Doctor Who - Discussion Thread III (no untagged future spoilers)

I think I missed that bit, my stream froze and I refreshed after waiting for a while and kept it live so I found out sooner

It was as I thought it'd be, they just have randoms on who have a passing interest but want to be on TV. Some will know their stuff, but the ones you'll notice are the ones who don't

Didn't he say he had never been in DW before? He was in the Fires of Pompeii episode (series 4, episode 2) playing Caecilius.

Next big question: is the next Doctor going to have a Scottish accent or is Capaldi going to put on an English one? I love Capaldi's natural accent so I sort of hope he keeps it for the part

Put on a English one, not to sound racist but English people dont like hearing non English people in roles they identify as English or just dislike the Scottish accent in general as ITV channels refuse to show Scottish programmes in general, also Tennant put on a English acccent

I remember years ago having an argument with a 25 year old media degree student who said that Scottish actors should not take over roles that were defined with English, he had no problems with James Bond though which is strange likely as the first real one was Scottish.

Was a bit mixed feeling at first but after thinking about it more I'm psyched to see the new direction that the show is going to go in.

I think (hope) with this new Doctor we're going to see a more mature, mysterious Doctor, one where you can really see the hundreds of years of experience behind his eyes. One that's dark and cold, but at the same time ferocious and brave. If 10 and 11 were younger and flirty, often childlike then 12th will return to the Grandfather figure we saw in 1 and several other incarnations.

This is a big thing. No longer is the Doctor going to be a young, attractive man that we enjoy seeing flirt and kiss the female companions, and the gif-creating fan girls may not like this change, but it is a return to what makes the Doctor the 1000ish old time lord he is. It's a bold direction for the producers to take which I think will be a good change from the current dynamic of the Doctor and companions.

I had my reservations as Capaldi was in Doctor Who and Torchwood previously, but I think his acting skill and versatility (especially shown in the latter) proves he is up to the challenge. I eagerly look forward to seeing his interpretation of the Doctor.

Terrible piece of casting. He would have made for an outstanding Master. But noooo, they made him the Doctor.

I suppose we will wait and see, but, I can say I am disappointed.
Companions typically flirt with The Doctor, but, Clara (or someone around her age) flirting with The Doctor *Shudders*.

I suppose I thought it would have been someone, younger. =l
Someone younger than 35 to say the least. =l

Malcolm Tucker? But how's he going to do the sentimental parts??

Capaldi was in the Fires of Pompei episode, so why have they made him the Doctor

Amy was in the same episode

If you don't use any actor who has been in the show again then it really narrows your choices considering the amount of cameos the show has.


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