cyberdrunk Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) Thanks David and good luck! Let the ridiculous rumours begin... link Edited October 30, 2008 by cyberdrunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageSW77 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) Gutted I dont think the 3 mentioned by the BBC are worthy of discussion I fear a retreat to the Davidson years and a lot of people will not like the change and the team has its work cut out. Years ago i had a hard time accepting Davidson after Baker and the impact he had on the show. these kids love Tennant and they will have a hard time accepting anyone else as the doctor. Finally i doubt very much so the new Doc will be black as suggested and it may sound racist but the BBC and the team have to win viewers over and im sorry to say that a black Doc is way too risky. Edited October 30, 2008 by vintageSW77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) Finally i doubt very much so the new Doc will be black as suggested and it may sound racist but the BBC and the team have to win viewers over and im sorry to say that a black Doc is way too risky. That's the media industry in general for you - they are afraid of changes like that cos it will alienate some viewers. Its the same with the modelling industry - they want to do what's best and easiest for the consumer. Reminds me of the old black James Bond rumors that went about b4 Craig was announced. Edited October 30, 2008 by nicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageSW77 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Finally i doubt very much so the new Doc will be black as suggested and it may sound racist but the BBC and the team have to win viewers over and im sorry to say that a black Doc is way too risky. That's the media industry in general for you - they are afraid of changes like that cos it will alienate some viewers. Reminds me of the old black James Bond rumors that went about b4 Craig was announced. lets not foget Beyonce as Lois Lane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta_Jan Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) Finally i doubt very much so the new Doc will be black as suggested and it may sound racist but the BBC and the team have to win viewers over and im sorry to say that a black Doc is way too risky. I don't think it'd be too risky at all. You are going to get people moaning regardless as they don't like change. As long as they get a good actor who can carry the role forward then it doesn't matter if they are black, white or purple with pink spots. I think, based on the betting odds in that BBC article, that bringing in John Simm would be a big mistake. He was great as the Master but he is now far too well known as that and that would be far too confusing especially for the younger viewers. I'm really not sure who I wan't as the next Doctor. I must admit James Nesbitt would be pretty cool it'd be nice to have a more rugged type, it'd make an interesting contrast to Tennant. Edited October 30, 2008 by Magenta_Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) I think they should go for a total change and go for an older Doctor along the lines of David Warner or Michael York or (and yes I know he played Dr Constantine) Richard Wilson, basically someone of that age and calibre to shake things up a little as all good regenerations should. And before those who just watch for for totty sake have a mass outcry, he can have 2 companions both young, one male one female Oh and I vote against John Simm wasn't keen on him as The Master and I think I would like him even less as The Doctor Edited October 30, 2008 by Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageSW77 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 (edited) Ian PALPATINE McDiarmid! or Julian Barrat from the BOOSH. Poor old Russell Brand would be good too. Edited October 31, 2008 by vintageSW77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haruka Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 If Russell Brand is cast, most people will stop watching... or so what I've seen seems to imply. I'd call for either an older actor (á la Billy Hartnell and Jon Pertwee) or a woman to fill the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageSW77 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 If Russell Brand is cast, most people will stop watching... or so what I've seen seems to imply. I'd call for either an older actor (á la Billy Hartnell and Jon Pertwee) or a woman to fill the part. An older Doc would be good Give the ladies a young male assistant alongside a female one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta_Jan Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 An older actor would be great although I would say that they'd either need to be not exceptionally old or be very fit for their age. Dr Who is a lot more fast paced now with lots of high energy scenes and I think it must be quite hard going in the filming stakes so whoever takes over will need to be able to keep up with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann+sara+emma+dani Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I remember reading in an interview that Moffatt said that he wouldn't cast an older man as dr who, which kind of sucks, because there are some great older actors who could really pull it off. I'm not sure who I'd like to replace Tennant. A relatively unknown would be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Steve Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Tennant is going to be doing an interview sometime this morning on BBC Breakfast on BBC1. Sorry, but it didn't state what time he will be oon. Hopefully it will let you know a bit more about the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose_Tyler Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 billie #piper has been linked to the part and tom wallis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) I always love it when someone says something along the lines of "most people will stop watching if "insert name" is cast". Infact, it is almost s funny as the political polls they do for elections when they poll a 1000 people and present it as the voice of the people so to speak. Whoever is cast, and David Morrissey appears to be the current bookies favourite, Whovians will continue to watch in one form or another. When Eccleston was cast there was the usual mini uproar etc, ut he grew on people. Roll on the Christmas special and 2009. billie #piper has been linked to the part and tom wallis Billie Piper returning to the Tardis in any form has been ruled out by RTD's replacement. Edited November 4, 2008 by Jonesy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann+sara+emma+dani Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm unclear as to the role of gender in time lords. I always believed that there were male timelords and female time..ladies. And that the doctor was a male timelord, hence he could not be played by a woman, as he isn't a female. But I could be completely wrong there. Did anyone else see the BBC Breakfast interview? I guess kind of spoilers are to follow, so just incase I'll leave some space (hey, that rhymes!) David Morrisey is appearing in the xmas special as a character named "the doctor". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta_Jan Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 He is and the episode is apparently called 'The Next Doctor' so David Morissey does seem like a fairly obvious choice but I'm thinking that's a little too neat and tidy, I'd love and tbh expect them to put some sort of twist in to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageSW77 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) Morrisey wont be the doctor its the papers and lazy journalism. The Doctor will never be a woman or black. It wont go down well with some but Doctor Who will lose viewers if there was a black Doctor. Bond is white,Clark Kent is white,Nancy from Oliver is white,Nick Fury is white and the Doctor is and will always be white. And i hope its not this Tim Elliss bloke........way too stiff looking., Edited November 5, 2008 by vintageSW77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann+sara+emma+dani Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I'd love to see Alan Davies in the role, but I think he's a bit too well known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageSW77 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 David Walliams is todays choice by myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberdrunk Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Well, I'm glad the fans aren't in chrage of choosing the next Doctor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageSW77 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Walliams has played in a few Doc Who sketches. Hes a fan,can play ANYTHING,hes a bit of a dandy and hes ODD! Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noddy Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Morrisey wont be the doctor its the papers and lazy journalism. The Doctor will never be a woman or black. It wont go down well with some but Doctor Who will lose viewers if there was a black Doctor. Bond is white,Clark Kent is white,Nancy from Oliver is white,Nick Fury is white and the Doctor is and will always be white. And i hope its not this Tim Elliss bloke........way too stiff looking., You are right of course that there are those few narrow minded and discriminating Who fans would never accept a black Dr Who. Fortunately they would be in a minority and I am sure you would agree they should be ignored for holding such a racist view. (On a totally different subject - Noticed you didn’t think too much of the US presidential result). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosfer2 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Nick Fury is white I take it you didn't see the latest Marvel films? Nick Fury is played by Samuel L. Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageSW77 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) Nick Fury is white I take it you didn't see the latest Marvel films? Nick Fury is played by Samuel L. Jackson. Yes but in the comics i read way way back he was white Its just Marvel being pc.(the Lando effect)and its done purely because whilst black people do not make much numbers in the comic reading crowd they do go to the movies. Theres not that many black comic characters other than Blade and a couple of other minor characters so i guess theyll go for this again in the future........i doubt it will be with Captain America though Call it what you want but as a longtime Who fan i do not want a black Doctor New who fans without any real knowledge of previous doctors who themselves have a pc slant will disagree but its just wrong and as many a Bond fan would baulk at a black Bond i dont want a Doctor who is chinese,black,indian or scouse. This may not go down well but im not alone. Edited November 5, 2008 by vintageSW77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocVader Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Call it what you want but as a longtime Who fan i do not want a black Doctor New who fans without any real knowledge of previous doctors who themselves have a pc slant will disagree but its just wrong and as many a Bond fan would baulk at a black Bond i dont want a Doctor who is chinese,black,indian or scouse. This may not go down well but im not alone. I guess you're a bit too late, considering that Paul McGann is a scouser, or doesnt he count? oh yeah and .....TOM BAKER is a scouser too As for the black Doctor debate, who has the right to say a black doctor wont be good or popular or successful, last time i remember a good story is usually based on good writing and good acting, and anyone who thinks DW will be awful if a black actor plays him obviously hasn't crawled out of the 20th century. and before you ask, ive been watching DW since i was a toddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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