Friday, April 01, 2005
Who is The Doctor?
So there I was applauding Christopher Eccleston for his performance in Doctor Who at the weekend, and what happens? He bloody quits! After the success of the first episode, the BBC confirmed earlier this week that they would be commissioning a second series and a Christmas special, but then yesterday comes the shock news that Eccleston won't be returning - he doesn't want to get "typecast" apparently. Whether they reshoot the end of the final episode for this series, or whether Eccleston will return for the Christmas special in order to film his regeneration scene remains unclear. Apparently the BBC are now in regotiations with David Tennant (from BBC Three's Casanova) to take over the role of The Doctor. (Sighs...)
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A few people have suggested that Eddie Izzard ought to try for the role of The Doctor, but Jonathan Ross asked him about this last night and he's said he's not interested... which is a shame as he'd have been pretty cool. I think Bill Nighy could be good too, but I reckon the Beeb will want to go for a younger actor... so it probably will end up being David Tennant.
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