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.

Comments

[swisstone.livejournal.com]

Can't agree more. I really didn't want someone cast who would bugger off after a year, but clearly it was felt a Big Name was needed. And in fairness to Ecclestone, he never made any secret to the producers that he would only stay for a year. I still don't think changing lead actor so early is good for the show, and saying that it's good to introduce the audience to the concept of regeneration as soon as possible is just RTD making the best of the situation.

[strange-complex.livejournal.com]

...just RTD making the best of the situation

You're probably right, but if what aletharch said above is representative of Davies' arguments, it is a pretty good line to spin from a sticky corner.