Who would you like to portray the 12th doctor? - Page 2

Starkers · October 6 2012, 10:17 PM

Sindatur wrote:

RoJoHen wrote:

I've been wanting Rupert Grint for a while. He's ginger!

I've thought about that myself often, I'd definitely be interested in seeing him get an audition or even one of the Phelps Twins that played Ron's brothers Fred and George

I've seen Idris Elba floated many times, I don't see it, what intrigues people so much about him that makes them think he'd be good as the Doctor?

He wouldn't be. I've admired the guy for years, ever since he was the best thing about Ultraviolet (which is saying something) but he's not the Doctor. He's completely wrong for the part, and its not cos he isn't a good actor (cos he is) and it isn't about ethnicity (hey I'm the guy who'd still have Patterson Joseph).

Sindatur · October 6 2012, 10:43 PM

Judge Death wrote:

Sindatur wrote:

RoJoHen wrote:

I've been wanting Rupert Grint for a while. He's ginger!

I've thought about that myself often, I'd definitely be interested in seeing him get an audition or even one of the Phelps Twins that played Ron's brothers Fred and George

I've seen Idris Elba floated many times, I don't see it, what intrigues people so much about him that makes them think he'd be good as the Doctor?

He wouldn't be. I've admired the guy for years, ever since he was the best thing about Ultraviolet (which is saying something) but he's not the Doctor. He's completely wrong for the part, and its not cos he isn't a good actor (cos he is) and it isn't about ethnicity (hey I'm the guy who'd still have Patterson Joseph).

My thoughts exactly, ever since I saw him in Survivors and people have mentioned him, I could totally picture Paterson Joseph as the Doctor, but, as you say, as good an actor as Idris Elba is I just can't imagine he would work out for The Doctor

DWF · October 6 2012, 10:47 PM

Matthew MacFadyen.

Starkers · October 6 2012, 10:55 PM

DWF wrote:

Matthew MacFadyen.

That would be quite left field, I think he can be quirkier than he's had the chance to be, certainly his mulleted turn in Ashes to Ashes was funny...

Venardhi · October 6 2012, 11:26 PM

Well, Hugh Laurie is currently out of a job. Perhaps better for the next Master or another guest shot though.

I like the unknown/not-yet-established actor thing though. Smith is just The Doctor. I don't have to worry about seeing the man behind it or another character he has played, he is just The Doctor. Period. End statement.

DWF · October 6 2012, 11:46 PM

Judge Death wrote:

DWF wrote:

Matthew MacFadyen.

That would be quite left field, I think he can be quirkier than he's had the chance to be, certainly his mulleted turn in Ashes to Ashes was funny...

No further left field than Christopher Eccleston to me. MacFadyen has a great stage voice and can be a very active Doctor and he's certainly got the dramatic acting down in my mind.

Allyn Gibson · October 7 2012, 12:58 AM

RoJoHen wrote:

I've been wanting Rupert Grint for a while. He's ginger!

If you're going to cast a Harry Potter alumnus, Emma Watson.

Yes, I'm being entirely serious.

Sindatur · October 7 2012, 01:32 AM

Allyn Gibson wrote:

RoJoHen wrote:

I've been wanting Rupert Grint for a while. He's ginger!

If you're going to cast a Harry Potter alumnus, Emma Watson.

Yes, I'm being entirely serious.

I could totally see Emma Watson playing a very cool cross between the two Romanas with a touch of Ace or Leela as Doctor 12

Venardhi wrote:

Well, Hugh Laurie is currently out of a job. Perhaps better for the next Master or another guest shot though.

YES Hugh Laurie MUST play either The Master or Thomas Covenant, my two dream roles for him

Mr. Adventure · October 7 2012, 03:27 AM

Well, suggestions of Rupert Grint and Emma Watson don't make me feel so crazy about my most outrageous spitballing of Jason Statham in the role.

More realistically, I think I more want to see some bold choice for #13 for sure but maybe #12 could be a stepping stone with someone a little less cute and cuddly than Tennant and Smith. I think that mold is becoming quite accepted though as the norm and might be hard to break.

Allyn Gibson · October 7 2012, 04:08 AM

CAD mocked the Statham-as-Doctor idea in one of the comic's rare funny strips. I've not seen Looper yet or read reviews, but based on the trailer it looked very much like what I think a high-octane action timey-wimey Doctor Who would be.

I wouldn't object to Statham as the Doctor.

For a more realistic choice, I'd like to see James Frain as the 12th Doctor.

Green Lantern · October 7 2012, 01:37 PM

PorthosShadow wrote:

I know it's not very likely but has Idris Elba ever been considered?

