While the ninth season of "Doctor Who" still has a month to go before drawing to a close, news about the iconic British sci-fi drama's season 10 is already making the rounds online.
After rumors began to spread about a shorter "Doctor Who" season 10, series showrunner Steven Moffatt recently denied the reports that they are making fewer than 12 episodes next season via an interview with Radio Times.
"We're making a full series. I can confirm that," the series showrunner firmly stated. "I'm making a full series of 12 episodes, plus a Christmas special. I don't know when it goes out. That's up to someone else. And even if I did know – which I genuinely don't – I wouldn't be allowed to say so as I have absolutely no say in it whatsoever."
Lead actor Peter Capaldi also denied the reports, saying, "That's not what I've been told... that's not what I'm contracted for."
Several big changes are happening in season 10, including a later premiere date and a major cast revamp.
In an interview with Radio Free Skaro, series production designer Michael Pickwoad revealed that they will start filming the episodes for the next season at a later date compared to the previous seasons.
"[Work on series 10] won't start until well into the New Year," Pickwoad revealed. "So it will be probably be February [or] March before we start getting onto the next one." He added that the series will commence two months later.
Because of the delayed filming date, there is a big chance that "Doctor Who" season 10 will not have its usual Fall premiere. It could come out at a later date instead.
The Time Lord will also have to miss his companion Clara Oswald in "Doctor Who" season 10, since Jenna Coleman will no longer return to the series after the current season.
