Stephen Moffatt ‘is set to return to Doctor Who as showrunner Russell T Davies asks for new episodes’
Stephen Moffatt is reportedly set to return to Doctor Who to write episodes for the new series.
The screenwriter, 67, previously served as showrunner for the sci-fi series from 2010 to 2017 and was also a writer on the show.
Russell T Davies has taken over as showrunner once again and has recruited Steven to write episodes for the 2024 series, starring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor.
A source told The Mirror: ‘Russell’s on a mission to make Doctor Who great again, event television not to be missed, which is what it was for many years during his and Steven’s tenures in charge of the show.
‘He has nothing but respect for what Steven achieved with the show and was a fan of his vision as showrunner. He approached him about returning in just a writing capacity because he knows Doctor Who inside out and has a brilliant imagination for adventures in space and time.
Return: Stephen Moffatt is reportedly set to return to Doctor Who to write episodes for the new series
Show: Russell T Davies has taken over as showrunner once again and has recruited Steven to write episodes for the 2024 series, starring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor
‘He took some convincing but the chance to contribute to a show he has loved since childhood and see it blossom in a new era with a new Doctor was just too much to resist.’
Steven was responsible for introducing Doctor Who fans to Matt Smith as the eleventh doctor and Peter Capaldi as the twelfth.
He served as writer for some of the show’s most memorable episodes including The Girl In The Fireplace, The Empty Child and Blink – which introduced the Wheeping Angels, among the programme’s most memorable villains.
Steven previously said he hopes Doctor Who goes on forever like other English heroes such as Sherlock Holmes and Robin Hood.
He said: ‘I just want it to go on. I want it to not stop. I want it to, and I know Russell’s going to make use of its infinite adaptability to always be the number one predator in the environment.
‘That’s what I want. I want it to go on forever. I believe it can. Like the stories of Robin Hood and King Arthur and Sherlock Holmes. Some things always go on.’
MailOnline has contacted the BBC for comment.
Ncuti Gatwa previously admitted he was ‘deeply honoured’ and ‘beyond excited’ to be playing the Doctor, but admitted that he was also a ‘little bit scared’ to join the franchise.
History: Steven previously served as showrunner for the sci-fi series from 2010 to 2017 and was also a writer on the show (David Tennant pictured as the D
A source said: ‘Russell’s on a mission to make Doctor Who great again, event television not to be missed’ (Russell T Davies pictured)
He told the BBC: ‘This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care.
‘I will endeavour my upmost to do the same.’
He added: ‘The entire team have been so welcoming and truly give their hearts to the show. And so as much as it’s daunting, I’m aware I’m joining a really supportive family.