Read my first post! I want Idris Elba to be doctor #12 too, I think it'd not be a too odvious choice, plus he's a dark character, and would apeal to the minorities.

Allyn Gibson wrote:

RoJoHen wrote:

I've been wanting Rupert Grint for a while. He's ginger!

If you're going to cast a Harry Potter alumnus, Emma Watson.

Yes, I'm being entirely serious.

I don't like the idea of a female doctor.

The Mirrorball Man · October 7 2012, 01:53 PM

Black Lantern wrote:

Read my first post! I want Idris Elba to be doctor #12 too, I think it'd not be a too odvious choice, plus he's a dark character, and would apeal to the minorities.

That's absurd and a little insulting. Matt Smith is young but that doesn't mean that he necessarily appeals to young people, nor does he appeal to football players or any other group he happens to be a part of.

Emh · October 8 2012, 05:53 AM

The Mirrorball Man wrote:

Eddie Izzard.

Beat me to it. I've been hoping for Eddie Izzard since 2004 when BBC first announced Doctor Who's return.

I would die happy if Idris Elba was selected.

Bill Nighy's name has been tossed around almost as long as Izzard's.

Alexander Siddig would also be a great choice.

That all being said, I'm sure it'll be someone that most of us have never heard off.

JRoss · October 8 2012, 08:15 AM

Actually wouldn't mind McFayden. He's anonymous-looking, which would help with the reversal from the Lonely God. I know this is childish, but I can't stand Paterson Joseph's name. I just keep thinking that it should be Joseph Paterson. I would not want to look at those credits.

Tom Hiddleston would be my favorite.

FreddyE · October 8 2012, 09:56 AM

Mr Light wrote:

I know this will never happen but I'd like to have an old man Doctor again, played by someone like Bill Nighy or Derek Jacobi.

hmm....how about:

I can totally see it. He would be a very forward, very forcefull and often pretty bitter Doctor, with a dash of black humor.

October 6 2012, 10:47 PM	#18
DWF Vice Admiral Location: Columbus, Ohio	Re: Who would you like to portray the 12th doctor? Matthew MacFadyen. __________________ The greatest science fiction series of all time is Doctor Who! And I'll take you all on, one-by-one or all in a bunch to back it up!" --- Harlan Ellison, from his introduction to the PINNACLE series of Doctor Who books

October 6 2012, 11:26 PM	#20
Venardhi Vice Admiral Location: Constant transit	Re: Who would you like to portray the 12th doctor? Well, Hugh Laurie is currently out of a job. Perhaps better for the next Master or another guest shot though. I like the unknown/not-yet-established actor thing though. Smith is just The Doctor. I don't have to worry about seeing the man behind it or another character he has played, he is just The Doctor. Period. End statement. __________________ "There is no reason why good cannot triumph as often as evil. The triumph of anything is a matter of organization. If there are such things as angels, I hope that they are organized along the lines of the Maffia." - Winston Niles Rumfoord.

October 7 2012, 03:27 AM	#24
Mr. Adventure Admiral Location: Mr. Adventure	Re: Who would you like to portray the 12th doctor? Well, suggestions of Rupert Grint and Emma Watson don't make me feel so crazy about my most outrageous spitballing of Jason Statham in the role. More realistically, I think I more want to see some bold choice for #13 for sure but maybe #12 could be a stepping stone with someone a little less cute and cuddly than Tennant and Smith. I think that mold is becoming quite accepted though as the norm and might be hard to break.

October 7 2012, 04:08 AM	#25
Allyn Gibson Rear Admiral Location: South Pennsyltucky	Re: Who would you like to portray the 12th doctor? CAD mocked the Statham-as-Doctor idea in one of the comic's rare funny strips. I've not seen Looper yet or read reviews, but based on the trailer it looked very much like what I think a high-octane action timey-wimey Doctor Who would be. I wouldn't object to Statham as the Doctor. For a more realistic choice, I'd like to see James Frain as the 12th Doctor. __________________ "When David Marcus cited the great thinkers of history -- "Newton, Einstein, Surak" -- Newt Gingrich did not make his list." -- 24 January 2012 allyngibson.net

October 8 2012, 08:15 AM	#29
JRoss Captain Location: Stain'd-by-the-Sea	Re: Who would you like to portray the 12th doctor? Actually wouldn't mind McFayden. He's anonymous-looking, which would help with the reversal from the Lonely God. I know this is childish, but I can't stand Paterson Joseph's name. I just keep thinking that it should be Joseph Paterson. I would not want to look at those credits. Tom Hiddleston would be my favorite. __________________ I am a leaf on the wind. Fun times.

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