Is David Tennant coming back to Doctor Who?

SINCE 1963, Doctor Who has greeted science-fiction fans with an enticing series dedicated to time-traveling and adventure.

Throughout the show, several actors and actresses have portrayed the Doctor - including David Tennant.

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Is David Tennant coming back to Doctor Who?

Doctor Who is a series following the life of the Doctor - an alien with the ability to manipulate time - after he escapes from his planet, Gallifrey, with a time machine known as the TARDIS.

TARDIS stands for Time and Relative Dimension in Space, the machine appearing as a British police box.

Since the series' inception, various people have portrayed the Doctor.

The tenth Doctor Who came in the shape of Scottish actor David Tennant, mostly known for his portrayal of Barty Crouch Jr in the Harry Potter film franchise.

In May of 2022, Ncuti Gatwa officially joined the ranks as the upcoming fourteenth Doctor.

A from the creators of Doctor Who announced the return of a familiar face in addition to Ncuti's role - Tennant will appear on the show once more in 2023.

Although it is unclear exactly what his role as the Doctor will be in comparison to Ncuit's, Tennant and his former co-star, Catherine Tate, have been spotted filming.

"They're back! And it looks impossible - first, we announce a new Doctor, and then an old Doctor, along with the wonderful Donna, what on earth is happening?" said showrunner Russell T Davies.

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"Maybe this is a missing story. Or a parallel world. Or a dream, or a trick, or a flashback."

He continued: "The only thing I can confirm is that it's going to be spectacular, as two of our greatest stars reunite for the battle of a lifetime."

Who is David Tennant?

Born on April 18, 1971, David Tennant is a native of Bathgate, West Lothian, an area of Scotland.

As a child, he decided to become an actor, inspired by his love for the series he would one day lead: Doctor Who.

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After studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - formerly the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama - Tennant made his major debut in the 1994 drama series, Takin' Over the Asylum.

He has since appeared in a number of television shows, including:

• Duck Patrol (1998)
• Posh Nosh (2003)
• Terri McIntyre (2003)
• He Knew He Was Right (2004)
• Blackpool (2004)
• Casanova (2005)
• Doctor Who (2005-2010, 2013, 2023)

Tennant is also known for several major motion pictures, including Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) and How to Train Your Dragon (2010).

How can I watch season 14 of Doctor Who?

Doctor Who season 14 will debut on BBC America in 2023.

Although an exact date has not yet been announced, the 60th anniversary special for the show is set to air in November of that year.

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Previous seasons of Doctor Who are available for streaming via HBO Max.

Viewers can also purchase episodes via Amazon and Apple.