David Tennant looks almost completely unrecognisable as Alexander Litvinenko in the new ITVX drama.
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David Tennant returned to Doctor Who last night as the 14th Doctor after a 12-year hiatus and the Good Omens star said he was “worried it would be difficult to get in the groove again.”
Alongside Catherine Tate, who played Donna Noble during Tennant’s previous stint as the 10th Doctor between 2005 and 2010, Tennant appeared last night in Jodie Whittaker’s final episode. Fans were also treated to a sneak peak of the 15th Doctor, Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa, who said: “What the hell is going on?”. Scroll down for a clip.
Speaking to the BBC’s Today this morning, Tennant said he was “worried it would be difficult to get in the groove again but it has been straightforward.”
“We’ve managed to keep the essence of the show and the world now has a very exciting moment to look forward to,” he added. “Doctor Who was a wonderful time in my life and it runs through me like a stick of rock so to be part of that show, go on that journey and return to it when I thought it was a memory has been an absolute present.”
While returning showrunner Russell T Davies is keeping things under wraps, Tennant and Tate are confirmed to appear in three special episodes of Doctor Who next year, as Gatwa’s rein as the Doctor gets underway. Another new castmember will beNetflix’s Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney, as Davies pivots the long-running series to target a new, diverse generation.
Gatwa will be the first Person of Color to play the role, Finney the first regular trans character and Whittaker was the first woman. The latter has led something of a revival, generating high ratings for the 60-year-old BBC sci-fi epic.
Davies said last night: “If you thought the appearance of David Tennant was a shock, we’ve got plenty more surprises on the way.
David Tennant looks almost completely unrecognisable as Alexander Litvinenko in the new ITVX drama.
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Jodie Whittaker’s final episode on Doctor Who aired and it brought back some familiar faces as the series celebrates its 60th anniversary. You can watch the clip in the video posted above.
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James Bond instead of Daniel Craig.Appearing on the Acting For Others podcast, the Doctor Who star said he had no idea he was being eyed for the role until recently.Asked if he’d ever been in the running, Tennant said: “I never believed I had, until I worked with a director recently who had worked with the Broccolis who said, ‘Yeah, you were on the list that time.’“I was like, ‘What time? What are you talking about?’ He went, ‘Yeah, the last time.’ I suppose it must have been Daniel Craig, before that I would have been a child.”He added: “I think it was quite a long list and I don’t think I was ever very near the top of it. But apparently so.”The role of 007 went to Daniel Craig in 2006. The actor went on to play the secret agent for 15 years before bowing out in No Time To Die.Earlier this month, producer Michael G.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jon Bernthal has signed with Cognition for representation. Bernthal joins a talented roster of clients which include two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali; BAFTA & SAG Award nominee Caitriona Balfe; Emmy Award winner Tobias Menzies; and “Doctor Who” star Jodie Whittaker.
2022 has been a good year for Keke Palmer. Not only is her film, “Nope,” a huge hit and being mentioned for possible awards consideration, but she also started working on the Aziz Ansari film, “Being Mortal,” which was expected to be a high-profile film for the actress.
ITVX and Viaplay four-partner Litvinenko, which will see David Tennant playing the doomed Russian dissident, has sold into 80 territories ahead of its launch. AMC+ and Sundance Now have taken rights in the U.S., while Prime Video bagged Canada from distributor ITV Studios.
Manori Ravindran International Editor The David Tennant-starring “Litvinenko” has sold into AMC+ and Sundance Now in the U.S., along with a host of other buyers in 80 international markets. The drama has pre-sold ahead of its debut on ITV’s forthcoming U.K. streaming service ITVX, which launches this fall, and NENT Group’s Viaplay streaming service in the Nordics, Netherlands, Poland and Baltics. Written by George Kay (“Lupin”) and produced by Patrick Spence, ITV Studios and Tiger Aspect Productions, the drama tells the story of Alexander Litvinenko, the former Russian Federal Security Services and KGB officer, whose death from polonium poisoning in November 2006 triggered one of the most complex and dangerous investigations in the history of the Metropolitan Police.
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Georgia Tennant is one of the most relatable personalities on social media, and we felt her pain on Wednesday as she opened up about her "state of mind" alongside a new photo.The mum-of-five was clearly on the go, and she shared a quick snap that suggested she might need a little more time to relax.READ: Georgia Tennant addresses possibility of baby number sixThe actress posted an image from a cafe, which showed an empty glass behind a teacup, which she appeared to have poured orange juice into instead of tea.The star captioned the picture: "Little insight into my state of mind…"WATCH: David Tennant's wife Georgia reveals parenting 'dread' in candid videoHer followers were quick to reassure her that she wasn't alone, even sharing details of their own similar incidents.MORE: David and Georgia Tennant spark reaction after sharing romantic selfieSEE: Inside Doctor Who star David Tennant's family home with wife Georgia and five kidsOne commented: "I remember putting the hot water from the kettle into the coffee jar instead of the mug!"A post shared by Georgia Tennant (@georgiatennantofficial)Georgia's fans related to her predicamentAnother agreed: "We've all been there. Perhaps not exactly this but we’ve been there."A third wrote: "Took me a minute! I recently added milk to my glass of water instead of my coffee, so I feel your pain," adding a laughing emoji.