Production has officially begun on the eighth series of Doctor Who, complete with an entirely new Doctor. Peter Capaldi steps into the titular role recently vacated by Matt Smith, and BBC has released the first image of Capaldi in full costume alongside co-star Jenna Coleman. The first episode of series eight was written by showrunner Steven Moffat, while the second was penned by Phil Ford; both are being directed by Kill List and Sightseers helmer Ben Wheatley. Speaking about his first day of filming, Capaldi said, “New job, first day, slightly nervous. Just like the Doctor, I’m emerging from the TARDIS into a whole other world.”

Filming on Doctor Who will continue in Cardiff until August 2014. Hit the jump to check out the first image and to read remarks from the show’s crew regarding the new series.

Via the Doctor Who Facebook page.

Here’s the official press release with remarks from the Doctor Who crew: