He's gay? If he becomes the 12th Doctor, then I can see some viewers won't watch it, because they like seeing a lot of chemisty between the Doctor and female companion.
If he's cast as the Doctor, then I will certainly give his first story a go, but I wouldn't hold my hopes up about seeing the rest of the series.
Just imagine, Clara with a gay Doctor. I wonder how that would work?
I see your post and raise you Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, openly gay actor playing an unrelenting womaniser. It doesn't matter what team they bat for in real life as long as they can act.
I see your post and raise you Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, openly gay actor playing an unrelenting womaniser. It doesn't matter what team they bat for in real life as long as they can act.
Precisely.
Saying a gay actor cannot accurately portray a straight character and vice versa is as ridiculous as saying an actor who isn't a mass murderer cannot portray a Mafiosi, a serial killer, Hitler or Stalin.
Anyway, it's my contention that the Doctor is neither gay nor straight, but non-sexual.
Interestingly, he's openly gay. This shouldn't, but might, cause waves amongst the more reactionary press, and amongst those here who bleat on about a gay agenda...
Interestingly Ben Daniels already has connections with the Whoniverse. He's in a relationship with Ian Gelder who played Mr Dekker in Torchwood: Children of Earth and when he appeared in Law And Order: UK he was the boss of Alesha Phillips who was played by Freema Agyeman.
Patterson Joseph who was the favourite to become 11 is the new police boss in L&O: UK and Peter Davison is the current boss of the legal side of the show
I hope it's not true. I'd like someone who has been heard of more, and has done a few TV shows and movies that we've heard of.
Ben Daniels? Nah! I'll believe it, when I see it.
It is only a rumour, after all. As for two specials, at Christmas and New Year? Yes please!
Eh? Was Matt Smith a household name or even David Tennant?? I'd never heard of either of them before they were announced. I would say that having an unknown seems to be the preferred option from the threads I have read on the subject. Even so, he is not exactly an unknown, I recognise him from quite a bit of tv and movies! Law and Order UK, Cutting It to name just two high profile dramas!
He's gay? If he becomes the 12th Doctor, then I can see some viewers won't watch it, because they like seeing a lot of chemisty between the Doctor and female companion.
If he's cast as the Doctor, then I will certainly give his first story a go, but I wouldn't hold my hopes up about seeing the rest of the series.
Just imagine, Clara with a gay Doctor. I wonder how that would work?
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You're not serious surely! His sexuality has nothing to do with his performance! Even CE had a snog with Barrowman ffs!
He is not the best choice for me but that has nothing to do with his sexuality, he's not wierd looking enough!
Interestingly Ben Daniels already has connections with the Whoniverse. He's in a relationship with Ian Gelder who played Mr Dekker in Torchwood: Children of Earth and when he appeared in Law And Order: UK he was the boss of Alesha Phillips who was played by Freema Agyeman.
Patterson Joseph who was the favourite to become 11 is the new police boss in L&O: UK and Peter Davison is the current boss of the legal side of the show
To be fair, you could probably play Two Degrees of Doctor Who with anyone in the British TV or film industry.
Remember Paterson Joseph? many thought he would be 11 until the reveal. he was then all forgotten about, I dont think you can listen to rumours because they are almost always wrong, he looks nice enough, he could be the Doctor, but we will just have to wait and see, thats the fun of it.
There was an interview with Patterson Joseph in the Radio Times about a year or so ago, where he admitted there was some truth in this rumour but declined to go any further, as if sworn to secrecy. I imagine it was between him and Smith or something along those lines.
There was an interview with Patterson Joseph in the Radio Times about a year or so ago, where he admitted there was some truth in this rumour but declined to go any further, as if sworn to secrecy. I imagine it was between him and Smith or something along those lines.
Love the title "Twelfth Night", absolutely perfect name for a Christmas regeneration episode (if it happens)
I agree. It's a brilliant name.
I'm very dubious of this rumour. I don't know how anyone would know and there's currently no indication that Matt Smith is giving up.
Anyway, I'll wait and see.
The Christmas episode hasn't even been written yet, never mind given a title.
As for the twelfth doctor rumours, well who knows if they have started screen tests or not. If Matt has decided to depart at Christmas then they will have to do that around now. If he's staying then it's all a load of guff.
"Ben Daniels (48 year old British actor with a lot of credits to his name) is rumoured to be taking over from Matt Smith during this Christmas Special (apparently titled "Twelfth Night") or the New Year's special that is reportedly taking place too."
Looking up Ben Daniels, it seems like it could be quite credible given his profile and acting skills.
Thoughts?
