Dan Sullivan
? Says She Isn't Going to Be the Doctor's New Assistant
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You wouldn't think a commitment-phobe would sign up for a potentially multi-season run (had it been successful) of 24 hour-long episodes seasons.
Then again, it seems to take the UK longer to make 13 episodes of Doctor Who than it does for the US to make 22-24 episodes so maybe it is a bigger commitment.
Well, what we did see of Bionic Woman wasnt her best. The American accent attempt didnt help either, even though she did it quite well.
Ive seen her act in Eastenders among other things and thought she was good. Maybe this is the part where she excells and gets more job offers.
I'd like to see her as a companion, a more mature, not quite mature as Donna but still an older 'free spirited' type companion maybe.
But hey, if she dont wanna do, she dont wanna do it. Unless she is tempted by other means such as a few more zeros.
Ive seen her act in Eastenders among other things and thought she was good. Maybe this is the part where she excells and gets more job offers.
I'd like to see her as a companion, a more mature, not quite mature as Donna but still an older 'free spirited' type companion maybe.
But hey, if she dont wanna do, she dont wanna do it. Unless she is tempted by other means such as a few more zeros.
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/...view-Michelle-Ryan-on-joining-Doctor-Who.html
I also saw a YouTube video yesterday where, IIRC, Michelle said she wanted to "keep her options open" regarding the role. Who knows what is true nowadays? You can't trust any media report!
It's a smart thing to say when so often people take rumor, argument, and conjecture as fact.
Put yourself in her position:
- Reporter asks if she has intentions playing the Doctor's Companion and she says "No". They make her an offer which she likes, but is reviled by reporters and rabid fanboys who crucify her as being either money hungry or a liar.
- Same as above except she says she would play the Companion. However, a different offer comes up that doesn't pan out. Again, roundly criticized and this time it was for stringing people along and having no intention of following through.
- "Depends on the script" is the only way an actor is able to maintain a neutral position and keep his options open. Harrison Ford, for example, made it clear that he was unsure about returning for either Empire Strikes Back or Return of the Jedi. He had to keep his options open, because committing to a deal could result in a stinker that will sink someone's career.
Just my thoughts.
I'm kinda torn. She was very good and I would like to see her come back.
However...
Firstly, if she did come back it would be as Smith's companion, and though she had nice chemistry with Tennant it doesn't follow that she would have with 11.
Secondly, to be honest I'm kinda hacked off at everyone the Doctor encountered coming back eventually! Ok I know not everyone does, but it happens a touch too often (and yes I am a hypocrite because I'd love to see Sally Sparrow again some day...)
However...
Firstly, if she did come back it would be as Smith's companion, and though she had nice chemistry with Tennant it doesn't follow that she would have with 11.
Secondly, to be honest I'm kinda hacked off at everyone the Doctor encountered coming back eventually! Ok I know not everyone does, but it happens a touch too often (and yes I am a hypocrite because I'd love to see Sally Sparrow again some day...)
well yes that would be your "dream" dream, not a Doctor Who dream, which is a subtle difference.
still I have nothing against the "dream" dreams, infact I fear that any dream I have involving Jenny & Christiana may not be PG, and suitable for a 7pm TV audience.
