 Jason Statham as Doctor Who?, Even if it's not true - would he be a good choice? |
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 Jan 3 2007, 11:01 PM
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Minbari  Group: Full Members Posts: 375 Joined: 2-March 06 Member No.: 2,925,995  |
That one's a bigger stretch even than Chris Eccleston!
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Jan 4 2007, 02:53 AM
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Mansquito Group: Full Members Posts: 13 Joined: 16-March 06 Member No.: 2,934,815 |
"It will be Doctor Who meets gangland. He will do a lot more thinking with his fists and will be a sure-fire winner with the ladies.
"Doctor Who is still seen as a bit geeky but Jason will add sex appeal and give the character a more dangerous edge." Isn't that exactly the opposite of what is great about Doctor Who? I assume this is just more of the Random Actor to Be Next Doctor Who that pops up every year. The list of rumored "Next Doctor Who" actors is quite prestigious. |
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Jan 4 2007, 03:33 AM
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Minbari Group: Full Members Posts: 395 Joined: 26-March 06 From: San Marcos, Texas, USA Member No.: 2,927,142 |
Argh, what is it with all these rumors of Tennant quitting?!? At this rate, if true, the turnover will be even quicker than during the 1980s in terms of Doctors leaving or being fired. I hope this is false. Why aren't the Doctors being locked up in 3-year contracts? I thought Tennant DID sign a 3-year contract, actually. Was I just imagining that?
I hope whoever takes the role, the Doctor is still written so that he's relatively anti-violence. I don't have an opinion on specific actors as such. I am unfamiliar with Mr. Statham's previous work. -------------------- "You know, when you're a kid, they tell you it's all, 'Grow up. Get a job. Get married. Get a house. Have a kid, and that's it ...But the truth is, the world is so much stranger than that. It's so much darker. And so much madder ... And so much better." (Elton, "Love & Monsters")
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Jan 4 2007, 07:37 AM
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 Screaming Brain Group: Full Members Posts: 9,072 Joined: 28-March 06 From: London, UK Member No.: 2,927,220 |
QUOTE (FUNCHOMCLALA @ Jan 4 2007, 04:01 AM)  That one's a bigger stretch even than Chris Eccleston! http://uk.news.yahoo.com/03012007/364/stat...new-doctor.html Its also SOOOOO Obviously not true. For starters, he has too much of a film career to accept it, secondly, he wouldnt fit the profile of the Doctor, and one thing you can say about RTD is that he understands what Doctor Who is about. -------------------- "No, Mr Terrall, I am not a student of human nature. I am a professor of a much wider academy, of which the human being is merely a part... All forms of life interest me."
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Jan 4 2007, 07:48 AM
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 Superhero Group: Full Members Posts: 3,742 Joined: 13-September 06 Member No.: 2,936,083 |
QUOTE (MaylinTekker @ Jan 4 2007, 03:33 AM) Argh, what is it with all these rumors of Tennant quitting?!? At this rate, if true, the turnover will be even quicker than during the 1980s in terms of Doctors leaving or being fired. I hope this is false. Why aren't the Doctors being locked up in 3-year contracts? I thought Tennant DID sign a 3-year contract, actually. Was I just imagining that? I hope whoever takes the role, the Doctor is still written so that he's relatively anti-violence. I don't have an opinion on specific actors as such. I am unfamiliar with Mr. Statham's previous work. The rumor so far is that David Tennant is planning on leaving either after the fourth series or in the middle of the Fourth series. David Tennant already mention that he is planning on leaving soon from the series, but the question comes how soon. |
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Jan 4 2007, 07:51 AM
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Superhero Group: Full Members Posts: 3,742 Joined: 13-September 06 Member No.: 2,936,083 |
QUOTE (FUNCHOMCLALA @ Jan 3 2007, 11:01 PM) That one's a bigger stretch even than Chris Eccleston! http://uk.news.yahoo.com/03012007/364/stat...new-doctor.html I just can't see that guy as the new Doctor. I don't think it would work. |
