The legacy of theDoctor WhoChristmas Special will continue this year, and we just got our first look at the upcoming annual Christmas episode. BBC has just released a new behind the scenes video, showcasing the production of theDoctor WhoChristmas Special this year, but more importantly, some sweet footage from the episode.
Thefirst footagedebuted during a panel atNew York Comic Con, which is taking place now through Sunday. Luckily, BBC was kind enough to upload the footage to theDoctor Whochannel onYouTubefor everyone to see. This year,Doctor Whowill be dipping its toe into the superhero world. The episode, titled “The Return of Doctor Mysterio,” will feature the Doctor helping a caped crime fighter to save New York.Doctor WhoshowrunnerSteven Moffat, who is departing the show after season 10, had this to say during the panel.
“I’ve always loved superheroes and thisChristmas Doctor Whodives into that world. My favourite superhero is Clark Kent. Not Superman, Clark Kent.”
Justin Chatwin, ofOrphan Blackfame, will be playing the role of the masked hero in this newDoctor WhoChristmas Special. This morning, theBBC AmericaTwitter account posted a picture ofJustin Chatwinin his superhero getup, which we will be seeing in its full glory this December. The costume looks very 90s Batman-esque, which should fit in very nicely in theDoctor Whouniverse.
The tradition of theDoctor WhoChristmas Special dates back to 1965 from an episode that is actually missing from the BBC archive. In that episode, the first DoctorWilliam Hartnellbreaks the fourth wall and says to viewers “Incidentally, a happy Christmas to all of you at home.” OnceDoctor Whowas revived in 2005, the annualChristmas Specialbecame a staple for fans to look forward to every year.
“The Return of Doctor Mysterio” will air on BBC One this December. The special 60-minute episode was written bySteven Moffat, who is leavingDoctor Whoas the showrunner, withBroadchurchexecutive producerChris Chibnalltaking over as showrunner for season 11.Charity Wakefield,Matt Lucas,Adetomiwa Edun,Aleksandar JovanovicandLogan Hoffmanwill star alongsideJustin ChatwinandPeter Capaldiin this yearsDoctor WhoChristmas Special. Be sure to check out the first look at the episode for yourself below.
