Comments on: No, You’re a TARDIS: The 12th Doctor Revealed!

By: Sharp-O

Sharp-O — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 17:47:03 +0000

Like Dawfydd said, he’s apparently the same age as Hartnell while he was in the role. That could be a conscious choice.

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 06:02:34 +0000

I like it. I remember seeing him in the Neil Gaiman mini-series Neverwhere. I was afraid they were going try to cast somebody even younger, I know that’s been the usual trend. Not since Colin Baker took over from Peter Davison has the new Doctor been played by an actor older than the previous actor. He’s kind of in between Matt Smith and John Hurt in age, I wonder if that’s on purpose or just a nice coincidence.

By: Dawfydd Kelly

Dawfydd Kelly — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 03:39:05 +0000

I think he’s a very interesting choice. We’re not as likely to get the Doctor doing as much action (although who knows, Capaldi could prove surprisingly game), but perhaps a more cerebral Doctor. Certainly I expect this one to move back to a more paternal relationship with the companions (interesting note: one website pointed out he’s the same age Hartnell was when he first played The Doctor…), but it could be fun to see his dealings (if any) with River :)