And the Next Doctor Who Is… [Updating]

It’s only been a few weeks since we learned that Matt Smith was stepping down from Doctor Who, and it’s been nothing but speculation about who’s replacing him ever since. The announcement came today in a worldwide simulcast from the BBC. The next Doctor is…

Update: It’s official! It’s Peter Capaldi!

Update: According to the Mirror, fashion photographer Rankin tweeted that he photographed a male Doctor for today’s event. That’s right. It’s a man, baby.

(via The BBC)

Meanwhile in related links

• We guess Misha Collins was just messing with everyone?
• Peter Capaldi was the favorite rumor to be stepping into the part
• I wonder whether Steven Moffat wants everyone to still keep it secret

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