Casting A Female Doctor Who


Jemima Rooper

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I was not the biggest fan of HEX but the one thing that really stood out to me was the performance of Rooper as the ghostly best friend of the lead character. She has a quirky look and acting style and that would make her a natural to play a Doctor more reminiscent of Matt Smith’s version.

6 thoughts on “Casting A Female Doctor Who

  1. Really interesting article. I’m not familiar with the actress from Utopia, but your other four choices are all great. I think we have to see Helen Mirren in the show sometime in any role, but her being the Doctor would be even better!

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    1. I would love to see Helen Mirren on Who in any role personally.
      And I can’t recommend Utopia enough…its only six episodes so if you are ever in search of a new series to watch I suggest you check it out.

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  2. Good god! did you just google some female actresses and thought “that’ll do”, obviously you’ve never watched or maybe even heard of Dr Who, i’m not adverse to having a female doctor if they are right for the lead but not just for the sake of having a female doctor, there are a very few female British actresses who could pull this off and you’ve not picked one. Try harder.

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    1. My you are chock full of prickish opinions, aren’t you?
      Feel free to school me on the very few Brit actresses who could pull it off since you are so wise in the ways of Who.

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