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Who Should Play the Doctor on the Silver Screen?

July 6, 2009 by Michael Hickerson || Category: Polls

Rumors of a big-screen version of "Doctor Who" continue to pick up steam. The latest buzz says the full-length feature will be announced at this year's San Diego Comic Con. If the Doctor comes to movies, who would you like to see play the Doctor?

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13 Responses to “Who Should Play the Doctor on the Silver Screen?”

Scott From Tucson on July 6th, 2009 4:47 am

I would say get as many of the actors that played The Doctor as possible (even if it’s just a cameo appearance). Do a movie with a story that spans across multiple Doctors. Of course the current Doctor would be the one that puts 2 and 2 together and solves it all.
ALibertarian on July 6th, 2009 3:21 pm

Scott has a great idea. And they could have Spock Prime do a guest shot.
Robin on July 6th, 2009 3:32 pm

Personally, I’d love to see the Time War on the big screen, and that would have to have Paul McGann and/or Chris Eccleston as our hero. I mean, what could be more epic than all the Time Lords of Galifrey against the entire Dalek Empire? Perfect for the scale and scope of a film.
Lejon from Chandler on July 6th, 2009 6:59 pm

I think in film they should separate themselves from the history of the show - sort of a reboot - New cast for a new audience, including the Doctor.

I would recommend Richard E. Grant as one possibility - He’s just quirky enough.
Jason on July 6th, 2009 7:59 pm

“Personally, I’d love to see the Time War on the big screen, and that would have to have Paul McGann and/or Chris Eccleston as our hero. I mean, what could be more epic than all the Time Lords of Galifrey against the entire Dalek Empire? Perfect for the scale and scope of a film.”

Great minds think alike. This is the story I’ve wanted to see since the new series began.
Aemielius on July 6th, 2009 10:46 pm

Another big screen Doctor Who?
They tried that in the 1960’s, twice, but they didn’t fare well.
I also seem to remember a T.V. feature length in the late 80′ or early 90’s. The story supposedly took place in the States. I have only seen pieces of it over the years, but I recognize a sonic screwdriver and the TARDIS when I see them.

The problem is, that they can never decide upon a theme. ‘Are we remaking/expanding on a series episode?’ ‘Are we expanding the history of the Time Lords?’
It is almost like the BBC is too afraid to simply write an original screenplay for The Doctor and until they do, The Doctor, his Companion and the TARDIS will forever be relegated to side court of the Sci-Fi genre; always overshadowed by things like lame Star Trek(XI) movies and Star Wars.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Doctor Who. I am simply stating what has been historically recurrent.
Mike From Des Moines on July 7th, 2009 9:09 am

Maybe the TARDIS will appear at the playboy mansion. Then after he gains a few new companions nobody will care who is playing The Doctor.
Michael Hickerson on July 7th, 2009 2:38 pm

The problem with a movie centered on the Time War is that so many fans have imagined exactly how it would be that no movie could come close to matching what we’ve made up in our heads….
mseyf on July 8th, 2009 4:43 am

I’d like to see Christopher Eccleston back in the role.
reppoHssarg on July 11th, 2009 6:39 pm

Dr. Who would be the perfect role for Johnny Depp! However do NOT let Tim Burton direct it!
fred on July 17th, 2009 1:08 am

I would like to see a movie with the Doctor’s daughter. If she could bring back the energy she had in that episode it would be awesome.
craigr1971 on September 4th, 2009 6:26 pm

Johnny Depp would be good, but Ed Norton is the best choice; he can be very odd if he wants to be…craig
Arkle on September 4th, 2009 8:21 pm

A movie about one of the earlier, pre-Rose adventures of the Eccleston doctor would be awesome. A few nods to his Heroes character, Claude, would really seal it for me.