According to Rich Johnston at Comic Book Resources, new Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has put forth a request to legendary writer Neil Gaiman to pen an episode for the 2010 season. I will step back while you shriek with excitement.Neil Gaiman first garnered fame for his comic book of the 80's and 90's, The Sandman, which endeared him to all sorts of people who are now influential in the entertainment industry. He has written novels (one of which, Stardust, was recently adapted into a movie). He has written movies (most recently Beowulf). He has written for television before as well (the Babylon 5 episode "Day of the Dead").
I hope this rumor is true. Gaiman is well-versed in the fantasy genre and would add a great deal of knowledge and depth to the program. Given how the Doctor is portrayed more or less as a wizard with his sonic screwdriver doubling as a magic wand, perhaps Gaiman could add some more fantasy elements to it. Perhaps the Doctor could even meet Death.
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5-29-2008 @ 10:17AM
CaptKahunah said...
*SQUEAL*
Oh my god, that is the coolest rumor ever. I hope it pans out... I would love to see the doctor run into some of Gaiman's modernized gods, myself.
Of course, Death is much hotter...
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5-29-2008 @ 10:47AM
Meghan said...
That would be great. Plus, thanks to a blog entry almost two weeks ago talking about David Tennant's role in Hamlet, it's clear he can write for the Doctor. An excerpt:
"Lots of people are going to be doing Dr Who in Hamlet jokes, so this is just me getting it out of the way early, to avoid the rush...
To be, or not to be, that is the question. Weeelll.... More of A question really. Not THE question. Because, well, I mean, there are billions and billions of questions out there, and well, when I say billions, I mean, when you add in the answers, not just the questions, weeelll, you're looking at numbers that are positively astronomical and... for that matter the other question is what you lot are doing on this planet in the first place, and er, did anyone try just pushing this little red button?"
Neil's perfect for the show!
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5-29-2008 @ 11:22AM
Sam said...
Oh my God, this could create a vortex of geek-awesomeness that would negate all existence.
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5-29-2008 @ 11:53AM
Tom Hadley said...
Geek awesomeness would be if Terry Pratchett wrote for Doctor Who.
Then the Doctor could meet Death who TALKS LIKE THIS.
...seriously, The Doctor must have been to the Discworld...
5-29-2008 @ 11:46AM
Lyndon said...
This is the best rumor I've heard in ages! Please let it be true, cause it would be so cool if it is.
The only thing better, is if Neil were to get his own television series. Gawd knows, television could use him.
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5-29-2008 @ 3:51PM
Michael said...
Dude, you guys have got to STOP!!! I've already had to change my pants twice today, what with Shirley Manson joining "Sarah Connor" next season and the LOST finale later on tonight. Doctor Who meets Death??? Holy crap that would be sweet!!! Chock full of geeky goodness indeed!!
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5-29-2008 @ 6:26PM
Edd said...
Hooray! This news + Moffat in charge -a new favourite show!
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