Speaking after the ceremony, Yates responded to questions about his involvement and fan interest with the potential Doctor Who film, telling MTV News:
I can't really talk about that because its such a long way away. We're principally looking for a writer, and we'll start with that. Everything has to start with a great script, so that's more important than casting.
I've lived with (fan) pressure for so long. What's pressure? I don't know anymore! It's fine, it's good. It's such a wonderful character and such a wonderful world. It's exciting.
It's a long journey and we're going to take our time with it. Right now I'm looking forward to a vacation, frankly!
I've lived with (fan) pressure for so long. What's pressure? I don't know anymore! It's fine, it's good. It's such a wonderful character and such a wonderful world. It's exciting.
It's a long journey and we're going to take our time with it. Right now I'm looking forward to a vacation, frankly!
David Yates talks to MTV News, via MTV - may not play outside the United States
Doctor Who's lead writer Steven Moffat has responded to the comments made by Yates via Twitter, saying:
To clarify: any Doctor Who movie would be made by the BBC team, star the current TV Doctor and certainly NOT be a Hollywood reboot. David Yates, great director, was speaking off the cuff, on a red carpet. You've seen the rubbish I talk when I'm cornered.