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Title: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Jubal on June 02, 2013, 02:19:17 PM
OK, so Matt Smith is leaving, we get a new one, but who?

Personally hoping for older, don't want some babyfaced whizzkid again. Ben Daniels has been mentioned and I think I could get behind that. Sean Pertwee also a possibility. A number of black actors are in the running too, which would be a big change to the look. Hope they don't make the Doctor a woman though; I very much want more characterful women in the series but actually I think the Doctor's gender should probably be one of the constants of the character.

Also I want Moffat's job.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: comrade_general on June 02, 2013, 02:21:40 PM
(http://www.biography.com/imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/A/Rowan-Atkinson-9191636-1-402.jpg)

It's time.

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Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Scarlet on June 02, 2013, 02:48:16 PM
It has already happened.

Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: comrade_general on June 02, 2013, 02:50:51 PM
But it needs to be official!
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Scarlet on June 02, 2013, 02:54:46 PM
But yes, I agree that an older Doctor would be better and not female (it'd be weird). I think the Doctor is a male Time Lord.

And companion-wise we seriously need a companion with brains and who isn't quite so useless. Making out is not required and is, quite frankly, weird. I don't see why the Doctor needs to be romatically involved with anyone.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Jubal on June 02, 2013, 03:07:21 PM
As a different shout, Bill Nighy could be a good older actor call for it?

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Also, I want to see the return of Bellal the Exxilon (or one of his species) as a companion;
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Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Scarlet on June 02, 2013, 03:12:22 PM
I'm not sure about Bill Nighy. His roles are quite often the same (or similar) character and I can't see him breaking out of it. They'll also go for someone who'll appeal to America - possibly a reason to go for Hugh Laurie, as you suggested Jubal.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: comrade_general on June 02, 2013, 03:21:23 PM
I really dislike the House character, but I know that's not Hugh Laurie's fault. I'm sure he would be more likable as The Doctor if that was the case.

I'm just curious to see how this John Hurt thing plays out.

On a side note I quite liked Christopher Eccleston and thought it rather humorous when I remembered he was the bad guy in Gone in Sixty Seconds. :)
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Jubal on June 02, 2013, 03:32:32 PM
I think Laurie could be a very good Doctor, but after House he's going to be charging insane fees I presume.

The best thing might be to pull in someone really not very heard of, and/or a stage actor.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Scarlet on June 02, 2013, 03:45:26 PM
I think not very much the head of is the right idea. When Matt Smith turned up I was the only person in my entire friendship group who knew who he was and that was only because he played Jim in Ruby in the Smoke.

Who has been good in semi-major roles in recent BBC series, friends?
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Pentagathus on June 02, 2013, 04:24:19 PM
I remember my english teacher told us she knew him from uni. But I don't know whether he was a decent Dr because I don't watch it. So I'm not bothered who they choose. But someone mildly mental would be good.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Clockwork on June 02, 2013, 06:08:08 PM
I know mates of Matt Smith, he still has a group of drinking buddies down in Northants. I didn't like him all that much personally.

I'd say Martin Freeman could probably do it and Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock was pretty decent and it's basically the same character.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Jubal on June 02, 2013, 06:24:06 PM
Freeman isn't mad enough in all his character I've seen, and Cumberbatch... it's possible but I don't like the idea personally. The more I think about it the more I want someone who isn't too iconic from somewhere else.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Clockwork on June 02, 2013, 11:33:53 PM
I think he could be if given enough reign to do it.

Maybe JJ from skins, though perhaps same problem...And his acting skills. Heath Ledger would have been a sound choice, bit late for that now though.

Lenny Henry for the doctor. Can this combination be beaten? Perhaps. Perhaps even easily.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Pentagathus on June 02, 2013, 11:37:52 PM
Is cumberbatch Smaug?
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Jubal on June 02, 2013, 11:46:54 PM
Scarlet and I have concluded that Stephen Mangan would be AMAZING as the Doctor. I don't think he'll get it, but it would be the best of all the things ever ever ever.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: comrade_general on June 03, 2013, 12:09:28 AM
I'm still going with Rowan.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Othko97 on June 03, 2013, 11:46:31 AM
Rowan Atkinson as the Doctor would be incredible. However, I personally hope that Boris Johnson decides to start an acting career between now and Christmas.

