Actress is currently shooting her third season as the star of the time travel show.
According to the source, showrunner Chris Chibnall will remain with the series.
She is the first woman to play the role.

‘Doctor Who’ star Jodie Whittaker.Credit: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images
Yes, Im doing another season,she told EW.
I absolutely adore it.
At some point, these shoes are going to be handed on, but its not yet.
Im clinging on tight!
Whittaker is currently shooting the upcoming season of the show.
“Were only a few weeks in.
Were obviously having to work in a very different way, under COVID protocols.
So, its not without its challenges but every series ofDoctor Whohas had its challenges.
This year’sspecial holiday episode ofDoctor Whosaw the departure of two core cast members, Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole.
It was recentlyannouncedthat comedian and actor John Bishop is joining the show for the new season.