Ulysses Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 21 July 2005 DR WHO DAVID: I FACED A BACKLASH By Cameron Robertson NEW Doctor Who David Tennant was shocked by the hostile reaction from some fans after it was revealed he was taking over the role. He logged on to a website to see what people thought of him replacing Christopher Eccleston in BBC1's hit series. Tennant, 34, said: "The first comment was nice and the next was flattering. Then it was something like, 'I can't bear the sight of him'. "One after that said, 'Who?' Then it was, 'I'd rather have David Morrissey'. But then it was, 'That's it! The dream is finished! Somebody who looks like a weasel could never play the Doctor! It's over'!" Advertisement The Casanova star laughed off the criticism but admitted it will be tough to follow Eccleston, 41, who quit after playing the Doctor for one series. Tennant said: "I know everybody loved Chris and so did I, but hopefully I won't disappoint people." Filming has not started yet, but he has met up with Billie Piper, who plays companion Rose Tyler. He said: "She's great, fantastic, absolutely perfect. Spunky, quick and sexy, just the ideal companion. I'm pleased she's doing the whole series." Tennant said he wants to fight the daleks but they may not appear in this series, which kicks off with a Christmas special. He told Doctor Who magazine: "It may not happen this year, but as next year (the third series) has already been commissioned, fingers crossed, I won't get the sack and everyone won't hate me." BLOODY HELL....the wolves are already out to get david even before he has started shooting the next Dr Who. I wish people would just give him a chance that he deserves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcat13 Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 well he has some hill to climb but he seems competent enough . I tink it is encumbant on us fans to give David some breathing room . Time will tell . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorunNova Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Yeah, I agree, neomaster... I prefer to see someone try a role before bashing their performance IN that role... it's only fair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 "Whoever said life was fair?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcat13 Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 well he has the Christmas special to win us over a little bit then the whole second season . I think with RTDs direction that David will do fine . After all I thought that Christopher was going to be a bit hard to take after the Rose episode , now I think of him as one of the elite best Drs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorunNova Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 "Whoever said life was fair?" Feel free to be unfair if you want to... I'll be fair ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Those of us 'old' folks remember that this sort of thing happens with every regeneration. First, there's the new that the current doctor is going to leave and fans of the show have mixed feelings: a person will often be sad to see his doctor go but have some happy anticipation as to who the next guy is going to be. Then they announce who the actor is and the fans tend to thin he's crap. Then his first season episodes and many will still think he's crap cause he's not like the last one. a few seasons onward and he's gaining popularity and when they account he's about to leave, people tend to say, "you know, he wasn't that bad" which eventually turns into "oh, he was one of the best" and then "He was great, but I'm not sure about this new guy, i wonder who they will pick" and so it comes full circle. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelRaven Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 The website Tennant logged onto was Outpost Gallifrey... hotbed of some of the worst fan bickering of either side of the Atlantic. The news broke back in April mere weeks after "Rose" debuted, the ratings soared, people came to love Eccleston, and the OG fans lived in fear that something would cause the series to tank enforcing another generational gap between new episodes. I was one of the posters saying "David who?" but a large majority in the UK were doing headstands over his casting. Primarily due to his performance in "Casanova". Week after the series ended I got to see "Casanova" and saw why fans raved. He'll do great. But he's better off stayng far, far away from OG. It's not for the faint of heart or those poor folks involved with production. The slightest gaffe is noted and ridiculed to a level approaching absurdity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorunNova Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I guess I'm just strange... I always looked forward to new regenerations and the new actors they brought. ^^' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcat13 Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 not strange at all . I enjoyed the regenerations as well . or the series would have died out many years ago for good otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted July 22, 2005 Author Share Posted July 22, 2005 I the BBC know there onto a winner so i doubt they would actually cast a bad or weak actor....I am sure I will take to him after a couple of episodes like I did with CE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underscore Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Yeah, certain sections of fandom are just too quick to criticise any change. They should just be greatful that theres british sci fi again. Its been a while hasnt it?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinpusher Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 To me the OG has always been a great source of information while a the same time being a hotbed of animosity. Many, MANY, of the posters there should have their keyboard priveleges revoked for some of the negative attitude that is displayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted July 23, 2005 Author Share Posted July 23, 2005 i agree its abit pathetic that there having a go at him even before he has got infront of the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenriswolf Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 To me the OG has always been a great source of information while a the same time being a hotbed of animosity. Many' date=' MANY, of the posters there should have their keyboard priveleges revoked for some of the negative attitude that is displayed.[/quote'] I like OG for the news but I am a 110% with tinpusher there regarding the fans...some of them need their hands removed at the shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Only check out OG for the news...totally avoid pretty much anything else, although I did read a couple reviews from last season...One guy would say it was great for x,y and z then the next would say it sucked for the same x, y and z...lunacy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenriswolf Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Yep Potato. I tend to ignore their reviews too because to be honest they certainly aren't an unbiased opinion. I often think that some of those folks just post to be a smart-arse about it, getting their voice heard running someone down must give them a misguided sense of power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypha01 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I have to say it makes me sad when people "condemn" doctor who actors like that. I remember how much Mccoy was condemned by fans, it used to really frusutrate me, and fans would even tell me that I wasnt a true fan for liking him. I guess they'll allways be a negative attitude though. I wish Tennant the best of luck personally, I think he'll be fab like the past 9 were :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenriswolf Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 What I tend to say to certain fans in those situations is this: Eccleston is gone, there's no amount of wishful thinking that'll bring him back. David Tennant has been picked for the role, no one's forcing you to watch. Now I will admit that I have bashed on Colin Baker before, which really I shouldn't do since it wasn't actually Colin's fault when you combine the old series with foul script writing and lack-lustre stories - even a great actor would struggle with that kind of rubbish. I always had a soft spot for McCoy though, esp in Curse of Fenric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypha01 Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 While I respect your opinion Fenriswolf, I do disagree colin bakers era had bad script writing, I think he did have some pretty damn good stories in my opinion, I really enjoy : Vengeance on varos, revelation of the daleks, attack of the cybermen, mark of the rani (minus the tree ;) ) and hte first and last segements of trial ! but of course Each to there own! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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