Subject: [RUMOUR] "Doctor Who": Frontrunner bid is Jed Mercurio ("Line of Duty", "Bodyguard")


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>






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