Howling:Eleventh is Leaving

Matt Smith is leaving. Opinions? - User:StevieGLiverpool
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 * OK, the boring stuff out of the way, I think it's about time. One of the things I like best about the show is the constant change in Doctor/companions. As much as I like the Fourth Doctor and Third Doctors, by the end of their runs I was ready for someone new.


 * My only concern is who will Moffat choose for the next Doctor. I'd prefer it be someone in their thirties or forties, and preferably not a major star like Daniel Radcliffe, for example, whose name has apparently come up before. Shambala108 ☎  23:24, June 1, 2013 (UTC)

I second that. We've had some younger Doctors, now time to switch it up a bit with somebody older. Not too old (I don't think somebody around 1 or 3's age would work as well in the show as it is now), but enough to give some contrast. Also, I like it when they don't choose somebody overly well-known. If they get Daniel Radcliffe in, sorry, but I won't be able to see him as anyone other than Harry Potter. But it's deffinitely time to change. I just hope they don't announce when beforehand, so we can have some surprise! Imamadmad (Contact me) 01:32, June 2, 2013 (UTC)

I thought I had read that he signed through 2014. I never knew if that meant inclusively or not. Apparently, now we know! Yes, I too, would really struggle seeing Radcliffe as The Doctor.Boss MD ☎  01:53, June 2, 2013 (UTC)

The last time they decided to look for someone older, they ended up choosing Matt Smith! Other things being equal, older -- but not too much older -- would be a good idea. I also agree that it ought to be someone not closely identified with another role. That wouldn't necessarily mean avoiding "big names", only avoiding anyone who's known primarily for a single character.

This time, it looks as if we'll get a regeneration with a companion who already knows about it, since Clara has seen the Doctor's various incarnations & she's not likely to leave after only half a series. Unless there's another new companion (possible, if additional to Clara), Moffat will have managed to avoid the "Are you really the Doctor?" routine entirely. If there were a new (second) companion, it could be left to Clara to do most of the explaining -- especially if regeneration trauma puts the Doctor out of action for a while. That might be quite fun. --89.241.74.205talk to me 02:19, June 2, 2013 (UTC)

Although I'm REALLY sad about Matt Smith leaving (11 is my Doctor), I am interested to see who they cast next. Of course Benedict Cumberbatch crossed my mind first, but given how menacing he managed to be in the new Star Trek, I think he might make a better Master. If they were to go older, I think David Thewlis would make an interesting choice. Memnarc ☎  02:30, June 2, 2013 (UTC)

You never know, Moffat might get really adventurous & cast a woman. Any good ideas for that eventuality? --89.241.74.205talk to me 02:45, June 2, 2013 (UTC)