Russell T Davies delivered a damaging 20-word blow to Danny Dyer’s hopes of becoming the new Doctor in the hit BBC series after the actor set his stall out last week
The writer of the Doctor Who TV series has dealt a crushing blow to Danny Dyer’s hopes of becoming the new figurehead of the successful BBC series. Speaking on the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on Wednesday (July 23), Russell T Davies delivered this blunt response: “Morning Scott, it’s Russel T Davies here, I can confirm Danny Dyer is not the Doctor. Love you bye!”
This comes after the former EastEnders hardman outlined his desire to take on the role if ever given the opportunity.
Speaking ahead of the return of Sky’s Mr Bigstuff last week, for which he earned a BAFTA for best comedy performance earlier this year, Dyer made his love for the show clear.
“It’s such an iconic thing to do,” he said. “It’s almost – not on the same level – like James Bond. It’s a character that’s loved by so many. Again, it gives you an opportunity with Doctor Who, because of the nature of the work, to bring something left-field, something a bit mental, a bit stylised, which I love. I love the idea of it.”
The 47-year-old had even gone as far as to explain how he would carry out the role.
“Well, he would be an incredibly working-class Dr Who,” he laughed.
“Yeah, maybe a bit alpha. What I do, really. You’ve hired me for a reason – I don’t think you’d want me to come in and play Doctor Who, you know, really posh.
“I’ll be honest, no one’s ever approached me about it. But I see things now and again, my odds have been slashed to this, that and the other – it’s definitely something I would consider.”
The role is now up for grabs after Ncuti Gatwa’s final appearance in the TARDIS in May.
The Rwandan-Scottish actor had been in the hot-seat for two years but debate is now raging as to who will take over.
Billie Piper is the current bookies favourite after Gatwa regenerated into her at the end of the last series. Erin Doherty and Matt Smith are names that have also been rumoured.
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