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Mick Joest

Following Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary Debut, Peter Capaldi Further Explains Why He Doesn't Want To Return To The Franchise

Peter Capaldi as The Doctor in Doctor Who.

Doctor Who is officially back for all the fans who have been eager to watch "The Star Beast" online with a Disney+ subscription, and there are no doubt many of us wondering what future surprises are in store. David Tennant hinted unexpected moments are coming, but it seems we can rule out any happy-go-lucky appearances from former Doctor actor Peter Capaldi. The Thick of It star was previously vocal about not returning for the 60th anniversary, and more recently solidified his lack of interest now that the show is back. 

Capaldi played the Twelfth Doctor on Doctor Who, and while his debut coincided with the 50th anniversary, it doesn't seem like he's going to pop up for the latest celebrations. In a recent interview with STV, the former star of the series explained once again why he's not willing to make another appearance to follow his initial departure: 

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