Casting for the Eleventh Doctor
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altogetherisiThey're announcing the casting for the 11th Doctor tomorrow.
Ack, it's way too soon! I know they said they'd announce in the New Year, but day three? Argh. I'd hoped it would be closer to the specials. And, I can't help feeling like they mainly want to announce early to avoid it being leaked. But still. Especially since RTD was so irritated about Eccelsons leaving being leaked... well.
OK, first of all, I so so do not want the 11th Doctor to be female.
This is because the Doctor is male.
The Master is male. The Rani, on the other hand, is female. If the want a female Timelord, the can have a female Timelord.
THEY ALREADY HAVE A FEMALE TIMELORD.
BRING BACK THE RANI. Which, I think they'll do anyway. They even have The Doctor's Daughter, Jenny, still knocking about for god's sake.
This isn't about sex appeal. I would be perfectly happy if the had another kinda old Doctor. In fact, that would be totally fine. The thing is, whoever the 11th Doctor is, the can't try to out-David David, they have to do something new. And yes, I realise that this might be a reason for a female Doctor, but I don't agree with that at all. It just doesn't make sense.
I keep thinking of when it came out that Doctor Who was being written by RTD and there as some speculation-- and worry-- that he would make the Doctor gay. And instead, they introduced Captain Jack, killing two birds with one very attractive stone. And it was such a neat answer.
So again, if they want a female Timelord, they already have ONE. I'm totally up for a female Master even, and his ring was picked up by an apparently female hand. But a female Doctor? I'm so not sold. I just don't think there's any reason for it, and really hope the don't go there and mess with everything.
Also, I don't really want a black Doctor. This isn't so much because I don't think it could work, but because I think by having the first black Doctor it would constantly be "the first black Doctor". It would only concentrate on the fact that all the previous Doctors weren't white, and would probably undermine the 11th Doctor's performance. I don't want 11, even if they turn out to be complete rubbish, to be reduced to being "the first black Doctor".
I mean, I would much prefer a black male Doctor to a white female Doctor, but still. And just for the record, I am totally cool if they want to cast a ginger.
I am a little worried though. Mainly because last time around I already loved David so much and his casting to replace Eccelson was just so so perfect. And this time around, there isn't anyone in particular that I have lined up, that I favour or would prefer or anything. And also because Stephen Moffat is such a great writer I don't want him to have a Doctor that isn't good enough for him, for his scripts, for me, for the show. I really want Doctor Who to continue to be an amazing show. I know I should trust them to make it good no matter what, but I'm anxious.
It's weird. I've come to terms with David leaving, but not quite with him being replaced yet.
*crosses fingers* Please don't disappoint me...
Ack, it's way too soon! I know they said they'd announce in the New Year, but day three? Argh. I'd hoped it would be closer to the specials. And, I can't help feeling like they mainly want to announce early to avoid it being leaked. But still. Especially since RTD was so irritated about Eccelsons leaving being leaked... well.
OK, first of all, I so so do not want the 11th Doctor to be female.
This is because the Doctor is male.
The Master is male. The Rani, on the other hand, is female. If the want a female Timelord, the can have a female Timelord.
THEY ALREADY HAVE A FEMALE TIMELORD.
BRING BACK THE RANI. Which, I think they'll do anyway. They even have The Doctor's Daughter, Jenny, still knocking about for god's sake.
This isn't about sex appeal. I would be perfectly happy if the had another kinda old Doctor. In fact, that would be totally fine. The thing is, whoever the 11th Doctor is, the can't try to out-David David, they have to do something new. And yes, I realise that this might be a reason for a female Doctor, but I don't agree with that at all. It just doesn't make sense.
I keep thinking of when it came out that Doctor Who was being written by RTD and there as some speculation-- and worry-- that he would make the Doctor gay. And instead, they introduced Captain Jack, killing two birds with one very attractive stone. And it was such a neat answer.
So again, if they want a female Timelord, they already have ONE. I'm totally up for a female Master even, and his ring was picked up by an apparently female hand. But a female Doctor? I'm so not sold. I just don't think there's any reason for it, and really hope the don't go there and mess with everything.
Also, I don't really want a black Doctor. This isn't so much because I don't think it could work, but because I think by having the first black Doctor it would constantly be "the first black Doctor". It would only concentrate on the fact that all the previous Doctors weren't white, and would probably undermine the 11th Doctor's performance. I don't want 11, even if they turn out to be complete rubbish, to be reduced to being "the first black Doctor".
I mean, I would much prefer a black male Doctor to a white female Doctor, but still. And just for the record, I am totally cool if they want to cast a ginger.
I am a little worried though. Mainly because last time around I already loved David so much and his casting to replace Eccelson was just so so perfect. And this time around, there isn't anyone in particular that I have lined up, that I favour or would prefer or anything. And also because Stephen Moffat is such a great writer I don't want him to have a Doctor that isn't good enough for him, for his scripts, for me, for the show. I really want Doctor Who to continue to be an amazing show. I know I should trust them to make it good no matter what, but I'm anxious.
It's weird. I've come to terms with David leaving, but not quite with him being replaced yet.
*crosses fingers* Please don't disappoint me...
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Date: 2009-01-03 04:44 am (UTC)*IS SHALLOW*
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Date: 2009-01-03 07:46 am (UTC)Also, can you imagine the wank between 10 fangirls and 11 fangirls if 11 is really hot? It would be epic. Hmmm... I'll bring the popcorn.