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 Jan 4 2007, 08:05 AM
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 Sleestak Group: Full Members Posts: 55 Joined: 31-December 06 From: California, USA Member No.: 2,944,085 |
QUOTE (WarshipAngelus1 @ Jan 4 2007, 07:51 AM) I just can't see that guy as the new Doctor. I don't think it would work. Me either......... :/ --------------------  BREAKTHROUGH IN PHYSICS! This compound, when added to paint, will not only make your house virtually impossible to set on fire, but it will also make your house SELF-EXTINGUISHING! *Biodegradable *Non-Toxic *Safe for the Enviornment *Proven with Certified tests and results |
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Jan 4 2007, 10:30 AM
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Minbari Group: Full Members Posts: 322 Joined: 23-December 06 From: Somewhere in the Southeast US Member No.: 2,943,761 |
QUOTE (FUNCHOMCLALA @ Jan 3 2007, 11:01 PM) That one's a bigger stretch even than Chris Eccleston! http://uk.news.yahoo.com/03012007/364/stat...new-doctor.html Okay...now I KNOW that the rumor mill people in the UK are smoking crack...or their underwear...take your pick...  -------------------- The Doctor: I'm the Doctor by the way...what's your name
Rose: Rose. The Doctor: Nice to meet you Rose...run for your life. |
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Jan 4 2007, 12:37 PM
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 Foo Fighter Group: Full Members Posts: 1,199 Joined: 19-October 06 From: united states Member No.: 2,913,146 |
If that were true about Jason, then he would be the hottest Doc. to date. Move over McSteamy, McDreamy and McFabulous(that's what I call David) and welcome McHottie.
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Jan 4 2007, 12:47 PM
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Minbari Group: Full Members Posts: 322 Joined: 23-December 06 From: Somewhere in the Southeast US Member No.: 2,943,761 |
Retch...retch...I would SOOOOOOO quit watching if that's the case...Jason Statham is so, oh what's a kind word for ugly and one-dimensional??? That and I'd keep waiting for a car/motorcycle/boat/anything mechanical to blow up behind him...No - HE would NOT work, at all!!!!
 -------------------- The Doctor: I'm the Doctor by the way...what's your name
Rose: Rose. The Doctor: Nice to meet you Rose...run for your life. |
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Jan 4 2007, 01:14 PM
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Jan 4 2007, 03:25 PM
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QUOTE (FUNCHOMCLALA @ Jan 3 2007, 11:01 PM) That one's a bigger stretch even than Chris Eccleston! http://uk.news.yahoo.com/03012007/364/stat...new-doctor.html God I hope not..... enjoy the shows |
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Jan 4 2007, 05:08 PM
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 Minbari Group: Full Members Posts: 393 Joined: 3-November 06 From: East Coast, USA Member No.: 2,940,521 |
Whoever they choose, they need to have them sign a 3 or 4 year contract at a minimum before he is hired.
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Jan 4 2007, 10:15 PM
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Foo Fighter Group: Full Members Posts: 1,134 Joined: 14-November 06 From: Maryland...Stationed in TX now Member No.: 2,941,353 |
QUOTE (4thDoctorWhoFan @ Jan 4 2007, 05:08 PM) Whoever they choose, they need to have them sign a 3 or 4 year contract at a minimum before he is hired. I agree this leaving after 1 or 2 season stuff is getting old... I mean how are we ever going to adjust to a Doctor if he keeps leaving in such a short period of time... Not to mention at this rate the Doctor will have used all of his regenerations....enjoy the shows.. |
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Jan 4 2007, 11:28 PM
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I agree that I want to see Tennant do at least 3 or 4 seasons. As for Doctor 11, the Doctor need to be a redhead at least once.
 "I wanted to be ginger. I've never been ginger." It's also intersting to note that Tenant is the first Doctor since Hartnell to have brown eyes, all the other have had blue or greenish blue.-------------------- "I love Charley. I don't know if that's strength, weakness, or insanity. But I love her."
