After Matt Smith's first year in the titular role of Doctor Who (a very good one at that, in my opinion), there were rumors that, like Ninth Doctor Christopher Eccleston, he might be leaving the show just a series after he started. Various reasons were given, including Smith's desire to move to America and focus on films, or that ratings for "The Big Bang," were bad enough to send him packing.
Steven Moffat, Doctor Who's current showrunner, has dismissed those rumors. The question of a regeneration was posed to him by BBC News after Benedict Cumberbatch, the star of Moffat's miniseries Sherlock, didn't deny an inquiry of whether or not he would be the Doctor in his upcoming recurring role in the series. "Maybe," Cumberbatch replied simply, and the rumor mill began to churn.
Moffat has decided to put a stop to the rumors of Cumberbatch — or anyone — replacing Smith. "There is no vacancy," Moffat stated, putting at ease the minds of Smith fans everywhere. "Matt Smith is the Doctor and he's been an astonishing success and – who knows – maybe he'll never regenerate again."
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Doctor Who - No More Regenerations?
Jul 25, 2010
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Oh, God, what a terrifying thought. I can't wait until Matt Smith leaves.
ReplyDeletepersonally i didnt like matt smith at first but i warmed to his quirky style he is a good doctor but when the time comes there will be more regeneration
ReplyDeleteI liked Matt Smith. David Tennant was amazing, and he will always be the Doctor to me, but Smith was really, really good this year, and kept getting better as the season went on. I can't wait for next season to see how he does.
ReplyDeleteThat's a bit of a strong opinion, I personally thought he was great, though I'm not sure if I like him more then tennant yet.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Still not up to par with Tennant, but maybe he'll get there. I'm not anxiously waiting for the day he leaves, but I really hope he steps up his game next season.
ReplyDeleteMatt Smith is amazing! No man can be the Doctor forever, but I hope he gets a pretty long go.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you a 100%! I would like my doctor who to be more dynamic, or maybe it's because i miss 10 so much, but i think this season was a little boring compared to 10s era. Plus Amy pond can not measure up to Donna Noble. Of course this is only my opinion.
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