News Louisa Mellor 14 Jun 2013 - 08:00
Domhnall Gleeson, Dominic Cooper, Idris Elba and more have responded to their names being thrown into the 12th Doctor hat...
After the initial flurry of "Pick me, Nigel!" self-promotion and teasing from a few potential Twelfth Doctors (and er, a few with less potential), a handful of names has persisted.
There was Ben Daniels for a start, then Rory Kinnear, the latter announced as having been offered the role by last weekend's Telegraph. The Skyfall actor's agent, no doubt delighted with the publicity either way, has neglected to comment, unlike theatre director Fiona Laird who announced on Twitter last Sunday, "By the way, #doctorwho fans, I have it on the Highest authority that Rory Kinnear's agent has not received one single call about it."
There was also a story narrowing the choice down to three fine actors: Domhnall Gleeson (ginger! It must be true!
Domhnall Gleeson, Dominic Cooper, Idris Elba and more have responded to their names being thrown into the 12th Doctor hat...
After the initial flurry of "Pick me, Nigel!" self-promotion and teasing from a few potential Twelfth Doctors (and er, a few with less potential), a handful of names has persisted.
There was Ben Daniels for a start, then Rory Kinnear, the latter announced as having been offered the role by last weekend's Telegraph. The Skyfall actor's agent, no doubt delighted with the publicity either way, has neglected to comment, unlike theatre director Fiona Laird who announced on Twitter last Sunday, "By the way, #doctorwho fans, I have it on the Highest authority that Rory Kinnear's agent has not received one single call about it."
There was also a story narrowing the choice down to three fine actors: Domhnall Gleeson (ginger! It must be true!
- 6/14/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
The day it was announced this year’s Doctor Who Christmas Special would be the last time Matt Smith would portray the Doctor, you could practically hear the Internet explode in speculation as to who would be chosen to play the Twelfth Doctor. Virtually every British actor imaginable has had their name tossed into the ring, including Rupert Grint, Martin Freeman and Idris Elba. At this point, any actor is as good as another as it’s all just speculation. But then a strange thing happened. Reports started coming in that the role had already been offered to someone: James Bond star Rory Kinnear.
Kinnear, who played Bill Tanner in Quantum of Solace and Skyfall, was given the option to play the Doctor and the matter would be settled as soon as he accepted, or so the rumor goes. The Telegraph is telling a different story, having quoted Kinnear as...
Kinnear, who played Bill Tanner in Quantum of Solace and Skyfall, was given the option to play the Doctor and the matter would be settled as soon as he accepted, or so the rumor goes. The Telegraph is telling a different story, having quoted Kinnear as...
- 6/12/2013
- by Brody Gibson
- Boomtron
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