season"??
I thought Gatwa did two seasons!!
He did. The article is wrong. And because it can't even get
the simple stuff right I wouldn't give the rest of the article
much credibility either.
Poorly researched clickbait.
Blueshirt said:
Daniel70 wrote:
I thought Gatwa did two seasons!!
He did. The article is wrong. And because it can't even
get the simple stuff right I wouldn't give the rest of
the article much credibility either.
Poorly researched clickbait.
It is ComingSoon.net ... an American entertainment news
website, so they know pretty much nothing about UK shows.
The Doctor wrote:
Blueshirt wrote:
Poorly researched clickbait.
YN for you.
No, I mean by the author of the article.
On 2026-10-08 12:02:54 +0000, Blueshirt said:
Daniel70 wrote:
On 8/10/2026 1:07 pm, Your Name wrote:
Ignore the misleading (as usual) headline below. This is
only saying he is possibly the best option at the meoment.
Doctor Who's Future Finally Gets Hopeful Update
as New Showrunner Possibly Found.
"Gatwa ended his run as the iconic Time Lord after a single
season"??
I thought Gatwa did two seasons!!
He did. The article is wrong. And because it can't even get
the simple stuff right I wouldn't give the rest of the article
much credibility either.
Poorly researched clickbait.
It is ComingSoon.net ... an American entertainment news website, so
they know pretty much nothing about UK shows.
Your Name wrote:
Blueshirt said:
Daniel70 wrote:
I thought Gatwa did two seasons!!
He did. The article is wrong. And because it can't even
get the simple stuff right I wouldn't give the rest of
the article much credibility either.
Poorly researched clickbait.
It is ComingSoon.net ... an American entertainment news
website, so they know pretty much nothing about UK shows.
Most of those clickbait sites just scrape their stories from
other sites and rewrite them. (Or get an AI agent to do it for
them.)
Hardly any thought goes into the articles on entertainment
sites. You'd probably learn more on Reddit!
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