It seems like the popular British sci-fi series "Doctor Who" is a favorite of some of the best filmmakers and writers in the entertainment industry to date. Recently, another screenwriter announced his intentions to pen an episode for the BBC One drama.
Armando Iannucci, the series showrunner and creator of HBO's "Veep," recently shared with The Guardian that he is very interested to write an episode for Steven Moffat's series if he can manage to squeeze it in his very busy schedule.
Iannucci also said that he already discussed it with Moffatt, and would be thrilled to once again work with actor Peter Capaldi. The actor worked with him in his former satirical show titled "The Thick Of It."
"I'm a big fan of Doctor Who and obviously with Peter, who's loving it, it would be nice to," Iannucci stated. "I've spoken off and on to them but it's a case of being able to fit something in. It's a nice thought."
The seasoned screenwriter/ series creator also said that he already has an idea of where he wants to bring the Doctor.
"Yes, in our conversations there was an idea we had, but it may be a wee while yet before we get round to working out when it would be," he said. "Knowing I am committed for the next year or so, it's all on hold. 'Let's get back in touch when we can'."
Aside from Iannucci, other highly respected individuals from the film and TV industry who presented their interest to work for the show include "The Hobbit's'" Peter Jackson, who wants to direct several episodes, as well as Neil Gaiman, who already wrote some installments of the series.
On Thursday this week, the reboot version of "Doctor Who" celebrated its 10th year anniversary on air, after Russell T. Davies produced the pilot episode of the long-running British television institution back in 2005.
The very first episode of the show was aired in 1963.
