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I think we need an old, white guy to be the next Doctor.

http://www.themediablog.co.uk/the-media-blog/2013/06/that-escalated-quickly.html

It seems Michael Jackson's daughter Paris is as surprised as the rest of us to read the Daily Star's claim that she has been "lined up" to be the next Doctor Who...

Somehow Jackson's tweet about wanting to be Doctor Who became the Daily Star's front page announcement that she was set to be announced as the next Timelord.

actual front page.



quality journalism.

According to BBC, the following are considered likely contenders:

Ben Daniels (4-1 odds)
Olivia Coleman
Ben Whishaw
Paterson Joseph

...are the bookies shortlist followed by:


Idris Elba
Russell Tovey
Dame Helen Mirren
Jason Statham (at 100-1 odds)

Jason Statham. lol

I hope they get a complete unknown. Someone that's only done stage or something.

Jason Statham would be a more "action" oriented Doctor. Think of the possibilities.

 Easy E wrote:
Jason Statham would be a more "action" oriented Doctor. Think of the possibilities.

No.

I'd be interested in seeing Olivia Coleman or Idris Elba, myself.

 reds8n wrote:
http://www.themediablog.co.uk/the-media-blog/2013/06/that-escalated-quickly.html

It seems Michael Jackson's daughter Paris is as surprised as the rest of us to read the Daily Star's claim that she has been "lined up" to be the next Doctor Who...

Somehow Jackson's tweet about wanting to be Doctor Who became the Daily Star's front page announcement that she was set to be announced as the next Timelord.

actual front page.



quality journalism.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22790808

she really wanted the part then eh ?

Paterson Joseph would be good in my view.

 pretre wrote:

 Easy E wrote:
Jason Statham would be a more "action" oriented Doctor. Think of the possibilities.

No.

Yeah, I can't really either, but if it means we get less "Man Of Action" companions like good old Ian, Jamie, Harry, etc. I might be for it.

 Easy E wrote:

 pretre wrote:

 Easy E wrote:
Jason Statham would be a more "action" oriented Doctor. Think of the possibilities.

No.

Yeah, I can't really either, but if it means we get less "Man Of Action" companions like good old Ian, Jamie, Harry, etc. I might be for it.

Not thanks. Other than Pertwee, and even then, the Doctor did more with words than with fists. I wouldn't mind a companion however that could fight. Lela anyone?

 Easy E wrote:

 pretre wrote:

 Easy E wrote:
Jason Statham would be a more "action" oriented Doctor. Think of the possibilities.

No.

Yeah, I can't really either, but if it means we get less "Man Of Action" companions like good old Ian, Jamie, Harry, etc. I might be for it.

If you're going that route, I think Vin Diesel would be better than Statham
Though as an alternate, sort of the 'best' (or worst?) of both worlds - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson!
XD

Vin and the Rock would be great, but they aren't from the UK old chum.

 Easy E wrote:
Vin and the Rock would be great, but they aren't from the UK old chum.

Yuck. As much as I like them as action stars, neither would be good Who material. And I don't think being from the UK is a requirement, although it is probably a factor.

 pretre wrote:

 Easy E wrote:
Vin and the Rock would be great, but they aren't from the UK old chum.

Yuck. As much as I like them as action stars, neither would be good Who material. And I don't think being from the UK is a requirement, although it is probably a factor.

I only said Vin Diesel as he is better than Statham (who as much as I like, doesn't really have much range.... quilet/slightly louder/punchingpeople is not the greatest variety of acting ).

However, I could see the Rock, even if only for a brief time - because it's silly. And in his sillier roles, such as Tooth Fairy he actually does relatively well. xD
TBH, if they announced it as Dwayne Johnson... I don't think I'd have a problem with that.

But ultimately, I'm not entirely serious - I'm sure there's a better choice.

Part of me hates to admit it but... Dwayne Johnson actually does appear to have rather good comic timing.

 Ovion wrote:
I only said Vin Diesel as he is better than Statham (who as much as I like, doesn't really have much range.... quilet/slightly louder/punchingpeople is not the greatest variety of acting )..

Surprisingly, Vin would probably decline the part if offered. He's a fan of the series. Though I think he'd have made an awesome Time War era regeneration.

Guys? You really need to stop tossing out names of American actors because there is no way in hell of it actually happening. Just saying.

Were Statham to be the new Doctor, I expect we'll see him channel his character from Snatch rather than Crank or Death Race.

What about Ausies? Are they UK enough? I know it's not N. Ireland, Scotland, or Britain but it's still very close isn't it? I don't really know to be honest.

Sean Connery. Just saying

The new Dr. Who shoul dbe the host of Silent Library....

Ctrl+Alt+Del actually did that joke 3 years ago.

The sad part is that he may just be a dark horse candidate. Remember that just about anyone could be cast for Doctor Who.

I see that Russell Brand has made some comment about it and I think it could work. He see's himself as a Baker'ish type of Dr Who. Would be interesting to see an audition video at least

Does anyone else think know would be a good tiem to have a "The Three Doctors" or the "The Five Doctors" type of mini-movie event?

That's what the idea of the 50th anniversary is, isn't it?

Yeah except Eccelstein refused to participate and McGann wasn't asked. It's a shame I would like to see as many of the living actors as reasonably possible included. The narrative would have to explain some of the Doctors advanced ages.

Well, he may have been busy in Thor 2

To busy for a 15minute cameo. I think arrangements could easily have been made.

 Compel wrote:
That's what the idea of the 50th anniversary is, isn't it?

yeah, Smith and Tennant are both in it.

There's also a Gatiss penned drama about the show itself with various actors playing different actors/Drs...

.. plus...

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/06/13/wqill-doctor-who-have-a-very-special-surprise-for-us-in-november/