I think Addison is just a guest character for the finale.
But that could be where the bookies (or a few punters) have got his name from - "he's listed as being a guest in the Finale, so he's probably the next companion" (not that I would think that this idea is in any way credible)
After some discussion on Tumblr, I've decided that I want a group of over the top individuals to be in the TARDIS. I would love to watch Doctor Who and think "What the hell am I looking at?" when I see the main characters.
Anyone see "Guardians of the Galaxy"? The five leads of that movie are very unlikely characters to be the stars of anything, yet that movie killed because it was such a diverse cast.
Give me a Irish nun from the 1400's. Give me a cyborg cop from Japan six-hundred years from now. Five me a six-six alien made of rock.
That is something I would love to see.
Yeah but Guardians of the galaxy also had the main character as a 30 something human from earth, who provides a clear link to our planet, which would provide pop-culture/ human references and insight.
That being said, Rose Leslie is a likelihood out of that entire list and even some of the tabloids are running with the idea. So it's probably not her then.
But that could be where the bookies (or a few punters) have got his name from - "he's listed as being a guest in the Finale, so he's probably the next companion" (not that I would think that this idea is in any way credible)
Chris Addison? Please no, such a smug annoying man-child.
But in the past, the show was able to have characters from non-technological
societies (Jamie and Leela) and they were able to accomodate them without
slowing down the dialogue with explanations. No reason why they couldn't
have another such companion-they could have the Doc explain stuff off-screen,
and this could be reflected in the companion's dialogue ("Oh, this is one of those
"smart phones" people use now! ;-) ).
Mostly because everything required exposition! But my main point was that although I don't think historical character pose any problems for character identification, it is one more thing for the writers to juggle. It's all too easy for the character to be defined by their 'otherness' rather than their personality.
Best ever companion was Catherine Tate. I would like to see her back if she can be spared from the Big School. Second best was Frazer Hines. He is still around, so he could come back as well.
I think the next companion should turn out to be the "big bad" by the end of the series... perhaps the master in disguise!
Other options:
- A famous person from history (Agatha Christie disappeared in real life for a while)
- A sassy/highly opinionated child (8 - 10yrs old)
- Identical twins
- some one that does not speak English (they are subtitled for the audience)
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Gender no problem. Attractiveness irrelevant. Acting ability, OK, good would help.
Oh sorry, are we not supposed to be honest?
Tokenistic totty, please.
(Not, for the record, that that's what I think we've got, or ever had)
Thank you!!!! Someone who gets it ^_^
Yeah but Guardians of the galaxy also had the main character as a 30 something human from earth, who provides a clear link to our planet, which would provide pop-culture/ human references and insight.
That being said, Rose Leslie is a likelihood out of that entire list and even some of the tabloids are running with the idea. So it's probably not her then.
Chris Addison? Please no, such a smug annoying man-child.
Agreed. I don't mind him being in the finale but a companion - no thanks.
Mostly because everything required exposition! But my main point was that although I don't think historical character pose any problems for character identification, it is one more thing for the writers to juggle. It's all too easy for the character to be defined by their 'otherness' rather than their personality.
However I can't see it happening
Still wouldn't mind Rose though.
Other options:
- A famous person from history (Agatha Christie disappeared in real life for a while)
- A sassy/highly opinionated child (8 - 10yrs old)
- Identical twins
- some one that does not speak English (they are subtitled for the audience)
Worst case:
- Skippy the bush Kangaroo
There's no way they're going to have a child.
I don't want an older female companion because then that would bring back the romantic possibility.