¡Whovians, rejoice! Yesterday, October 24, we reported that David Tennant will reprise the famous role, accompanied by new characters. Today, it was announced that Doctor Who will come to Disney Plus with its new 60th anniversary specials and new series (seasons) starring Ncuti Gatwa. Until recently, the news was treated as a rumour. However, everything seems to indicate that the premiere of the property on the platform is imminent.
Months ago, it was reported (via Bloomberg) that the BBC was in negotiations with The Walt Disney Company to acquire the rights to display the acclaimed British series in international territories. Now, Variety confirms that the agreement was closed thanks to which we will be able to accompany the Doctor on his adventures, even if we are not residents of the United Kingdom.
First details of the arrival of Doctor Who to Disney Plus
The arrival of the show on the platform was also confirmed by Gatwa during an appearance on the show. Live With Kelly and Ryan. There, he celebrated that the chapters that will have his presence will be accessible to everyone and said the following:
“Doctor Who it’s a british institution really. It has many possibilities and can go anywhere. It is very exciting that the incredible actors who have played [el papel] They have handed over to me.”
For his part, the showrunner, Russell T. Davies, also celebrated the arrival of Doctor Who to Disney Plus, showing their commitment and love for the character and the stories created by Sydney Newman, CE Webber and Donald Wilson.
“I love this series, and this is the best of both worlds: with the vision and joy of the BBC and Disney+ together we can launch the TARDIS across the planet, reaching a new generation of fans while keeping our traditional home firmly in the BBC in the UK.
Someone who also spoke about the announcement was Alisa Bowen, president of the platform of streaming from Disney. In his statement, he confirmed that the next iteration of the series will be available in various global markets. These were his words:
“We are excited about the opportunity to bring new seasons of this beloved franchise exclusively to Disney Plus and introduce the series to a new generation of audiences in more than 150 markets around the world. The series is a perfect addition to our growing catalog of global content that continues to make Disney Plus the home of exceptional stories.”
Are you excited about the arrival of Doctor Who to Disney Plus? It is important to clarify that it seems the only chapters that will be available will be the new ones, which will arrive in 2023. It is not yet known if the other seasons will be added.
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