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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mark Nguyen: [QB] As if the title didn't give it away - the new series has always been renewed, but Christopher Ecclestone has announced that he's not goign to come back. Read on for the news byte from outpostgallifrey.net: *** [b]BBC News has confirmed rumors from earlier today that Christopher Eccleston has decided not to return to Doctor Who for a second series. Press Association, a news wire service, says "Actor Christopher Eccleston has quit as Doctor Who after just one series, it was announced tonight. The star, who has appeared in television drama Cracker and hit film, Shallow Grave, is worried about being typecast. He is also planning new projects and found filming the series gruelling. In a statement issued through the BBC, Eccleston said: ‘The audience's response for the new Doctor Who has been incredible and I am really proud to be part of it and I hope viewers continue to enjoy the series." Former pop star, Billie Piper, will return in the role of the Time Lord's assistant, Rose, in the next raft of shows. Meanwhile, the BBC confirmed it was in talks with actor David Tennant, the star of the drama Casanova, which is currently showing on BBC3, as a possible replacement for Eccleston. Earlier today, the BBC announced it had commissioned the second series." Outpost Gallifrey earlier reported that the Sun newspaper was leading tomorrow with a story entitled "Doctor Who Quits!" but that it was possibly speculation taken from the Jane Tranter comments earlier today; however, with the news flash on BBC News, and a statement from Eccleston, it now appears to be true. We will keep you posted on breaking news about this development.[/b] *** There had been scattered reports during the filming that Eccleston had been unhappy with the pressures of filming an intensive series (13 episodes is unusually long for a BBC television drama), and even some of the recent media interviews quoted him as being worried about typecasting. So, while this is a blow for the show, it's not a COMPLETE suprise. Most people, myself included, are basically shocked that he'd leave the show after so short a time. Frankly, yeesh - this guy would never survive in Hollywood or Vancouver... Mark [/QB][/QUOTE]
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