Who Will Be the 16th Doctor in Doctor Who?
With only two episodes left in Doctor Who season 2, rumors about who the 16th Doctor will be have become a trending topic on social media. Following the claims that the Disney+ partnership will end and the news of Ncuti Gatwa’s departure, the topic of who the new Doctor will be has started to be discussed again. The claim on the agenda has both surprised and excited fans: Billie Piper.
Is Rose Tyler Returning to Doctor Who?
The claims that the BBC and Disney partnership will end at the end of the season and that the series will be produced only under the BBC roof again may also lead to budget cuts. It is claimed that Ncuti Gatwa left Doctor Who to focus on his projects in Hollywood and that he even shot the regeneration scene.
The most talked about rumor amid these developments is that Billie Piper will take on the role of the 16th Doctor. Piper won the hearts of viewers as Rose Tyler in the series’ revival in the 2000s. Her emotional story with the Doctor at that time became one of the most iconic moments of the series.
An e-mail that spread on social media and was allegedly sent to Disney+ users in Spain is said to include an image showing regeneration light coming out of Piper’s eyes. This detail adds further credibility to the rumors, and considering Russell T Davies’ love of surprises, such a move is not out of the question.
However, this possibility also brings some confusion in the Doctor Who universe. The idea of a Doctor with Rose Tyler’s face may be an unusual narrative choice, especially while the 14th Doctor still exists in the universe. Nevertheless, Piper is still one of the most beloved actors by fans, and this return could bring the series back to the agenda.
There has been no official statement from the BBC or the production team yet. However, if the rumors are true, the Doctor Who universe could soon be facing a major change. Piper’s return could be a striking choice that blends nostalgia with a bold narrative style.
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