'We Certainly Hope to Have a Discussion': Stargate, Independence Day Writer Wants to Reboot Doctor Who, After Report Claims He Wants to Bring Back David Tennant
Hollywood screenwriter Dean Devlin has confirmed his interest in rebooting Doctor Who, as the BBC seeks to find a new production partner.
Dean Devlin, a Hollywood screenwriter, has expressed his interest in rebooting Doctor Who, according to a report in The Times. Electric Company, the production company Devlin runs, is seeking a discussion with the BBC about the show's future. Devlin denied that negotiations between the BBC and Electric Company had officially begun, stating that his company would consider throwing its hat in the ring when the time is right.
The update comes after Devlin shared an AI-generated video on Facebook, featuring himself and other former Doctor Who actors on the set of the TARDIS. The BBC is currently seeking a new production partner for Doctor Who, with BBC Studios being the most likely winner of the rights.
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