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Scarlett.
02-01-2009, 04:38 PM
The name of the actor who will replace David Tennant in Doctor Who will be announced on Saturday.
Tennant said in October that he would stand down from the show after filming four special episodes in 2009.
His replacement - the eleventh Doctor of the TV series - will be revealed in a Doctor Who Confidential programme on BBC One at 1735 on 3 January.
The casting was confirmed over Christmas and filming for the 2010 series begins in the summer.
Tennant is due to begin shooting the first of his four specials this month, just weeks after surgery on his back.
David Tennant says he is envious of his replacement, whose 'life will change'
The last of these episodes is expected to run in early 2010.
'Nail-biting Christmas'
The casting decision has been a priority for the show's new creative team, led by executive producers Steven Moffat and Piers Wenger.
The BBC said that in Saturday's Doctor Who special "the actor playing the new Doctor will be giving his or her initial reaction" to becoming TV's most famous time traveller.
Wenger, head of drama at BBC Wales, said: "We believe the actor is going to bring something very special to the role and will make it absolutely their own.
"I just can't wait to tell everyone who it is - it has been a nail-biting Christmas trying to keep this under wraps!"
Shortly after Tennant's announcement, bookmakers were tipping several well-known names as the next actor (or actress) to step into the Tardis.
Murphy's Law and Cold Feet star James Nesbitt emerged as one of the favourites, along with Paterson Joseph, John Simm and David Morrissey - who appeared in the 2008 Christmas special.
Paterson Joseph, who recently starred in Survivors and appeared in two Doctor Who episodes in 2005, has said "any actor would love the challenge" of playing the Time Lord.
Bookmakers made him an early favourite - offering odds of 3-1 on him becoming the first black Doctor.
Comedian Jennifer Saunders, former Doctor Who assistant Billie Piper and film star Catherine Zeta Jones have also been mentioned in connection with the role.
The show's outgoing executive producer Russell T Davies said last month: "Whoever becomes the Doctor has got to take on a whole life. It's not just becoming a part of a TV show."
In October, when Tennant was asked who he thought should replace him, he joked: "Well, I've always been a big supporter of Wee Jimmy Krankie!"
Doctor Who began in 1963, and seven actors played the Doctor before the show was dropped in 1989.
After a TV movie in 1996 - starring Paul McGann - the TV series returned in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston in the lead role. Tennant took over the role the same year.
MarkWaldorf
02-01-2009, 04:41 PM
I hate how the cast changes almost every year. I can't keep up! lol
Firewire
02-01-2009, 05:03 PM
I hope it is someone good.
Spike
02-01-2009, 05:05 PM
I want an unknown actor to get the role
Scarlett.
03-01-2009, 02:56 PM
Announced tonight :flower:
Annie
03-01-2009, 02:57 PM
I hate Dr Who :pat:
Shaun
03-01-2009, 02:57 PM
I'll die if it's Paterson Joseph. I LOVE him in Peep Show/Green Wing. <3
BigSister
03-01-2009, 03:08 PM
Its not beng announced till 5 i heard?
Its me guys... just to warn you.
Sting
03-01-2009, 03:17 PM
Originally posted by Chewy
The name of the actor who will replace David Tennant in Doctor Who will be announced on Saturday.
Tennant said in October that he would stand down from the show after filming four special episodes in 2009.
His replacement - the eleventh Doctor of the TV series - will be revealed in a Doctor Who Confidential programme on BBC One at 1735 on 3 January.
The casting was confirmed over Christmas and filming for the 2010 series begins in the summer.
Tennant is due to begin shooting the first of his four specials this month, just weeks after surgery on his back.
David Tennant says he is envious of his replacement, whose 'life will change'
The last of these episodes is expected to run in early 2010.
'Nail-biting Christmas'
The casting decision has been a priority for the show's new creative team, led by executive producers Steven Moffat and Piers Wenger.
The BBC said that in Saturday's Doctor Who special "the actor playing the new Doctor will be giving his or her initial reaction" to becoming TV's most famous time traveller.
Wenger, head of drama at BBC Wales, said: "We believe the actor is going to bring something very special to the role and will make it absolutely their own.
"I just can't wait to tell everyone who it is - it has been a nail-biting Christmas trying to keep this under wraps!"
Shortly after Tennant's announcement, bookmakers were tipping several well-known names as the next actor (or actress) to step into the Tardis.
Murphy's Law and Cold Feet star James Nesbitt emerged as one of the favourites, along with Paterson Joseph, John Simm and David Morrissey - who appeared in the 2008 Christmas special.
Paterson Joseph, who recently starred in Survivors and appeared in two Doctor Who episodes in 2005, has said "any actor would love the challenge" of playing the Time Lord.
Bookmakers made him an early favourite - offering odds of 3-1 on him becoming the first black Doctor.
Comedian Jennifer Saunders, former Doctor Who assistant Billie Piper and film star Catherine Zeta Jones have also been mentioned in connection with the role.
The show's outgoing executive producer Russell T Davies said last month: "Whoever becomes the Doctor has got to take on a whole life. It's not just becoming a part of a TV show."
