Doctor Who casting legend Andy Pryor has confirmed he’s stepping down following news that the BBC is putting the show out to tender.
The BBC has confirmed that this year’s Christmas special has been cancelled, and Russell T Davies has stepped down as showrunner.
Casting director Pryor, who has worked on Doctor Who since it was rebooted in 2005 and who has cast every Doctor of the modern era, also confirmed he’s stepping back in a statement on Instagram.
“It’s the end of a long, happy and thrilling era,” he said. “196 episodes. 8 Doctors. Anything between 10 and 30 companions, depending on your definition. Several thousand cast members (a figure that’s pretty much impossible to be precise about.) Thank you to each and every one of them.”
He added: “And the biggest thanks to my colleagues who invited me on board way back when and became my great friends @russelltdavies63 & @juliegardnerbwa. Not to mention the great years with @stevenwmoffat & #ChrisChibnall.”
Pryor’s departure comes after the BBC confirmed it will put the show out to competitive tender this year.
