Peter Capaldi Teases Doctor Who Series 9!

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A particularly teasing interview with Peter Capaldi has just hit the ‘net, with slight hints at what’s to come in Series 9.

Capaldi initially spoke about the nerves of addressing 7,000 people at the San Diego Comic Con – revealing that he’d cosplay as a Menoptera from The Web Planet! – but went on to say that spirit of adventure seen when riding the sleigh in Last Christmas continues:

“He’s throwing himself into life with a newfound hunger for adventure. He’s in pursuit of joy and grabbing every thrill that he can along the way. But I sense him running from something, that even he does not yet understand.”

And what can he tell us about the opening two-parter, The Magician’s Apprentice/ The Witch’s Familiar?

“It places the Doctor in a conflict that is central to his being, as well as containing some subtle tributes to the ’60s, and truly wonderful guest performances.”

He adds that, “in the hands of Michelle Gomez, Missy is more magnificently bad than ever before,” and hints at some scary monsters throughout the 12-episode run:

“There is an epic sweep to this season and I think the villains and monsters reflect that. Great new ones, brilliant old ones, and some very scary creatures looming in stories with real emotional ambition.”

All this and our first proper photo of Series 9, which you can see right at the top! Capaldi describes this image:

“The photo shows the Doctor about to make a mistake that has cataclysmic repercussions.”

But of course, it’s not all about the opener. The Twelfth Doctor talks about guest actress, Maisie Williams, who many will know from Game of Thrones:

“As an 18-year-old, she has taught me many new words and expressions. All I’ll say about her character is she shifts in cosmic ways.”

And he’s as enthusiastic as ever about his companion, Clara Oswald, played by Jenna Coleman:

“[The Doctor and Clara have] suddenly realized that they are the most fortunate people in all of time and space and are hellbent on adventure. Jenna continutes to deliver a beautifully nuanced, complex, and funny performance that marks her out as one of the best companions ever.”

Jenna has been a part of Doctor Who since May 2012 when she filmed Hide (2013), but first appeared on-screen later that year as Oswin in Asylum of the Daleks. So does Peter think this series will be her last?

“I hope not.”

Check out the full interview over at Entertainment Weekly.

Not long now, folks. Not. Long. Now.

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