Jodie Whittaker Says Doctor Who's Future Is Wide Open
The former Doctor Who star told Collider that the show has paused before and that any direction remains possible for the series.
Jodie Whittaker, who previously starred in Doctor Who, said the series' future remains open in an interview with Collider's Taylor Gates. She was speaking to the outlet while promoting the new season of The Diplomat.
Whittaker said the show has had moments of pause before and that any direction remains possible for it. She added that fans cannot predict what comes next, and that she finds that exciting.
The BBC put Doctor Who out to competitive tender earlier in 2026, leaving the series' future uncertain. Doctor Who has run for over 60 years.
On May 31, 2025, the finale of the show's most recent season aired, drawing scathing reviews after Ncuti Gatwa's exit and a final Billie Piper reveal. Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio, through his production company Hat Trick Mercurio, is reportedly the favorite to take over the series, with hopes for a return in 2028 and 2029.
Quick answers
What did Jodie Whittaker say about Doctor Who's future?
She said the show has had moments of pause before, that any direction remains possible, and that fans cannot predict what comes next.
Who is reportedly favored to take over Doctor Who?
Jed Mercurio, through his production company Hat Trick Mercurio, is reportedly the favorite to take over the series.