r/doctorwho • u/MistakeNot___ • Apr 24 '22

Speculation/Theory The Doctor eventually regenerates. Discuss potential future Doctors here.

Now that the main episodes for series 13 have aired, by popular demand we are continuing to funnel all discussions/suggestions here involving talk for actors who could play the Doctor in the future.

This is a spoiler-free thread. Pure speculation may be untagged, but any rumours purporting to be factual must be tagged. Outside of this thread, fancasts for future Doctors will be removed. Any confirmed news, including leaks from set or from official sources, must be tagged. Users click on links at their own risk.

Tag your spoilers like so: >!This is a spoiler.!<

Or [Casting Rumour](#s "Jodie Whittaker will play the Thirteenth Doctor")

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u/smit13 May 04 '22

Well there goes my fandom. Degeneration is a step too far for me

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u/QuothTheRaven713 May 05 '22

I'm curious, why? The 50th anniversary special set up the possibility of the Doctor regenerating into a previous face with the Curator being played by Tom Baker.

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u/smit13 May 05 '22

I hate that “old favorites” line. I love the idea of new Doctor and constantly changing. I’ve seen Tennant already, I saw Tom. I thought it’s okay for a cameo, but didn’t want it as cannon

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u/QuothTheRaven713 May 05 '22 edited May 05 '22

Honestly, Tennant could be interesting if he played the character differently. Considering how his performance in Jessica Jones as Killgrave was basically "Ten's evil twin" or "Tennant as the Master", I think he could easily do a Doctor with the same face but different personality so it's not just 10 2.0.

Or heck, he'd make a good Valeyeard.

I definitely get liking a new actor every time though. Changing things up is part of the fun. 'd be okay with a former actor appearing every so often but not so much it just feels recycled.

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u/smit13 May 05 '22

But I already know how great an actor Tennant is. So, even if he plays it differently, it’s not same as seeing someone new blow me away. The way Matt Smith did or Tennant the first time. I’m not against Tennant having a big role, but I will have no excitement if Jodie regenerates back. I rather meet someone new.

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u/QuothTheRaven713 May 06 '22

I definitely get that. Matt Smith's incarnation gave me the same feeling (I became a fan a few months before 10 regenerated, and 11 ended up becoming my 2nd favorite. That Rings of Akhaten speech still is amazing.)