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\"Doctor Who\" first appeared on TV in the U.K. in 1963. Since then, 13 actors have portrayed the character. Gatwa's version of the character will debut in 2023 as the show celebrates its 60th anniversary.
\"I love this show, and this is the best of both worlds -- with the vision and joy of the BBC and Disney+ together we can launch the TARDIS all around the planet, reaching a new generation of fans while keeping our traditional home firmly on the BBC in the UK,\" showrunner Russell T Davies said in a statement.
Ayo Davis, the president of Disney Branded Television, also weighed in on the news. \"'Doctor Who' has captivated the imaginations of families around the world for the past six decades,\" Davis said in a statement. \"We are so excited about this collaboration with the BBC, and the opportunity to bring this iconic franchise -- and Russell T Davies' brilliant vision -- to life for a huge new global audience.\"
\"Grab your sonic screwdrivers and prepare to travel through time and space!\" Davis added, referring to The Doctor's iconic multifunctional tool, which can be used for a variety of purposes.
Ncuti Gatwa, the next Doctor, joins us to answer some questions about all things #DoctorWho ❤️❤️➕🟦 pic.twitter.com/6Z4aGH5XqV
— Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) October 25, 2022
Charlotte Moore, chief content officer for the BBC, said in a separate statement that she was \"thrilled\" about the partnership, calling Disney \"the perfect partners to bring this very British show to the rest of the world.\"
\"Russell T Davies' vision for Doctor Who has always been out of this world and we are committed to ensuring that audiences across the globe get the opportunity to enjoy the Doctor's epic adventures with the scale and ambition that they deserve,\" Moore stated.
A subscription to Disney+ costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year, and a bundle consisting of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ costs $13.99 per month.
Disney is the parent company of ABC News and \"Good Morning America.\"
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