Six, seven, eight, nine, ten: then I let it go again.

[strange_complex]

Only yesterday, someone was assuring me that Christopher Ecclestone wasn't going to quit as the Doctor after all, but that it was all a publicity stunt to get people excited. Guess not...

I'm sure this David Tennant guy will be fine, although I didn't watch any of Casanova, so I can't really comment myself. But it just annoys me that a whole incarnation has been used up on only one series, especially given the previous one was wasted on only a one-and-a-half-hour film. There are only 12 to play with, and the remainder need to be conserved! *mutters things about responsibility in the general direction of Christopher Ecclestone*

Also, if this must happen, I'd ideally like to see an older Doctor follow Ecclestone, just to keep a bit of variety in the role. Sure, there's a fine tradition of younger Doctors to follow - especially Peter Davidson. But I'd like to see an actor who can tap into those aspects of the Doctor's character so splendidly explored by people like Jon Pertwee.

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[davesangel.livejournal.com]

I can't believe I fell for the rumours and stories that Christopher would be remaining in the role. Damn publicity stunts! :P
Whilst it is good that Tennant is a fan of the show, and thus might have more enthusiasm for the role, I think Richard E Grant or David Thewlis would have been better choices...Time will tell, I suppose.

[strange-complex.livejournal.com]

David Thewlis

I can't help but detect a certain bias, there, Mrs. Lupin!

[davesangel.livejournal.com]

:D Well yes, but I also feel that he's been able to play such a variety of parts that he won't be in danger of acting the role in a similar way to previous Doctors - the danger with Tennent as you have quite rightly pointed out is that he's very young, and as such he's liable to act the role in a similar way to Davison (or even McGann). Actors with a broader range, such as Thewlis, may be able to bring something very original to the role.