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Andrea Laford

Jodie Whittaker auditioned for a role on Doctor Who Series 5

During a Times Magazine interview, Jodie Whittaker told the interviewer, Dan Kennedy, that she was up for a role in Doctor Who during Matt Smith’s first series as the Eleventh Doctor, according to the Radio Times. Whittaker couldn’t recall which part she failed to land but, if she had, she could have possibly been in one of … >

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Doctor Who: ‘The Woman Who Fell to Earth’ premiere: the Sheffield connection

It is widely known among Doctor Who fans that some filming occurred in Sheffield during the first block of filming for Doctor Who Series 11. Among the known Sheffield filming locations for the first filming block are Hunter House Road, Hunter’s Bar, the HTC Plant, Norton Water Tower, Shrewsbury Road, Sheffield Train Station and Park … >

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Jodie Whittaker to guest on Graham Norton September 28

Along with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, Ryan Gosling and a performance by Rod Stewart, Jodie Whittaker will appear as a guest on The Graham Norton Show on September 28, according to Digital Spy. It shall be interesting to see how Whittaker interacts with Norton and her fellow guests. This is Jodie Whittaker’s first appearance … >

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John Simm would “absolutely consider” returning to Doctor Who

In an interview with the Metro, John Simm was asked if he might play opposite Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who. He gave an encouraging anwer: “I’ve no idea but if they asked me I’d absolutely consider it because she’s fantastic. It’s always a pleasure and a joy to go back and do that show and … >

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Doctor Who Series 11: huge Doctor, companion character arcs

Jodie Whittaker was recorded speaking of Doctor Who Series 11 as an “ensemble piece” in a video shared by BBC America. “It certainly isn’t a story about the Doctor. It’s an ensemble piece and it’s huge character arcs for all four of us. And I think that’s really necessary because it’s far more interesting.” It’s … >

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Doctor Who Series 11: new casting news

Some casting news for the first filming block was discovered by a Twitter user. @Ruther2 found found a Doctor Who credit on Lisa Stokke’s Spotlight CV which lists her as portraying a character called Trine in an episode directed by Jamie Childs. Stoke is a talented actress and singer with dual American/Norwegian citizenship. #DoctorWho casting … >

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Doctor Who Series 11: no tears for the Doctor

Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall were interviewed in the The Times. Whittaker describes an optimistic Doctor, full of wonder: “I think there are moments of anguish, but I feel that the way I enter into the role is with my eyes open and the lights on. You’re five years old and you’re in a dark … >

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Additional footage shown with Australian Doctor Who cinema premiere

Sharmill Films have announced new details about some extra content to be shown along with their cinema screenings of The Woman Who Fell to Earth on October 8. In addition to the 65-minute episode, the cinemas will show additional footage featuring exclusive interviews with Jodie Whittaker, showrunner Chris Chibnall and first episode director Jamie Childs, who … >

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Doctor Who Series 11 premiere in US cinemas October 10

An American chain of theatres will show the first episode of Doctor Who Series 11.  On October 10, the AMC Theatres chain will offer The Woman Who Fell to Earth in at least some of their theatres. The showing lists as one hour, thirty minutes. The length of the first Series 11 episode was first announced … >

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