Doctor Who season 13 is one of the many television shows out there that was hugely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While filming on the sci-fi has officially kicked off, the BBC series will have several changes due to the current global health crisis.
Doctor Who season 13 will be different compared to the preceding installments. The series has encountered filming challenges because of the real-life health crisis. There would be changes in terms of its production, how it is being filmed, as well as the way it will be written.
Speaking to Radio Times, co-executive producer Chris Chibnall discussed what has changed in the upcoming installment. He said that they've been talking about how to make the series in the middle of the pandemic over the past six months.
He explained that they had to "to re-interrogate absolutely everything." Unlike the previous installment, the executive producer said they wouldn't be able to do a two-part premiere similar to "Spyfall." Many things should be considered, including filming overseas and ensuring the safety of the cast and crew.
But, despite the changes, Chibnall said that they're all "incredibly excited" now that they've resumed production and have a schedule they believe they could stick to. There are still a lot of interesting stories coming once the next chapter arrives on BBC.
As per CarterMatt, Doctor Who season 13 may deliver more individual stories rather than bringing something large or elaborative in scale. The latest installment won't likely focus on huge adventures; instead, it will tell personal stories about each character.
While waiting for the new season, the series is still delivering a Holiday episode, titled "Revolution of the Daleks." This festive special features the new-look of the extraterrestrial race of mutants, and it also sees John Barrowman reprising his role as Captain Jack.
The official trailer of the Holiday episode has been unveiled, showing how the Daleks seemingly infiltrating society. They were meant to serve as means of defense, but it looks like they're oblivious of their intention. They could be huge destruction, which is a problem for everyone.
The good thing is that the Core companions -- Yaz (Mandip Gill), Graham (Bradley Walsh), and Ryan (Tosin Cole) -- are there to save the day. However, The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) is locked away until now, and there's no clear indication of how she'll escape prison.
The festive special will potentially set up what to expect - and not -- in Doctor Who season 13. Although the film is being filmed amidst the pandemic, co-executive producer Matt Strevens also told Radio Times that there'll be "no acceptance of lower standards" for the episodes they make.
Doctor Who season 13 is slated to premiere at some point in 2021.
