Former Doctor Who Star Suggests Who Could Be The Next Doctor

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Former Doctor Who Star Suggests Who Could Be The Next Doctor

Key Takeaways

  • Matt Smith suggests Rhys Ifans could potentially play the next Doctor in Doctor Who.
  • Smith pointed out Ifans being Welsh and said he was excited to see his friend take on the mantle.
  • Smith previously defended the series against critics, emphasizing the appeal of an alien traveling around the universe saving civilizations.

As a long-time fan and connoisseur of all things British sci-fi, I can’t help but be utterly thrilled at the prospect of Rhys Ifans stepping into the TARDIS as the Doctor! Matt Smith, my fellow countryman and Time Lord extraordinaire, has piqued my interest with his suggestion. I’ve seen Mr. Ifans’s acting prowess in “Harry Potter” and “Spider-Man,” and let me tell you, he’s got the quirky charm and Welsh wit to make a splendid Doctor indeed!

In the popular BBC show “Doctor Who”, various actors have taken on the role of The Doctor. One of these actors suggested that another famous actor might be capable of continuing the tradition.

The long-running series Doctor Who has seen 14 different actors step into the role of its title character over the years, with William Hartnell as the First Doctor from 1963 to 1966 and Ncuti Gatwa taking on the role of the Fifteenth Doctor since 2023. David Tennant played both the Tenth (from 2005 to 2010) and Fourteenth Doctor (in 2022), while actors such as Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, Christopher Eccleston, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, Jodie Whittaker, and most recently, one another actor have also portrayed the character. Remarkably, one of these actors even proposed another potential candidate to take on the role in the future.

Matt Smith, known for his role as Daemon Targaryen in “House of the Dragon,” expressed his belief that one of his co-stars, Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower from the same series), could excel as Doctor in the popular series. Speaking to Popverse, he suggested, “Imagine Rhys Ifans as Doctor Who? It’d be fantastic! And he’s Welsh… I’d love to see him take on that role.” However, Smith also praised the performance of Gatwa as the Doctor, calling it “amazing.

At the tender age of 26, Smith found himself cast as the Time Lord. Some were skeptical about him playing a character over 900 years old, but he quickly silenced their doubts. His moving speech in The Pandorica Opens, where he discussed the Doctor’s legacy, was hailed as one of the series’ high points. As the Eleventh Doctor, Smith stood firm against an alien fleet aiming to seize the Pandorica. “Take a look at me!” he declared. “No strategy, no backup, no powerful weapons, and nothing valuable to lose! So, if you’re up there in your spaceships with your guns, think twice before attempting to take the Pandorica tonight. Remember all the times I’ve thwarted you, and then, *and then*, do the wise thing!” The fleet retreated, leaving Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill), the Eleventh Doctor’s companion, in awe of what he had seen.

It’s worth considering Smith’s argument that Iwan Rheon would make a great Doctor. Rheon is known for his versatility as an actor and possesses the charismatic flair and quirky energy typically associated with the Doctor. His talent was clearly demonstrated in his roles as Doctor Curtis Connors, also known as Lizard, in ‘Spider-Man’ and as Xenophilius Lovegood, the eccentric father of Luna Lovegood, in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ in 2010. Balancing drama with eccentricity is a crucial aspect of Doctor Who, suggesting that Rheon could convincingly portray the character. Additionally, as a Welsh actor, Rheon aligns with the show’s tradition of casting UK talent, making him an ideal candidate for the role.

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2024-11-16 02:23