In October, when Tennant was asked who he thought should replace him, he joked: "Well, I've always been a big supporter of Wee Jimmy Krankie!"
Doctor Who began in 1963, and seven actors played the Doctor before the show was dropped in 1989.
After a TV movie in 1996 - starring Paul McGann - the TV series returned in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston in the lead role. Tennant took over the role the same year.
I'll miss him :bawling:he was the best doc ever IMO
Spike
03-01-2009, 04:59 PM
So glad Matt got the role, I was hoping he would get and he is also kinda unknown too.
Firewire
03-01-2009, 05:00 PM
Matt Smith. Who the hell is he?
Scarlett.
03-01-2009, 05:01 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/partyanimals/images/100x100/danny.jpg
Who?
Not this Matt Smith?
http://www.tmcentertainment.co.uk/images/speaker-index/SpeakOutMattSmith2.jpg
Spike
03-01-2009, 05:03 PM
I have seen him in a few shows and I really rate him as an actor
He will be a good doctor, but its going to be interesting how he plays the role. I didn't think David could be bettered but he will be now
Scarlett.
03-01-2009, 05:04 PM
Hmmm he will probs be good, I think
Glenn.
03-01-2009, 05:05 PM
Im not going to pass judgement yet, as we havent seen him as the Doctor, but my first thought was no no no no!
Callum
03-01-2009, 05:06 PM
He seems excellent.
Scarlett.
03-01-2009, 05:07 PM
Im gonna miss Tennant :bawling:
Callum
03-01-2009, 05:08 PM
Same but I hope Matt will be just as good. He'll have a hard job living up to David though.
Spike
03-01-2009, 05:08 PM
Matt has got big boots to fill but i'm confident he will be able to
Scarlett.
03-01-2009, 05:08 PM
Aye, he is deffo one of the best
I wasnt sure on him at first though
Callum
03-01-2009, 05:09 PM
Gotta wait a year, grrr! :mad:
Glenn.
03-01-2009, 05:09 PM
I dont think anyone could be better than David, he will always be my doctor.
Callum
03-01-2009, 05:11 PM
I wonder who'll be his assistant....
Scarlett.
03-01-2009, 05:11 PM
We still have Tennant for the specials thank god
james_h
03-01-2009, 05:11 PM
Originally posted by Glenn
Im not going to pass judgement yet, as we havent seen him as the Doctor, but my first thought was no no no no!
That's exactly how I feel and what I did when he came on the screen. LOL
Princess
03-01-2009, 05:12 PM
David was such a hot Doctor,gonna miss him :sad: He was so good for the role.
Hope Matt Smith does well.
Corkie
03-01-2009, 05:13 PM
I think he'll be good, looking forward to seeing him take on the part.
Also with Steven Moffatt taken over as writer I think it willl be brilliant :spin2:
Scarlett.
03-01-2009, 05:19 PM
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/MrManicMan/_45343451_newdoctor282.jpg
Callum
03-01-2009, 05:20 PM
He looks like a dark and sinister character.
Scarlett.
03-01-2009, 05:21 PM
Aye, different from the other doctors
I hate the show but how people can pass comment on an unknown before they have even been on is beyond me.
Matt Smith is my big brothers name :joker:
andyman
03-01-2009, 05:38 PM
Oh dear... Why him? Why?!?!
And the slow death begins...
Glenn.
03-01-2009, 06:50 PM
After watching the extended interview on the BBC website Im slightly intrigued by him, and look forward to seeing what his Doctor will be like.
Also seeing publicity shots of him standing near the TARDIS has got me used to the fact that he is the Doctor and thats fine. Lets just hope hes a good one!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/GlennDines123/image.jpg
pinkmichk
03-01-2009, 07:00 PM
never heard of him plus he isnt a fittie like david tennant will hold judgement although it will take me some adjusting cos tennant was made for the doctor role
Glenn.
04-01-2009, 12:18 AM
Originally posted by pinkmichk
never heard of him plus he isnt a fittie like david tennant will hold judgement although it will take me some adjusting cos tennant was made for the doctor role
I thought the same thing, and also didnt like David Tennant when he took over, but me thinks DT is the best Doctor by far.
Tom4784
04-01-2009, 09:03 AM
I watched this yesterday but my internet's been playing up. From the interview he seems quite interesting and I'm eager to see what he makes of the role. Theere's a lot of negativity about he's age but then again Steven Moffat chose him and his episodes have always been the best.
Angel.D
04-01-2009, 09:13 AM
Originally posted by Chewy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/partyanimals/images/100x100/danny.jpg
Who?
No doctor who
Originally posted by Glenn
After watching the extended interview on the BBC website Im slightly intrigued by him, and look forward to seeing what his Doctor will be like.
Also seeing publicity shots of him standing near the TARDIS has got me used to the fact that he is the Doctor and thats fine. Lets just hope hes a good one!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/GlennDines123/image.jpg
Very nice.. :lovedup:
I'm glad he got the job, can't wait to see him now.
Scarlett.
05-01-2009, 01:42 PM
Turns out they made a mistake....:whistle:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w193/antparker/DrDev.jpg
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