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Disney Chief Backs ‘Doctor Who’ As “Really Good Fit” After Ncuti Gatwa’s First Season — Edinburgh


Disney has voiced its support for 'Doctor Who' amid chatter over whether its co-production with BBC Studios was a success.

Disney has hailed Doctor Who as a “really good fit” for Disney+ amid industry chatter over whether its ambitious co-production deal with the BBC has been a success. Liam Keelan, Disney’s SVP of original productions in EMEA, said the company was “happy to have” the Ncuti Gatwa sci-fi series on Disney+ outside of the UK. An analysis by Deadline revealed industry speculation about Disney’s commitment to the Time Lord, with one source suggesting that the co-production deal’s future hangs in the balance.

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