Christopher Eccleston has quit his role in the new version of Doctor Who. He said that he didnt want to be typecast as an actor. More info here
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/4395849.stm
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Yeah, I would imagine that he'd be gutted.
Yesterday was a funny old day. This time of the afternoon, we were all doing cartwheels as Jane Tranter announced a second series and a Christmas Special...
Then eight hours later the news comes out that Eccleston's definitely not coming back for a second season.
Bollocks.
I mean, he'd been cagey about it whenever he was asked in recent interviews, but I always hoped and expected that he would do at least two years in the role - I'm also amazed he wasn't in a cast-iron contract for a second were the option to be taken up by the BBC.
I'm gutted, I really am. It's devastating, in as much as a TV show can be anyway - he was so good in the role, he'd put such a stamp on it after only one episode. And that it should come out so soon really takes the shine off of the remaining twelve - what's the point in getting to know and like the Ninth Doctor when he's going to be gone so soon? Last night it was terrible, I had that awful post-England-penalty-shoot-out-defeat feeling. I'm rather more in perspective about it today, but it still leaves a bitter taste in the mouth.
It seems the workload and press exposure were just too much for him, although it seems there may have been murkier factors at work, too - the drama department's 15% budget cuts and Eccleston's salary may have had something to do with it, but that's pure speculation on my part.
There are pluses of course - a second season, woo-hoo! But I dearly wish Chris would have been in it... The indications are that he will at least be back for the Christmas special, so we'll have a proper regeneration story, which could be pretty spectacular. I'm disappointed for all the kids who've come on board with the new series though, to be losing 'their' Doctor so soon. At least Billie will be staying on as Rose, providing some continuity of character for them.
Still, it looks as if my prediction of David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor from back in the 'Doctor Who' thread here is going to come true. I do wish it hadn't been for another few years though.
Then eight hours later the news comes out that Eccleston's definitely not coming back for a second season.
Bollocks.
I mean, he'd been cagey about it whenever he was asked in recent interviews, but I always hoped and expected that he would do at least two years in the role - I'm also amazed he wasn't in a cast-iron contract for a second were the option to be taken up by the BBC.
I'm gutted, I really am. It's devastating, in as much as a TV show can be anyway - he was so good in the role, he'd put such a stamp on it after only one episode. And that it should come out so soon really takes the shine off of the remaining twelve - what's the point in getting to know and like the Ninth Doctor when he's going to be gone so soon? Last night it was terrible, I had that awful post-England-penalty-shoot-out-defeat feeling. I'm rather more in perspective about it today, but it still leaves a bitter taste in the mouth.
It seems the workload and press exposure were just too much for him, although it seems there may have been murkier factors at work, too - the drama department's 15% budget cuts and Eccleston's salary may have had something to do with it, but that's pure speculation on my part.
There are pluses of course - a second season, woo-hoo! But I dearly wish Chris would have been in it... The indications are that he will at least be back for the Christmas special, so we'll have a proper regeneration story, which could be pretty spectacular. I'm disappointed for all the kids who've come on board with the new series though, to be losing 'their' Doctor so soon. At least Billie will be staying on as Rose, providing some continuity of character for them.
Still, it looks as if my prediction of David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor from back in the 'Doctor Who' thread here is going to come true. I do wish it hadn't been for another few years though.
That's a shame. I have not even seen the first episode yet....
I love David Tennant.. I think he'll be fabulous..
In interviews, he always sems a bit embarrassed by the whole thing - perhaps he's watched the later episodes? He's been a pretty naff Doctor thus far anyroad - Captain Kirk would have just twatted that plastic thing instead of waiting for that bit of totty to save him.
The new chap they have earmarked for the part looks much more the ticket.
The new chap they have earmarked for the part looks much more the ticket.
Actually I think that Flashman himself should get the job - and what a job he'd make of it no doubt
"And that it should come out so soon really takes the shine off of the remaining twelve - what's the point in getting to know and like the Ninth Doctor when he's going to be gone so soon?"
Agreed. I'm fairly pissed off. Had the news emerged 3 months from now I may have been in a more forgiving mood.
I was convinced late last night that it was an early April Fool's joke.
Agreed. I'm fairly pissed off. Had the news emerged 3 months from now I may have been in a more forgiving mood.
I was convinced late last night that it was an early April Fool's joke.
Actually I think that Flashman himself should get the job - and what a job he'd make of it no doubt
What, me with a time machine? But I'd use it for ill!
Plus I'd keep going back to a week last Tuesday.
A fine mount, she was.
I go for that too - Flashman for the new Doctor Who!!!!!!!
Flashy as the new Dr Who:
(In best Paul Whitehose impersonation)
"Who me, Flashy, the third Earl of Bath, in the ladies dormitaries, at three in the morning?"
(In best Paul Whitehose impersonation)
"Who me, Flashy, the third Earl of Bath, in the ladies dormitaries, at three in the morning?"
He'd have a fair way to go to catch up with some of Tom's... erm... 'exploits'.
I've heard that actor David Tennant is going to the tenth Doctor. Hope there is going to be a regeneration scene - unlike the Paul McGann regenerating into Christopher Eccleston (which we never saw).
Indeed. I point once again to my prediction of a few weeks back! ;-)
And yes, all signs are that Eccleston will be appearing in the Christmas Special, which will it seems be the regeneration story. If nothing else, with RTD at the helm we should get something fairly dramatic, probably the best regeneration since Androzani.
And yes, all signs are that Eccleston will be appearing in the Christmas Special, which will it seems be the regeneration story. If nothing else, with RTD at the helm we should get something fairly dramatic, probably the best regeneration since Androzani.
You should've put a bet on that bloke from cassanova being the new Dr ,Taylor_Mayed . You would have cleaned up !