Surely, according to the recent trend, if and when Matt Smith is replaced, the Casting Director will note the guidance for the casting of "Q" in "Skyfall"... and simply offer the gig to some pre-pubescent, acne faced 15 year old straight from acting school, without any credits to his/her name.
after seeing him, he looks far too old to be a doctor
A 48 year old actor is too old to play a 950 year old timelord??? Come off it! Over the past 50 years both older and younger actors have played the Doctor.
Surely, according to the recent trend, if and when Matt Smith is replaced, the Casting Director will note the guidance for the casting of "Q" in "Skyfall"... and simply offer the gig to some pre-pubescent, acne faced 15 year old straight from acting school, without any credits to his/her name.
I don't suppose it's worth pointing out that Ben Whishaw is 32 and has had a successful acting career, is it?
Ben Whishaw is on the top of my list for actors I want to see play the role of The Doctor. Unfortunately I think it's too late to grab him.
It wouldn't bother me seeing Matt Smith stay on for another series if truth be be told but I do think either the 50th or Christmas special will see a regeneration.
Very few people had heard of Matt Smith before he was cast, I hadn't.
I'd heard of Matt Smith before Doctor Who as well. I'd seen him in The Sally Lockhart Mysteries with Billie Piper and also Secret Diary of a Call Girl, with Billie again.
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I see your post and raise you Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, openly gay actor playing an unrelenting womaniser. It doesn't matter what team they bat for in real life as long as they can act.
Precisely.
Saying a gay actor cannot accurately portray a straight character and vice versa is as ridiculous as saying an actor who isn't a mass murderer cannot portray a Mafiosi, a serial killer, Hitler or Stalin.
Anyway, it's my contention that the Doctor is neither gay nor straight, but non-sexual.
Interestingly Ben Daniels already has connections with the Whoniverse. He's in a relationship with Ian Gelder who played Mr Dekker in Torchwood: Children of Earth and when he appeared in Law And Order: UK he was the boss of Alesha Phillips who was played by Freema Agyeman.
Patterson Joseph who was the favourite to become 11 is the new police boss in L&O: UK and Peter Davison is the current boss of the legal side of the show
Eh? Was Matt Smith a household name or even David Tennant?? I'd never heard of either of them before they were announced. I would say that having an unknown seems to be the preferred option from the threads I have read on the subject. Even so, he is not exactly an unknown, I recognise him from quite a bit of tv and movies! Law and Order UK, Cutting It to name just two high profile dramas!
:eek::eek::eek:
You're not serious surely! His sexuality has nothing to do with his performance! Even CE had a snog with Barrowman ffs!
He is not the best choice for me but that has nothing to do with his sexuality, he's not wierd looking enough!
To be fair, you could probably play Two Degrees of Doctor Who with anyone in the British TV or film industry.
There was an interview with Patterson Joseph in the Radio Times about a year or so ago, where he admitted there was some truth in this rumour but declined to go any further, as if sworn to secrecy. I imagine it was between him and Smith or something along those lines.
I would still like to see him as 12 or 13 .
I did wonder at the time if that was why he was still being so cagey so long after casting of the 11th Doctor.
Never mind Clara, Jack Harkness would whoop with joy!
Brilliant actor. So I hope it's true.
I agree. It's a brilliant name.
I'm very dubious of this rumour. I don't know how anyone would know and there's currently no indication that Matt Smith is giving up.
Anyway, I'll wait and see.
How would you quantify Doctor-ish credentials?
As for the twelfth doctor rumours, well who knows if they have started screen tests or not. If Matt has decided to depart at Christmas then they will have to do that around now. If he's staying then it's all a load of guff.
Yes, I can see it. He looks like he would be good.
Surely, according to the recent trend, if and when Matt Smith is replaced, the Casting Director will note the guidance for the casting of "Q" in "Skyfall"... and simply offer the gig to some pre-pubescent, acne faced 15 year old straight from acting school, without any credits to his/her name.
A 48 year old actor is too old to play a 950 year old timelord??? Come off it! Over the past 50 years both older and younger actors have played the Doctor.
It wouldn't bother me seeing Matt Smith stay on for another series if truth be be told but I do think either the 50th or Christmas special will see a regeneration.
I'd heard of Matt Smith before Doctor Who as well. I'd seen him in The Sally Lockhart Mysteries with Billie Piper and also Secret Diary of a Call Girl, with Billie again.
Secret Diary of a Call Girl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE8ExoOcsW4
Ruby In The Smoke:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwx-erkY7yI
These clips are only a few minutes long, each, and not the full eps.