'Doctor Who' Adds Neil Patrick Harris to 60th Anniversary

The 60th anniversary special of Doctor Who may not be arriving until 2023, but the cast list is already stacked

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The BBC announced that the Emmy winner is already filming scenes that will be part of the special. We’ll have to wait for any details

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“It’s my huge honour to open our studio doors for the mighty Neil Patrick Harris… but who, why, what is he playing?"

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Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor will be regenerating in the upcoming fall 2022 special, while Ncuti Gatwa has already been announced to be taking over the role

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But it has also been revealed that David Tennant, as well as Catherine Tate, will be back for the 60th anniversary special

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“They’re back! And it looks impossible — first, we announce a new Doctor, and then an old Doctor, along with the wonderful Donna

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Davies said at the time. “Maybe this is a missing story. Or a parallel world. Or a dream, or a trick, or a flashback

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