(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2009/4/7/1239117467627/Boris-Johnson-cycling-in--002.jpg)

The new Doctor riding into battle as Daleks attack a woman in the street!
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Gen_Glory on June 03, 2013, 01:00:33 PM
@penty: yes he is

@othko: Have you heard Eddie Izzard is planning to run against him in the next mayoral elections?
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Othko97 on June 03, 2013, 01:15:08 PM
No I hadn't. This will be an election to remember.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Clockwork on June 03, 2013, 02:49:16 PM
David Thewlis (Lupin from Harry Potter), or....Alan Rickman. That would be great.

Izzard as the next London Mayor? Well as that picture shows, stranger things have happened...
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: comrade_general on June 03, 2013, 08:16:23 PM
Quote from: Rob on June 03, 2013, 02:49:16 PM
Alan Rickman
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Lady Grey on August 04, 2013, 09:47:29 PM
What does everyone think of 12's casting?

I'm thrilled, personally. He's a fantastic actor. :D

Rob, I agree, David Thewlis would have been brilliant also. :)
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Scarlet on August 04, 2013, 09:57:06 PM
Excited. But slightly wary as with every casting.

Jubal and I decided he'd probably be pretty good an then proceeded to have a long conversation about potential costumes instead :P
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: comrade_general on August 04, 2013, 11:21:27 PM
Dare I find out who it is or let myself be surprised?
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Scarlet on August 05, 2013, 12:17:38 AM
You can choose, you may not know who he is.. I don't know if he's well known outside of the UK.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: comrade_general on August 05, 2013, 12:26:21 AM
It's a long time to wait. I'm sure I'll accidentally find out somehow. :P
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Scarlet on August 05, 2013, 12:34:09 AM
Spoiler: Don't open if you don't want to know who the next doctor is (in which case, why the hell are you looking at this thread?). (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: comrade_general on August 05, 2013, 10:00:56 PM
Dammit, facebook. :P
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Silver Wolf on August 28, 2013, 02:04:43 PM
Now here comes The Question.

Who's your favorite Doctor?
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Jubal on August 28, 2013, 02:05:49 PM
Three (Jon Pertwee)  :)

With David Tennant and Tom Baker probably closest behind him.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Silver Wolf on August 28, 2013, 02:24:55 PM
They say it's usually the first one you see.
Well, not for me.  ;D

The first on I saw Christopher Eccleston.
But my favorite Doctor is Matt Smith.

David Tennant as my second favorite.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: comrade_general on August 28, 2013, 02:43:40 PM
The Doctor - Tom Baker.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Silver Wolf on August 28, 2013, 03:39:35 PM
Astonishing.
Our answers are so different.

Also, Amy Pond. <3
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Scarlet on August 28, 2013, 07:34:46 PM
The Pond girl was great.. And then she quickly got really really annoying.
It's all about Rory :P

And Clara xD
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Silver Wolf on August 28, 2013, 07:54:53 PM
Amy? Annoying?
No way. She just got cuter.  :P

A mad man and a redhead are the best possible combination.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: comrade_general on August 28, 2013, 08:15:35 PM
She was kind of a better looking version of Donna. :P

All the Clara. <3
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Cuddly Khan on August 28, 2013, 10:22:09 PM
Image Jim Carry and the Doctor... just think about it. ;D
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Marcus on August 30, 2013, 07:52:10 AM
Smite me, oh mighty smiter!
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Silver Wolf on August 30, 2013, 01:28:03 PM
Here's a fun fact.

The episode with vampires in Venice was filmed on Trogir town square in Croatia.

Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: comrade_general on January 16, 2014, 03:30:25 PM
I think it will be Peter Capaldi.
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Jubal on January 16, 2014, 03:38:33 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/GOdDaXD.jpg)
Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: comrade_general on March 30, 2015, 03:34:48 PM
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Title: Re: New Doctor Speculations etc
Post by: Jubal on March 30, 2015, 06:41:14 PM
Allow me to give way to my honourable friend the nope badger, for his further thoughts on the above post:

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