Doctor Who confirms return of legendary monsters for Jodie Whittaker’s final series in spoiler ‘screw-up’
DOCTOR Who’s legendary weeping angels will make a chilling return as Jodie Whittaker rounds off her time as the Time Lord. Show boss Steven Moffat confirmed the comeback of the race of predatory creatures, which first appeared on the BBC show in 2007. The Doctor Who creator made the confession after it was revealed Jodie […]
DOCTOR Who’s legendary weeping angels will make a chilling return as Jodie Whittaker rounds off her time as the Time Lord.
Show boss Steven Moffat confirmed the comeback of the race of predatory creatures, which first appeared on the BBC show in 2007.
The Doctor Who creator made the confession after it was revealed Jodie would quit from her role as the first female Doctor after this series.
Steven said: “It breaks my heart when a Doctor Who resigns.
“But it’s too soon to be sad, there’s going to be a whole new season of Jodie’s Doctor. And she’s going to fight the Weeping Angels.”
Yet in an apparent error revealing the plot twist he later added: “I made a screw-up.”
The spooks neither kill or paralyse their victims.
Instead, they use time paradoxes to send their victim to the past – then feed off the energy they would have had in the present time.
The Doctor previously described the Weeping Angels as “the only psychopaths in the universe to kill you nicely.”
She’s going to fight the Weeping Angels,”
Steven Moffat
FINAL SEASON
Last moth, it was confirmed Jodie will not return after three series on the BBC One drama – and nor will showrunner Chris Chibnall.
The announcement came after months of rumours that the acclaimed actress would be making her departure from the beloved sci-fi programme.
After the highly-anticipated series airs later this year, Jodie’s portrayal of the character will come to an end with a six-part event serial, and two specials next year.
Speaking about her departure, Jodie said: “In 2017 I opened my glorious gift box of size 13 shoes.
“I could not have guessed the brilliant adventures, worlds and wonders I was to see in them.
I don’t think I’ll ever be able to express what this role has given me,”
Jodie Whittaker
“My heart is so full of love for this show, for the team who make it, for the fans who watch it and for what it has brought to my life.
“And I cannot thank Chris enough for entrusting me with his incredible stories. We knew that we wanted to ride this wave side by side, and pass on the baton together.
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“So here we are, weeks away from wrapping on the best job I have ever had. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to express what this role has given me. I will carry the Doctor and the lessons I’ve learnt forever.
“I know change can be scary and none of us know what’s out there. That’s why we keep looking. Travel Hopefully. The Universe will surprise you. Constantly.”
The star joined the cast of Doctor Who back in 2017 after being cast by Chibnall, taking over from Peter Capaldi, who played the Doctor from 2013 to 2017.
It remains unclear who will replace Jodie, but the likes of Olly Alexander, Michaela Coel, Richard Ayoade and Helena Bonham Carter have all been tipped as prospective Time Lords.
