Who will be new Doctor Who?

[wraithfodder]

Yup, David Tennant has given notice, walking papers, whatever. No more Doctor Who.

Read the full article at

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7698539.stm

 or watch a video of him talking about it at in this 10 minute interview

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7698200.stm

Whoa, I've NEVER heard him talk lin his true accent! You know, it doesn't bother me as this show is built on the concept that the Doctor changes, whether every year, or every few years...

Comments

[dovil.livejournal.com]

Oh, rats! Though then again I loved Christopher Eccleston to bits and David Tennant was an excellent replacement, so I'll cross my fingers that will get another excellent actor in the part.

Has anyone let Hewlett know yet I wonder, heh!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I thought no one could replace Eccleston, but then did enjoy Tennant, so suspect I'll enjoy the next one. This is probably the only show I can readily accept the lead actor being replaced, as they leave on their own, and it's built into the mythology of the show itself.

[faekitty71.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping for Eddie Izzard. But Hewlett could be good. He would be very much like Colin Baker.

Much rather have him in a sixth season of Atlantis *sobs*

[mercury973.livejournal.com]

DAVID HEWLETT!!!!!!!!!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

YOU'RE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mercury973.livejournal.com]

He's been talking about how he's wanted this forever. Ooh- David with an English accent. *Wibbles*

I passed this along to my Twitter friends. Hope you don't mind.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

heck no. it's on the BBC, it's meant to be spread! :)

[pfyre.livejournal.com]

actually it's more David with a Scots accent :D

he has a lovely native Scots burrr

[mercury973.livejournal.com]

I meant Hewlett with the accent. But they're both lovely.

[pfyre.livejournal.com]

sorry - got confused btwn the Davids :D

[mercury973.livejournal.com]

(Just got an image of being between both Davids)

What were you saying? ;)

[pfyre.livejournal.com]

unfortunately it's been a long time coming - there have been some pretty strong rumours that he would be leaving either after the fourth series or after the 'specials' - and now we know it's after the specials

on the whole the doctor generally last about 3 to 5 series (seasons) - so I'd say he's about average on that

I know that I was gutted when I realized that Eccelston was leaving after just one series and couldn't imagine anyone replacing him and doing as good a job - but David did it - his Doctor was different from Chris's and as they were from the previous incarnations as well - and David certainly has proven his acting skills in many of the best eps

but I have to say - considering the 'harsh' unforgiving nature of this Doctor it might just seem that it's time to move on (no pun intended) - I've uploaded the video for those wanting to save a copy for themselves or you can watch it on YT - I know some people have major issues trying access videos from BBC

I also found it interesting that David AND John Barrowman are both Scottish and both have beautiful natural Scots accents

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

The Scot accent threw me for a few seconds as I hadn't known!

[pfyre.livejournal.com]

his birth name is David John McDonald - but there was already and actor registered as David McDonald with equity so he took Tennant from Neil Tennant of 'The Pet Shop Boys' apparently

heck when he REALLY gets the Scots going he and John are almost undecipherable with their lovely idioms and accents

[strange-magic.livejournal.com]

Well, I knew this was coming, but it still makes me sad. I also know I'll adapt to whoever the new Doctor is. I just loved Tennant the most, and would have been happy with him being the Doctor for forever. ;)

Ooo I love his real accent! :)

[benbenberi.livejournal.com]

Tennant's natural voice with his natural accent is so lovely -- I've bought several audio books just for the pleasure of listening to it at length. He's done a few TV roles using it -- most memorably, Blackpool, which is well worth hunting down (no R1 DVD release, alas, but there are Alternate Ways to view it).

It will be interesting to see how they handle the unveiling of the 11th Doctor. The BBC have been masterful in managing Doctor Who publicity and leaks over the last couple of years -- other studios could take lessons from them.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

'Other' studios, well, snort, just don't know how to do things ;)

Yeah, his accent was quite intriguing. I'll have to listen to the video again :)

[alyssa22.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. Interesting. I personally thought they should have used Paul McGann when they started the new series instead of CE.

It'll probably be someone under 45, since they seem to be aiming for a young audience these days with all the ridiculous shipping and what-not.

[pfyre.livejournal.com]

unfortunately most Who-purist barely consider McGann's 8th Doctor to be official canon and I have to say that Americanization of the series just didn't work - thank god for RTD and new management at the Beeb

[alyssa22.livejournal.com]

The movie was a bit of a joke -- the kiss in particular I thought was just wrong. But then again, I don't really like the new series because of the shipping. Rose in particular destroyed it for me. I'm a purist in that I believe the Dotor is NOT supposed to be shacking up with his companions.

[ed263.livejournal.com]

Isn't Patrick Stewart friends with the current Dr. Who and didn't he consider doing the part?

[reiko-afterglow.livejournal.com]

*crosses fingers for another good replacement*

[ancientcitadel.livejournal.com]

One of the best things about David Tennant was his enthusiasm - for the show, for the character and for the fans. That will be hard to beat.

[arlessiar.livejournal.com]

I really liked DT as the doctor and I'm sad that he's leaving. I also thought that he and John Barrowman were an incredibly good team whenever they played together.
I'm a bit afraid what this will mean for the DW fandom and for the TW fandom as well as TW is also not save for another seson yet.

So... can David Hewlett please become the new doctor now? He's available after all, it's brilliant timing, it's his dream, he'd be wonderful, I know it!

[celestial-diary.livejournal.com]

It's sad to know that it's finally official. I actually enjoyed watching him a lot better than CE, but hopefully whoever replaces him will be just as great and not to mention good looking too. We do like our eye candy & *sighs* moments. :D

[faekitty71.livejournal.com]

Probably be burned at the stake but I'm happy to see him go. I wasn't that happy with his performance. Bring on Eddie Izzard!!

[suekay-87.livejournal.com]

My accent's very very similar to David's!

I'm not that bothered he's leaving, even though he is my favourite doctor...like you said, regeneration's part of what Dr. Who's about :)

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Yeah, and it's not he's been blown up by an exploding space tumor ;)