Peter Jackson will not be directing an episode from season 8 of Doctor Who, a Deadline report stated on Aug. 24.

Rumors about Jackson directing an episode of Doctor Who had recently surfaced on the Internet. The talk was spurred by showrunner Steven Moffat's discussion about Jackson's wish to direct an episode of Doctor Who, mentioned at an AdLibComedy event at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

"He's serious about it. We talked at The Hobbit premiere - he just wants a Dalek," Moffat said. "So we'll give him a Dalek and he'll direct an episode. I think he'd like to us to go to New Zealand. I think it's entirely possible."

Saturday's report stated that Jackson had been given an open-ended invitation to direct an episode of the series if he was available. However, nothing has come to fruition since the director is completely tied-up with the second and third installments of The Hobbit trilogy. The website did not cite sources but made it clear that Jackson will not direct an episode of the show. 

Jackson revealed to Entertainment Weekly earlier in 2013 his interest in directing an episode of the show.

"They don't even have to pay me," Jackson said. "But I have got my eye on one of those nice new gold-colored Daleks. They must have a spare one (hint, hint)."    

Season 8 is scheduled to start filming in January 2014.

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