DoctorWho showrunner Russell T. Davies dismisses the initial reports that the Disney+ deal led to a budget increase of £10 million per episode. 'That is not the budget, and I worry that misinformation like that creates false expectation.'
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies has clarified speculation on the show's exact budget following its recent acquisition of a distribution deal with Disney+, which reportedly received increased funding going into its 60th Anniversary. Davies is returning as the showrunner since 2010, beginning with the three-episode 60th Anniversary special, airing later this year. This will be followed by a Christmas special episode, which will officially introduce Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Doctor Who Magazine's 586th edition was released this week, and Davies spoke with editors regarding the news about the show's increased funding, as reported by the Radio Times. Rumors have suggested that Doctor Who's Disney+ distribution deal would land the show a glamorous £10 million to work with per episode, but Davies has quickly dismissed these reports as incorrect.
"That has been exaggerated. If [£10 million per episode] was the budget, I’d be speaking to you from my base on the Moon. That is not the budget, and I worry that misinformation like that creates false expectation. Nonetheless, we have a lovely, handsome budget, and we’re very happy with how we’re proceeding with it.
The news of a distribution deal leading to increased funding for Doctor Who seemed promising, but a potential consequence was that Disney+ executives would have a large influence over the stories and the show's direction. There were some concerns that the show could lose its quintessentially British identity due to meddling by American producers. However, Davies has since reassured fans that Doctor Who will remain a BBC product and Disney will have no creative influence.
Though the reported £10 million per episode budget has been debunked by Davies, he still spoke of a "handsome budget," which is a hugely exciting prospect. The show has not always received the healthiest share of BBC's purse, but recent years have seen the broadcaster invest more into what has often been its flagship show. Much of Davies' run, however, was affected by a less-than-ideal budget, which limited the types of stories he could produce and characters he could use.
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