“It seems to me that most things that are being made are designed for young people. There aren't that many depictions of melancholic older people, even though they form a growing proportion of the population.”

Peter Capaldi is a Scottish actor, writer and director best known for his role as the Twelfth Doctor in the long‑running BBC series “Doctor Who.” He has also appeared in films such as “The Thick of It,” for which he won a BAFTA Television Award, and “In the Loop.” In addition to acting, Capaldi has written and directed several television episodes and stage productions.