The new Sherlock Holmes was also rumored to be up for the role of the Eleventh Doctor
http://www.digitalspy.com/cult/s7/doctor-who/news/a248556/cumberbatch-hints-at-doctor-who-role.html
The next Master perhaps?
http://www.digitalspy.com/cult/s7/doctor-who/news/a248556/cumberbatch-hints-at-doctor-who-role.html
Benedict Cumberbatch has hinted that he will appear in future episodes of Doctor Who.
The actor recently worked with showrunner Steven Moffat on the new BBC drama Sherlock.
Speaking to DS, Cumberbatch teased that he wouldn't appear in just one episode of Doctor Who.
He also praised the show, saying: "I'm a huge fan of the series and amazing people do amazing work in it in all parts of the episodes."
The next Master perhaps?