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Jan 5 2007, 01:29 AM
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QUOTE (who10 @ Jan 4 2007, 10:15 PM) I agree this leaving after 1 or 2 season stuff is getting old... I mean how are we ever going to adjust to a Doctor if he keeps leaving in such a short period of time... Not to mention at this rate the Doctor will have used all of his regenerations....enjoy the shows.. First Doctor, played by William Hartnell (1963–1966) (three years) Second Doctor, played by Patrick Troughton (1966–1969) (three years) Third Doctor, played by Jon Pertwee (1970–1974) (five years and half) Fourth Doctor, played by Tom Baker (1974–1981) (Seven years) Fifth Doctor, played by Peter Davison (1981–1984) (three years) Sixth Doctor, played by Colin Baker (1984–1986) (three and half years) Seventh Doctor, played by Sylvester McCoy (1987–1989, 1996) (three years on screen) and the rest off screen except for the tv show. nine years total Eighth Doctor, played by Paul McGann (1996) (only one time) Ninth Doctor, played by Christopher Eccleston (2005) (one year) Tenth Doctor, played by David Tennant (2005–present) Just to let you know who10 even in the classic series most of the actors who played the Doctor only did the role of three years or less. |
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Jan 5 2007, 01:33 AM
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Minbari Group: Full Members Posts: 395 Joined: 26-March 06 From: San Marcos, Texas, USA Member No.: 2,927,142 |
Yeah, 3 years though, not 1 or 2 years. Only Colin Baker really put in less than three seasons in the classic series.
Tennant hopefully won't be leaving until almost the end of the fourth series, at the earliest. He needs to put in his three years. -------------------- "You know, when you're a kid, they tell you it's all, 'Grow up. Get a job. Get married. Get a house. Have a kid, and that's it ...But the truth is, the world is so much stranger than that. It's so much darker. And so much madder ... And so much better." (Elton, "Love & Monsters")
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Jan 5 2007, 03:31 AM
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 Dune Messiah Group: Full Members Posts: 2,078 Joined: 5-March 06 From: Manhattan, NY Member No.: 2,926,120 |
QUOTE (WarshipAngelus1 @ Jan 5 2007, 01:29 AM) Sixth Doctor, played by Colin Baker (1984–1986) (three and half years) Colin actually only did 2 years plus one episode. All of these rumors about Tennant's departure have been officially denied, by the BBC. Take that as you may.... Even if the rumors were true, it should be pointed out that at the end of the fourth season, when the rumors say he might go, he would have done three years in the role, the norm since the show began. Even if he left in "the middle" of the fourth season, it is likely he'll be there for at least 3/4s of the whole season in actuality, just enough time to introduce the new Doctor so they wouldn't have to do that again within the context of the Christmas special again. It's also worth noting that one reason you can't sign actors for multiple year contracts is because the BBC does not order more than one season of a show at a time. If it's a really well received show like Who, they sign for two seasons, and that was a big deal. The BBC has not officially asked for a fourth season yet, btw. This is just how things work on UK television..... |
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Jan 5 2007, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE (themadgasser @ Jan 4 2007, 02:53 AM) "It will be Doctor Who meets gangland. He will do a lot more thinking with his fists and will be a sure-fire winner with the ladies. "Doctor Who is still seen as a bit geeky but Jason will add sex appeal and give the character a more dangerous edge." Isn't that exactly the opposite of what is great about Doctor Who? I assume this is just more of the Random Actor to Be Next Doctor Who that pops up every year. The list of rumored "Next Doctor Who" actors is quite prestigious. I never heard of this actor, (JASON STATHAM) so did I gogole search just in case he turns up as Doctor, and was very verrry mucn NOT impressed. Maybe he is more impressive on action,but from the on line info and a couple of photos there I sure hope he does not get to be the new Doctor. |
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Jan 5 2007, 02:10 PM
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Viper Pilot Group: Full Members Posts: 161 Joined: 22-April 06 Member No.: 2,927,974 |
i doubt statham would want to give up hollywood for the bbc at present.
i can not understand all the hullabaloo over tenant leaving. he has not left yet and i think he will do the average three years before moving onto the next stage in his career. i guess though poeple just like to guess about who the next unknown doctor will be when the time comes for ten to regenerate. i just say enjoy the tenth doc while he is here. |
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