Doctor Who
In the series ' farsighted and wide-ranging history , there have been13 Doctorsto day of the month . Yes , season 12 mooted the possibility of other doctor , but in extension to those face that have already been on screen , William Hartnell was the first , making the role his own in 1963 . And when the concept of regeneration was introduce during the death of his land tenure as the Time Lord , many others come after . Most recently , Jodie Whittaker took on the function ofthe 13th Doctor .
As great as the actors have been in their part asDoctor Who , there are those who could have been the Doctor during the series ' run . There are also those actors who would be perfect in the part , but have n’t yet been asked to take the spark advance in the show . Here are five thespian who could have played the part , and five who should be give the opportunity .
Almost Doctor Who: Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant is n’t the first person you might study for the part . As he is most famous for his leading use inromantic comedies , it could be assumed most of his time would be spent wooing his distaff companions , rather than battlingintergalactic lusus naturae .
However , considered for the part he was , and he could have been the first to step into the Time Lord ’s skid in the rebooted series . To his later rue , Grant turned down the role ofthe 9th Doctor , as he did n’t think the revived show would be a success . In an consultation withSyfy.com , he said : " I was offered the role of the Doctor a few geezerhood back and was highly flattered . It ’s only when you see it on screen that you think , ' Damn , that was right , why did I say no ? ' "
Should Be Doctor Who: Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne has more than turn up his do chop shot on the big screen , in such cinema asThe Theory of Everythingand theFantastic Beastsmovies . And it is his quirkiness in the latter that cook us think he would be great as the Doctor . It ’s not grueling to reckon him in Tom Baker ’s course scarf joint or Matt Smith ’s bowing tie , as he has already donned such garment on film .
Will Redmayne get to work the part of the Time Lord ? We do n’t acknowledge . He would have the youth of Matt Smith on his side , and perhaps even the humbleness of Peter Davidson ’s Doctor . If the producers at the BBC are reading this clause , maybe they ’ll take note of this suggestion .
Almost Doctor Who: Bill Nighy
Bill Nighy was another actor considered for the lead role in the revamp serial , but he reverse it down . This is unfortunate , as he would have been perfect in the role . Not only would he have brought a sense of lordliness to the part , but he could have exude the contrariness of William Hartnell ’s Doctor .
When asked why he turned down the role in an audience with theDaily Express , he said : " No disrespect toDoctor Whoor anything , but I think it come with too much baggage . " We are assuming he means typecasting and not actual luggage , as the Tardis could accommodate anything !
Should Be Doctor Who: Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch is famous for playing another Doctor , of course , in theMarvel Cinematic Universe . But as fantastic as he is in the role ofDoctor Strange , many sports fan think he would be the perfect fit forDoctor Who .
Cumberbatch has always had an otherworldly air about him , and he comes across as somewhat eccentric . These are the caliber that the Time Lord embodies , so Cumberbatch would be bully in the part . The actor made his mark as Sherlock Holmes , a character not too unlike the Doctor with his craftiness and smart . Sadly , as testify in an clause atBBC America , he has no interest in the role .
Almost Doctor Who: Michael Jackson
The firstMen in Blackfilm hintedMichael Jacksonwas an foreign , and while this is n’t the typesetter’s case ( we assume ) , we can translate why he was once considered for the theatrical role of the Doctor . However , he was n’t up for a role in the television serial publication . Back in the late LXXX , Paramount Pictures had plans for a handsome - budgetDoctor Who moving picture , and according toThe Guardian , Michael Jackson could have been offered the part .
lamentably , fan never got to see Michael Jackson take the air on the synodic month as the Doctor , although he was famed for another kind of moonwalk ! ADoctor Whomovie did get made , however , but for TV and not cinema , with Paul McGann in the lead .
Should Be Doctor Who: Ben Whishaw
A Google search will differentiate you why he should be the next MD : the fan exact it ! multitude seem to think he would be perfect as the Time Lord , and we have to agree with them . He ’s already brought two British icons to life on the big projection screen , Q andPaddington Bear , so why not bring another ?
Ben Whishaw is a marvelous thespian , and he could add the cleverness of Q to the role . And as some fan have been upset with the focus the show is move in , Whishaw could be the actor to reincarnate their exuberance .
Almost Doctor Who: Catherine Zeta-Jones
ManyDoctor Whofanboys were unimpressed at the news that a woman would be taking over the role of the Doctor . However , Jodie Whittaker has been fantastic in the part . Gender par has been a long time come up in the serial , although it could have happened much earlier .
In 2008 , Russell T. Davies was report inThe Telegraphas wanting Catherine Zeta - Jones for the part of the medico . He reckon the actress would be a wonderful successor to David Tennant . However , the show was take over by Steven Moffat , and he chose Matt Smith for the part ofthe 11th MD . Still , fans did get to see a female Doctor , finally .
Should Be Doctor Who: Tilda Swinton
When it was announce that Peter Capaldi would be stepping down from the part of the Doctor , many people suspected a distaff Doctor could be next . However , it was n’t Jodie Whittaker that took the lead in audience polls . Tilda Swinton was the betting odds on favorite , although other actresses were also nominated , according toThe Independent , including Olivia Colman and Maxine Peake .
Colman and Peake would have been great , although Tilda Swinton is the more obvious choice . She has an air of mystery about her , as has been testify in such films asDoctor StrangeandConstantine . Her MD would sure be like no other , as beseem an actress who continually defies expectations .
Almost Doctor Who: Richard Griffiths
TheHarry Potteractor has had a long and wide-ranging life history , above and beyond his role as nasty Uncle Vernon . However , there is one part overleap on his CV , and it is , of row , Doctor Who . He was doubly look at for the part , but was pipped to the Charles William Post both times .
When Tom Baker ’s time as the Doctor was hail to an last , Griffiths was on the shortlist for the part . Unfortunately for him , Peter Davidson admit the role of the fifth Dr. rather . Griffiths was shortlisted again when it was announced that 6th Doctor , Colin Baker , would be leave the show , but he woefully lost out toSylvester McCoy .
Should Be Doctor Who: Harry Melling
Melling excellently play Dudley Dursley in theHarry Pottermovies , so he ’s likely not the first person you think of when consideringDoctor Who . However , he does possess the quirkiness that is perfect for the part .
If he did take on the part , he would be keeping it in the family ! He ’s the grandson of the second Doctor , Patrick Troughton , so there is Time Lord DNA running through his veins . Melling had already shown interest in the theatrical role when verbalize toThe Express , so here ’s hope he gets to fill his late grandfather ’s horseshoe one day !
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