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Jodie Whittaker, who has been portraying the Time Lord since 2017, will leave the position at the end of 2019. New actors are expected to take over the series' key roles. Whittaker will transfer the part to a different actor, but she will continue to appear in forthcoming episodes. She talked about how the news had made her feel.
Whittaker's exit from the series was announced by the creators in July. However, specials will still air until 2022. There will be a female Doctor. Russell T. Davies, the show's creator, will return to direct the role of the next Doctor. The well-liked T.V. show will continue with its thirteenth season in the meantime.
The 100th anniversary of Doctor Who is now being celebrated on the show. The first female Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, will pay tribute to the previous Time Lords as a way of marking the milestone. She will don some of the attire used by the other doctors.
Recently, Peter Capaldi was introduced as the new Doctor during a special live broadcast on B.B.C. One. Matt Smith, who will depart the program this Christmas, will be replaced by the next Doctor. The actor has previously appeared in popular television shows and motion pictures, such as The X-Files.
Troughton had a prosperous career in both film and television, yet his work as Doctor Who is what made him most famous. The actor was a vocal opponent of theater, once calling it "shouting in the evenings." He made his television debut in 1946 with a B.B.C. rendition of R.U.R. He also had a few bit parts in movies, such as the Player King in Hamlet and Jim in Escape.
Following the X-Files actor's resignation from Dr. Who, there is talk that the B.B.C. will hire someone else to fill the position. In his final season as the Doctor, Peter Capaldi declared that it would be his last. His final season with the series creator Steven Moffat will be this one. Although it is unclear if Capaldi will be replaced, there are already a few prospects.
Troughton's portrayal of the second Doctor of Doctor Who contributed to the series' overall tone and created a precedent for subsequent regenerations. His interpretation of the Doctor also contributed to the idea that each Doctor is unique. Troughton also contributed his own thoughts to the show, such as what makes a Doctor unique and when it's appropriate to say farewell.
The actor was raised on the stage but rose to fame for his work on television despite being an English native. He also made multiple appearances in science fiction and fantasy movies. Troughton portrayed the Second Doctor in the popular series during the 1970s. In the 1972–1973 season and in 1983, he reprised the part.
English actor Matt Smith is best known for playing the eleventh Doctor in the popular television series Doctor Who. His other prominent performances include Daemon Targaryen on Game of Thrones and Prince Philip in the B.B.C. miniseries The Crown. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for his performance as Prince Philip.
Smith played the Doctor for more than four years, making cameos in episodes starring Peter Capaldi and David Tennant. His first complete episode, "The Eleventh Hour," was produced in April 2010. His final episode, "The Time of the Doctor," was produced in December 2013.
The eleventh Doctor's final episode will be Matt Smith's last. In a recent interview, Smith expressed his enjoyment of playing the Doctor. It was a privilege to have the chance to play such a well-known figure, and I loved performing this role, Smith added.