However, behind-the-scenes Whittaker has already technically \u201cleft\u201d \u2013 she filmed her final scenes in late 2021 \u2013 and according to a producer, her own response to that exit has been markedly more positive than you might expect.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had a little chat with her recently and she\u2019s great,\u201d Doctor Who executive producer Matt Strevens told Doctor Who Magazine<\/a>. \u201cShe\u2019s spent time with family over Christmas, and has basically just been catching up with people.<\/p> \u201cI think she\u2019s also enjoying being the Doctor in a different kind of way now. Because obviously she\u2019s still the Doctor until autumn, and I\u2019ve heard other actors who\u2019ve played the part say there\u2019s a quite nice period, when you\u2019ve finished filming but you\u2019re still wearing the coat.\u201d<\/p>\n More generally, Strevens (who is also leaving the show alongside Whittaker and showrunner Chris Chibnall) paid tribute to Whittaker\u2019s time as Doctor Who lead, noting that many cast and crew had been impressed by her dedication and leadership.<\/p>\n \u201cShe\u2019s not only an incredible actor but an incredible human being,\u201d Strevens said.<\/p>\n \u201cDoctor Who is so mad, and manic, and full-on, and you\u2019re constantly learning pages of monologue\u2026 Jodie did all that with such good humour and grace, but she\u2019s also one of the nicest company leaders I\u2019ve ever known.<\/p>\n \u201cShe really makes that floor a joy, and everyone who came onto that set was made to feel warm and welcome. That\u2019s been really special. And Mandip [Gill], too. We had Mandip for the entire journey, and she\u2019s an angel. Such a lovely woman, and great fun.\u201d<\/p>\n Altogether, it sounds like Whittaker has left the behind-the-scenes team on a positive note. Though whether fans will be able to remain as upbeat when the Thirteenth Doctor regenerates is, of course, another story.<\/p>\n Colin Baker, Bonnie Langford and Russell T Davies reveal a new adventure for the Sixth Doctor!![\""Matt\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/GettyImages-1047138770-41c9feb-scaled.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"BBC\\"")
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