Summary
- Co-writer Herron reveals hope for a reunion with Rogue, leaving open the possibility for future plot development.
- The writer was surprised that the scene with the ring was not taken out.
- Jonathan Groff also recently revealed interest in returning as the character.
Kate Herron addresses whether the Fifteenth Doctor's (Ncuti Gatwa) romantic interest, Rogue, could return after their the latest Doctor Who episode.
In an interview with TV Insider, "Rogue" co-writer Herron addressed whether a reunion could be in the cards. While the script's "Find me" wasn't intended to be a hint, the line making it into the final episode left the writer hopeful. She also stated that she would be flattered if showrunner Russell T Davies chose to bring back Rogue in the future. Check out Herron's full response below:
I think me and Briony are just cheeky. We just put in the script, “Find me,” and the Doctor has his ring and we were like, maybe they’ll take it out, but Russell let us keep it in there. So, no. Look, we were excited and we love Rogue, obviously, the character. So if Russell decides to bring Rogue back, that would be extremely flattering.
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However, Davies previously revealed that he had clear long-term goals for the show's future beyond the current two-season agreement between the BBC and Disney+, so welcoming back one of season 14's biggest guest stars may not be difficult.
With Herron and Briony Redman writing Rogue's final line, it may not be likely that the character will return in the near future. Doctor Who season 15 wrapped filming in May, but it is currently unconfirmed whether Groff returned to set throughout the production. However, Davies previously revealed that he had clear long-term goals for the show's future beyond the current two-season agreement between the BBC and Disney+, so welcoming back one of season 14's biggest guest stars may not be difficult.
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Furthermore, Groff expressed in an interview for behind-the-scenes Doctor Who: Unleashed that he was open to returning as Rogue to address his fate. Despite the characters just meeting, Rogue immediately had a good grasp on the Doctor and who he is, not only sparing him the guilt of losing Ruby (Millie Gibson) but of giving in to his worse impulses. Rogue stated he doesn't deal with pretending, so it's likely the Doctor Who season 14 character has complete faith that he and the Time Lord will meet again.
Though brief, Rogue and the Doctor's whirlwind Regency romance is a clear highlight of Doctor Who season 14. Gatwa and Groff's chemistry provided a sweet dynamic that left both characters vulnerable to one another while breaking ground for the series' LGBTQ representation. While Herron and Redman may not have intended for it to receive a follow-up, their comment on the bounty hunter's final line may show Davies' is aware of how important such a story could be. Though Rogue may be gone, it is clear the Doctor will his newest love.
Source: TV Insider
Doctor Who
- Release Date
- December 25, 2023
- Network
- BBC
- Directors
- Douglas Camfield, David Maloney, Christopher Barry, Michael E. Briant, Barry Letts, Michael Ferguson, Richard Martin, Peter Moffatt, Pennant Roberts, Lennie Mayne, Chris Clough, Ron Jones, Paddy Russell, Paul Bernard, Michael Hayes, Timothy Combe, Morris Barry, Gerald Blake, Graeme Harper, Waris Hussein, Rodney Bennett, Mervyn Pinfield, Hugh David, John Gorrie
Cast
The Doctor
Millie GibsonRuby Sunday
WHERE TO WATCH
The latest Doctor Who series introduces the Fifteenth Doctor, ed by new companion Ruby Sunday.
- Writers
- Russell T. Davies, Dave Gibbons, Kate Herron, Steven Moffat
- Franchise(s)
- Doctor Who / Whoniverse
- Seasons
- 2
- Streaming Service(s)
- Apple, Britbox, M, Dis
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