...To be discussed here, as the announcement is set to be made today.
Eagerly awaiting the "Confidential" special - but I'm wondering if I'll watch it along with the masses or look for the leaked info first. The special Confidential is supposed to have the first interview and statement with the actor, so it's known at least in the BBC circles plus whoever's been editting together the special show.
Mark
Posted by Krenim (Member # 22) on :
*Kicks Mark in the shin*
That's for making me think for an instant that I was gonna get to find out sooner than expected! Posted by Krenim (Member # 22) on :
Even younger! Wow. I have no idea who this actor is, but *shrug*
Posted by HopefulNebula (Member # 1933) on :
Yeah. He looks about 12.
Posted by Johnny (Member # 878) on :
He looks a bit peculiar, but seems like a good enough actor from the few clips they showed. I remember not thinking much of David Tennant when he was first chosen, but really liked him once I'd seen a few episodes with him, so I'm reserving my judgment until 2010.
Posted by Reverend (Member # 335) on :
I can see this be very awkward if this new doctor ever runs into any of his former companions. I shudder to think how Captain Jack with react...
Posted by Harry (Member # 265) on :
It would also make the choice for companions interesting. It's extremely easy to go for the pretty girl of course, but any relation with a 26 year old actually being 900+ is going to be interesting.
On a side note, I noticed how (in most online places), people are already hating, bitching, moaning and burning themselves on the streets.I thought Star Trek fans were the nitpicking lot, but the amount of hate is really surprising me.
Posted by TSN (Member # 31) on :
Matt Smith : putting the "who?" back in "Doctor Who".
(I don't know, maybe he's better known in Britain?)
Mostly, I'm concerned that the Doctor is now younger than I am. That's just not right.
Posted by Reverend (Member # 335) on :
I suppose it depends on what you watch. Personally I've never seen or heard of him before, which is not a terrible thing in and of itself. That being the case however, nobody can claim to have any informed opinion as to how good or bad a job he'll do. We'll see.
Posted by AndrewR (Member # 44) on :
I think he looks fine. I've seen a couple of pictures. He seems to have a bit of Doctor-ish-ness about him. I'm rather pleased with the choice. I guess only time will tell. I have faith in the Doctor Who producers.
No one liked Donna Noble as a regular companion before season 4 - but now she's a fan favourite!
Posted by Lee (Member # 393) on :
"A fan" being the operative word, as in singular. Everyone else still can't stand her.
So we're stuck with the Embryo of Frankenstein. Given all the choices on offer, they went with Tennant Lite.
Posted by AndrewR (Member # 44) on :
Embryo of Frankenstein ('s Monster)... that's a little cruel. Yeah he's odd looking, but hey, all the Doctor's were a little odd looking - I mean look at Tom Baker and Christopher Eccleston!!
I do agree though - they did sorta go with 'Tennant Lite' - no real deviation in the formula there.
He is, I must say, very likable in that interview I posted the link to above.
I like Catherine Tate and I thought she did a good job as Donna Noble. I must be that singular fan.
Posted by Zipacna (Member # 1881) on :
quote:Originally posted by Harry: On a side note, I noticed how (in most online places), people are already hating, bitching, moaning and burning themselves on the streets.I thought Star Trek fans were the nitpicking lot, but the amount of hate is really surprising me.
Indeed, the Who fan community make the Trek community look like amateurs. It's disturbing that given the average person hasn't even heard of Matt Smith, let alone seen him act, that they can form such polarised and hateful opinions of the guy after only two-days. For all we know this guy could be the best things that's ever happened to Doctor Who, and realistically until we see in a years time just how he's going to portray the character it's beyond ridiculous to be acting like the whole world is coming to an end.
Posted by Johnny (Member # 878) on :
People acted the same way about Daniel Craig as Bond and now... well I don't know if he's a fan favourite as I don't know any major Bond fans, but he's certainly critically acclaimed.
Posted by Mark Nguyen (Member # 469) on :
[rubs shins]
I remember the very similar backlash when Tennant was announced, likewise when Catherine Tate was announced as the new companion - and both went on to recieve tons of fan accolades. I think the new guy will do fine!
I found "The Ruby in the Smoke", a mystery movie where Matt Smith ironically plays the sidekick to Billie Piper's Victorian sleuth character. Skipped through a couple scene featuring the guy, and you know what? He does have a very Doctorish air about him, showing a maturity in his portrayal that goes beyond his character's obvious youth.
While Moffat obviously faced pressure to do a more stereotypical Doctor in casting, he went with what John Nathan Turner did when called upon to fill the role in the shadow of Tom Baker's excellent portrayal: he went with a younger guy. Peter Davison was already well known from "All Creatures Great and Small", but flew int he face of the idea of the older guy flitting about the universe. Moffat is on record as saying that the fifth Doctor was his favorite (and is one of mine too), so it comes as no real surprise to cast a way younger guy.
And obviously, the continued mega-success of the franchise is dependent on Matt Smith being able to take on the role AND have the fans of the new show love him. The BBC have doubtless analyzed and approved of Moffat's casting choice and the reasons behind it. We just don't know yet what the old school fans will think, now that lots of them have children or even grandchildren of Smith's age. Not that we really mattered THAT much compared to the legions of modern Whovians (especially the teen crowd who used to be the pre-teen crowd that loved Eccleston and were introducted to Tennant) who'll doubtless lock onto him.
Still though, we have three whole hours of David Tennant's Doctor to go before we even get a taste of what Smith will bring, with Moffat's deceidedly poplar writing and production backing him up. I've liked every Doctor for different reasons, and I expect to like this one as well. Bring him on, I say!
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