Now That Obama’s President, Will the Next Doctor Be Black?
November 9, 2008 by Spotlight-On WM
Filed under ACTORS, Doctor Who, TV SHOWS
Ever since David Tennant has said he’ll be passing the reins of The Doctor on to another actor after 2009, speculation has been rife as to who the next Doctor might be. In the wake of Barack Obama’s election to the highest office in America, will it now be time to have a black actor take over one of the most beloved sci fi roles in Britain (and the world)?
British actor Colin Salmon (DIE ANOTHER DAY, TOMORROW NEVER DIES), known for his bold deep voice, striking good looks and tall stature (6′4") has been added to some fans’ short list of who should succeed David Tennant. (He’s already done a recent guest part on the show as Dr. Moon in the two-parter "Forest of the Dead" & "Silence in the Library".) What do you think? Will the Doctor’s regenerative powers include adding a bit more of a "tan" and losing all or most of his hair at the same time? (Wouldn’t that be quite a change from Tennant’s magnificent mop, while heading back towards Christopher Eccleston’s more close cut look?) Only time, and the BBC will tell.
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