The problem with an older actor playing the Doctor (future multi-Doctor stories)
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One of the drawbacks of having an older actor like Peter Capaldi is that in 20-25 years there's a fair chance he'll no longer be with us, and therefore obviously unable to appear in potential multi-Doctor stories.
Would you like to see a lookalike play his role as Richard Hurndall did for William Hartnell, or will we have to accept that although Eccleston, Tennant and Smith could all appear, Capaldi's Doctor would have to be written out of any story?
Would you like to see a lookalike play his role as Richard Hurndall did for William Hartnell, or will we have to accept that although Eccleston, Tennant and Smith could all appear, Capaldi's Doctor would have to be written out of any story?
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It's not like they can have Hartnell, Troughton or Pertwee in the show now either.
Don't wish him away already!
Him being a fan, I don't see a return being an issue tbh.
Eccleston will be 74 and won't commit to a part because it isn't the 100th anniversary.
Tennant will also be considered too old to return, because of how much running will be involved... or something.
In the meantime, I would like to think that Capaldi will make it to Baker age
As old as a human being can possibly be, surely? It's superficial. Unless I'm missing your point?
Agree with this so much....Sorry but the tone of the OP is frankly a bit distasteful bringing up Capaldi's age & that he may not be around to participate in a future multi doctor story.
I will enjoy and appreciate his performance for however long he wants to do it whether its 3 years, 10 years or longer.:p
Besides who knows what Matt will be up to in 20 years time? A younger actor is no guarantee of a future return.
The Doctor does age, just very, very slowly. Look at Hartnell.
I don't think he visibly aged in the part though, did he? That incarnation was just old to begin with. I seem to remember that his grand-daughter Susan (also a Time Lord) had to age herself artificially with make-up when she married a normal human.
This is why the show runner shouldn't and never will read forums or listen to fans. I mean really.
This insidious attitude also manifested within the 1983-89 series with, for example, Ken Dodd cast, and worse, Bonnie Langford.
Of course, even if a competent and credible actor did feature in the show, circumstances may lead to the early loss of their life.
...If you can't feed a troll, can you at least throw peanuts at him?
The 60's cast took the occasional break & even thesedays, scripting is structured to allow a break for the regular cast.
What a ludicrous, ageist statement.
Without those fine OLDER actors, you'd have no show nowadays so a little respect would be nice.
Okay, Capaldi is older, but I think it is a good thing that the show is going back to casting more on gravitas than just on looks. I prefer the idea of a 'fiercer' Doctor than another pretty face.
He is a splendid actor. Try and take a look at him playing the Angel Islington in the BBC adapatation of Neil Gaiman;s Neverwhere - I'm sure it is on YouTube somewhere.
Spellbinding. Capaldi does quiet menace very well.
Around 10 months AFAIK.
That didn't stop the First Doctor reappearing after Hartnell's death, plus if they wanted it they could easily CGI them.
or he'll be between 75-80 years old and still going strong
That's not a drawback in my opinion, as multi-Doctor stories tend to not be that great anyway. I can do without them. And - as others have pointed out - quite a few ex-Doctors are either dead now, or look nothing like they used to look, or don't want to come back.