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New Doctor Who Actor To Be Revealed This Sunday

New submitter b06r011 writes "The 12th actor to play Doctor Who will be revealed on BBC1 this Sunday at 1900. Rupert Grint and Peter Capaldi have been tipped as favourites to replace Matt Smith but that is no reason to stop idle speculation on a Friday afternooon. This all raises an interesting point though — particularly for Dr Who, where the replacement of an actor whilst maintaining the character is a key part of the plot. Would you rather find out in advance or wait until the end of the regeneration sequence?"

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  1. Re:Rupert Grint? by Shatrat · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's the modern era progression of making the Doctor younger and more of a wimp, until eventually he is a zygote time lord.

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  2. Re:I still would like Benidict Cumberbatch by Em+Adespoton · · Score: 3, Funny

    My vote would go to Hugh Laurie. With House done with, what the heck else does he have to do?

    But you know if they cast Hugh, his sidekick would have to be played by Stephen Fry....

  3. Re:I still would like Benidict Cumberbatch by h4rr4r · · Score: 3, Funny

    YES, do that!!!
    TAKE MY MONEY PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I am throwing money at the screen but nothing is happening.

  4. Re:I still would like Benidict Cumberbatch by NoNonAlphaCharsHere · · Score: 4, Funny

    I am throwing money at the screen but nothing is happening.

    Allright, which one of you assholes let Steve Ballmer in here?

  5. Americanized rubbish by Thud457 · · Score: 3, Funny

    As long as he can yell " RUN! " and wave his SONIC SCREWDRIVER around like a bloody magic wand, I'm sure whoever'll be perfectly adequate.

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  6. Re:Rupert Grint? by i+kan+reed · · Score: 4, Funny

    "A man has created a work that did not entertain me. Guards, throw him in the dungeon; he clearly is used up. And bring me a baby who has never made a mistake."