Matt Smith is leaving Doctor Who.
BBC announced Smith's departure will take place after he appears in the 50th anniversary and the 2013 Christmas special. Smith first stepped into the TARDIS in 2010. Steven Moffat lead writer and executive producer on Doctor Who praised Smith's work on the long running series.
G reat actors always know when it's time for the curtain call so this Christmas prepare for your hearts to break as we say goodbye to number Eleven. Thank you Matt bow ties were never cooler he said. Of course this isn't the end of the story because now the search begins. Somewhere out there right now all unknowing just going about their business is someone who's about to become the Doctor. A life is going to change and 'Doctor Who' will be born all over again After 50 years that's still so exciting
Rumors of Smith's departure first surfaced in March. I am very happy doing it. I go and I do the anniversary special then I go away for a bit. Then I come back and I do the Christmas special. It's sort of one of those jobs that you have to take year by year really because it's 10 months a year. It's all consuming so I don't think you can plan five six years ahead or even two years ahead Smith said on Jonathan Ross s show in March 2013. At the moment it s 2013 and we will see what 2014 holds.
Now it's official. Smith said Doctor Who was the most brilliant experience thanks to the cast crew and fans. I'm incredibly grateful to all the cast and crew who work tirelessly every day to realize all the elements of the show and deliver 'Doctor Who' to the audience. Many of them have become good friends and I'm incredibly proud of what we have achieved over the last four years.
Having Steven Moffat as showrunner write such varied funny mind bending and brilliant scripts has been one of the greatest and most rewarding challenges of my career Smith continued in a statement. It's been a privilege and a treat to work with Steven he's a good friend and will continue to shape a brilliant world for the Doctor.
Smith praised the fans of Doctor Who for being unlike any other for their dedication to the series.
Thank you so very much for supporting my incarnation of the Time Lord number Eleven who I might add is not done yet I'm back for the 50th anniversary and the Christmas special he said. t's been an honor to play this part to follow the legacy of brilliant actors and helm the TARDIS for a spell with 'the ginger the nose and the impossible one'. But when ya gotta go ya gotta go and Trenzalore calls. Thank you guys.
The Doctor Who 50th anniversary airs Saturday November 23 2013 on BBC America.
Loading Slideshow The Name of the DoctorThe Name of the Doctor
Nightmare in SilverNightmare in Silver
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Doctor Who 50th Anniversary SpecialMatt Smith stands beneath a suspended Tardis as Jenna Louise Coleman stands inside the time machine during filming of the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary SpecialJenna Louise Coleman stands in a suspended Tardis during filming of the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary SpecialMatt Smith hangs beneath a suspended Tardis as Jenna Louise Coleman stands inside the time machine during filming of the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary SpecialMatt Smith stands beneath a suspended Tardis as Jenna Louise Coleman stands inside the time machine during filming of the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary SpecialMatt Smith and Jenna Louise Coleman stands film the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.
The Bells of Saint JohnThe Doctor s search for Clara Oswald brings him to modern day London where Wi Fi is everywhere. Humanity lives in a Wi Fi soup. But something dangerous is lurking in the signals picking off minds and imprisoning them. As Clara becomes the target of this insidious menace the Doctor races to save her and the world from an ancient enemy. Episode credits Written by Steven Moffat directed by Colm McCarthy (Ripper Street The Tudors) and produced by Denise Paul (Taggart).
The Rings of AkhatenClara wants to see something awesome so the Doctor whisks her off to the inhabited rings of the planet Akhaten where the Festival of Offerings is in full swing. Clara meets the young Queen of Years as the pilgrims and natives ready for the ceremony. But something is stirring in the pyramid and a sacrifice will be demanded. Episode credits Written by Neil Cross (Mama Luther) directed by Farren Blackburn (Luther The Fades) and produced by Denise Paul
Cold WarThe Doctor and Clara land on a damaged Russian Submarine in 1983 as it spirals out of control into the ocean depths. An alien creature is loose on board having escaped from a block of Arctic ice. With tempers flaring and a cargo of nuclear weapons on board it s not just the crew but the whole of humanity at stake Episode credits Written by Mark Gatiss (Sherlock) and directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Silent Witness).
HideClara and the Doctor arrive at Caliburn House a haunted mansion sat alone on a desolate moor. Within its walls a ghost hunting Professor and a gifted psychic are searching for the Witch of the Well. Her apparition appears throughout the history of the building but is she really a ghost And what is chasing her Episode credits Written by Neil Cross and directed by Jamie Payne (The Hour Call the Midwife).
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