I recall some criticisms that JB made about how the production of TW is run and perhaps that's been a factor in his itchy feet or in the producers desire to hedge their bets on that front.
My guess is that if they could get JM committed to enough episodes to either supplement or supplant JB, they'd do it in a heartbeat. They'd get a more committed boost to the audience share because the JM fanbase follows all of his projects. they'd get an opportunity to do another version of the 'reformed Time Agent' storyline for the TW fanbase that isn't part of the DW fanbase. They'd also get a great actor to add to the ensemble. But given what I understand about JM, I'm not sure he's in a position to commit to a show that shoots in Wales. It makes one wonder if the miniseries concept (5 episodes) might facilitate a larger role for Captain John since it could be in a shorter timeframe. Hm.
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My guess is that if they could get JM committed to enough episodes to either supplement or supplant JB, they'd do it in a heartbeat. They'd get a more committed boost to the audience share because the JM fanbase follows all of his projects. they'd get an opportunity to do another version of the 'reformed Time Agent' storyline for the TW fanbase that isn't part of the DW fanbase. They'd also get a great actor to add to the ensemble. But given what I understand about JM, I'm not sure he's in a position to commit to a show that shoots in Wales. It makes one wonder if the miniseries concept (5 episodes) might facilitate a larger role for Captain John since it could be in a shorter timeframe. Hm.