David Tennant Casting‍ Discussion | Doctor Who: 2nd Russell T Davies Era

David Tennant is back…but just what does that mean? We discuss Tennant and Catherine Tate’s return, and Russell T Davies’ casting of a new Rose. We talk exorcising the past, leak literacy, fanservice friction, character stasis, the interaction of Chibnall’s outgoing centenary and RTD’s opening anniversary, universe contraction and expansion, new costumes, and who is driving Doctor Who. The first half of this discussion looks at these public announcements and what they signify, and the second half explores the nature of leaks, spoilers, and digs into why these announcements surprised some fans less than others. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:40) The Tennant, Donna, Rose announcements (00:12:08) Tennant's new costume (00:17:40) The press release + nature of returning characters (00:30:30) Throwaway lines as gospel + small universes (00:36:02) The press release + multi-Doctor specials (00:48:54) Anniversaries and change + 'special' Doctors (01:01:05) Our new Rose (01:13:59) The nature of leaks (01:12:03) Who makes Doctor Who? (01:30:37) Leak discussion (main leaks) (02:04:04) Leak discussion (separate leak)…

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