New Companion Being Revealed Tomorrow (21st) at 10.30am
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Note the word "she" above!
So who's taking bets that whoever they pick is going to be hated by a small but vocal contingent of the fanbase? I say that because that seems to be pattern. And god help them if they cast someone who, despite what the source tells Jeffries, does end up being a household name or at least associated with a TV series or movie and everyone will base their judgement on that. I remember all the eyerolling when Catherine Tate was cast, due to her reputation in comedy (even though outside the UK no one knew nor cared).
I just hope whoever they pick, the fanbase gives her a chance, especially since for all we know it could be 2013 before her first episode airs. I mean, they haven't picked badly yet in my opinion, at least not in the new series: Billie, Freema, Catherine, Karen and Arthur (not to mention Johnny B) all worked out pretty well, I thought. And the predictions made by some that "(Pick any one of the above names) will kill Doctor Who" has been pretty much proven to be utter nonsense. I'm stoked to find out who the new gal is. Wouldn't it be wild if it did end up being Sophia Myles after all? I wouldn't mind seeing Holly Earl reprising her role from the Christmas special too.
Alex
I just hope whoever they pick, the fanbase gives her a chance, especially since for all we know it could be 2013 before her first episode airs. I mean, they haven't picked badly yet in my opinion, at least not in the new series: Billie, Freema, Catherine, Karen and Arthur (not to mention Johnny B) all worked out pretty well, I thought. And the predictions made by some that "(Pick any one of the above names) will kill Doctor Who" has been pretty much proven to be utter nonsense. I'm stoked to find out who the new gal is. Wouldn't it be wild if it did end up being Sophia Myles after all? I wouldn't mind seeing Holly Earl reprising her role from the Christmas special too.
Alex
That wasn't there when I wrote my post. Too bad, but I still want a character from anywhere but present day england ... no, make that present day earth.
The rumor going around Gallifrey Base is that it's Aisling Loftus. She's definitely pretty, and I've never heard of her. 
The rumor going around Gallifrey Base is that it's Aisling Loftus. She's definitely pretty, and I've never heard of her.
Hmm, have people picked her name because of the DW connection?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1975269/
I wasn't expecting anything amazingly radical from the choice but this looks like playing it as safe as possible.
Yea, no matter who is chosen for Companion or Doctor, there will be eyerolling from some segment, that's the way it's always been.
Regarding Catherine Tate, I didn't know who she was when she appeared in Runaway Bride, but, after watching her in that, I did indeed roll my eyes when she announced to succeed Freema, because I was so relieved she didn't stick around after the Christmas Special. But, of course, as a regular Companion, she wasn't annoying like she was in Runaway Bride, and I grew to really, really like her, and I am glad we got her for the season. So, my eye rolling wasn't based on the name, but, based upon her actual performance in the Christmas Special.
I echo the sentiments about wanting a change with a Companion, make her not Modern Day England/Earth, please.
The rumor going around Gallifrey Base is that it's Aisling Loftus. She's definitely pretty, and I've never heard of her.
Ooh, she's cute. Haven't seen anything she's been in but she's got a respectable CV. And, of course, she has the 'obligatory for a young British actor' appearances on The Bill and Casualty on her CV.
well I did enjoy her in the Borrowers, so for shallow reasons why I could go with her.The rumor going around Gallifrey Base is that it's Aisling Loftus. She's definitely pretty, and I've never heard of her.
That said I figured the show would keep us waiting longer than this for the announcement.
If she starts shooting soon they wouldn't have much choice but to announce it now.
Cute is down a bit on the list of requirements for my tastes.
A believable, well written character and acting ability come before "cute"..
A believable, well written character and acting ability come before "cute"..
But it's still on your list.
I don't give a fuck who's playing the companion, so long as the *character* is a change from the "21st century British girl who fancies the Doctor"
agreed.
No kidding and personally speaking I would prefer to see a companion is a little bit older. I could see getting a lot of millage out of The Doctor being mistaken for a son or grand son of his companion
Well, since we don't know anything about the character or acting ability, forgive us for commenting on what we do currently know.
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