Yates to direct bigscreen 'Doctor Who'

[Matt]

Ugh, Yates is terrible. Why Yates?

Anyhoo, if they must, I think they should just use 11. He has 200 years of his life unaccounted for.

If they must go new though, I'd like an older Doctor along the lines of the first. Maybe someone like Geoffrey Rush or Bill Nighy?

That being said, the studio will probably say that an elderly lead isn't marketable, so maybe middle aged? I think that Pierce Brosnan could have a lot of fun with the role. If you're going for a darker, edgier Doctor, Jason Isaacs would be tremendous. Knowing studio-logic though, they'll probably cast Daniel Radcliffe or Robert Pattinson.

You know, it's unfortunate that David Hyde Pierce is American because he has a GREAT look for the Doctor and he does a great English accent. I think he would be perfect, but I'd prefer they stick with a proper U.K. Doctor.

But come on, doesn't he have a face that just screams vintage Doctor? He almost in away looks like an older Matt Smith.

 

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

I wouldn't be suprised if Doctor Who will probably be a young sexy person.
Probably that Robert Pattinson with the tardis shooting missles and Doctor engaging in hand to hand combat.

 

[Sawyer]

Ugh, Yates is terrible. Why Yates?

 

[Matt]

I wouldn't be suprised if Doctor Who will probably be a young sexy person.
Probably that Robert Pattinson with the tardis shooting missles and Doctor engaging in hand to hand combat.

Hopefully the companions will fill the young and sexy quota and they go with a Doctor who is middle aged. A younger Doctor with Matt Smith still in the role feels wrong. I personally want elderly, just because it is so different than anything we've seen since the revival and there are some fantastic older English actors out there like Geoffry Rush, Bill Nighy or John Hurt who would be fantastic in the role.

 

[Matt]

Roll your eyes all you want. Yates is good visually but his films lack any kind of heart as he is far too callous about skipping over crucial characterization in favor of visual, action heavy sequences.

 

[Gold Samurai]

Russell Brand for "The Doc"

I wouldn't be suprised if Doctor Who will probably be a young sexy person.
Probably that Robert Pattinson with the tardis shooting missles and Doctor engaging in hand to hand combat.

I remember when Matt Smith's first promotional photo was released. Everyone screamed "Twilight!!!"

And what did we get? Tweed jackets and bowties

 

[Project862006]

Roll your eyes all you want. Yates is good visually but his films lack any kind of heart as he is far too callous about skipping over crucial characterization in favor of visual, action heavy sequences.

disagree no one has every said the HP films were just visually stunning

but they were well told and acted films

 

[chaseter]

because an awesome director is a fan of the material and, being an artist and such, wants to tell his own story? isn't that the essence of film? fans doing what they love. that's why I want to be a film maker, because I love comic books and would love to make a comic book film. there are still batman comics being produced. is it stupid that chris nolan wants to make the dark knight rises?

If you want to use Batman as an example, it would be like Nolan making TDKR and Yates making his own Batman movie that comes out at the same time and has nothing to do with Nolan's movies.

This would be fine if the tv show was dead and gone. It's not. It's gaining momentum and gaining popularity. So, to take everything that made the tv show great and popular and then ****ting on it because you want to make your own movie is kinda stupid. It's a big middle finger to all the people that made Doctor Who two words that make studio execs see a profit from popularity. Again, it would be like Yates saying how much he loves Nolan's Bat films and how big of a fan he is of Batman and then making his own movie while Nolan is making his own movie.

It's a simple fix like Star Trek did if you want to do your own thing and still appease hardcore fans. I'm fine with that, just don't completely toss away everything that made you love the character in the first place.

No one can answer my question on the previous pages and no one ever will because they know I'm right.

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

Despite what I previously said, I have to throw in my 2 cents.

The project is in safe hands with Yates at the helm and it's apparent that this is not a quick cash-grab, but it's the talk of starting from scratch that I find disturbing. I mean, why would they even want to do that? Don't fix what isn't broken.

Don't get me wrong, this movie might turn out good (hell, even great) but to disregard the TV-series and, more importantly, the fans and do a complete revamp just doesn’t make any sense at all. But before I start to rant and rave, I'll conclude this post by saying that I'm going to take the ”wait and see” approach.

 

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

Russell Brand for "The Doc"








I remember when Matt Smith's first promotional photo was released. Everyone screamed "Twilight!!!"

And what did we get? Tweed jackets and bowties

Then there was Startrek 90210 in which the cool pretty kids with there Swedish build IKEA ship killed the bad nosferatu people with there evil Gothic ship for being big jerks. Kirk and Spock used the power of good and stuff, it was awsome.

Don't get me wrong, a reboot or another take can be great Alot of people (including the creator) turned there noses up at Deep Space 9 for being diffrent but that was a good kind of diffrent. Some (including me) would argue is was by far and away the best thing startrek put out. However I think there is more of a danger with a movie than a tv show of becoming something of a coke can production line aiming at a broader audience in ways core fans might not like.

 

[Matt]

If you want to use Batman as an example, it would be like Nolan making TDKR and Yates making his own Batman movie that comes out at the same time and has nothing to do with Nolan's movies.

This would be fine if the tv show was dead and gone. It's not. It's gaining momentum and gaining popularity. So, to take everything that made the tv show great and popular and then ****ting on it because you want to make your own movie is kinda stupid. It's a big middle finger to all the people that made Doctor Who two words that make studio execs see a profit from popularity. Again, it would be like Yates saying how much he loves Nolan's Bat films and how big of a fan he is of Batman and then making his own movie while Nolan is making his own movie.

It's a simple fix like Star Trek did if you want to do your own thing and still appease hardcore fans. I'm fine with that, just don't completely toss away everything that made you love the character in the first place.

No one can answer my question on the previous pages and no one ever will because they know I'm right.

Despite what I previously said, I have to throw in my 2 cents.

The project is in safe hands with Yates at the helm and it's apparent that this is not a quick cash-grab, but it's the talk of starting from scratch that I find disturbing. I mean, why would they even want to do that? Don't fix what isn't broken.

Don't get me wrong, this movie might turn out good (hell, even great) but to disregard the TV-series and, more importantly, the fans and do a complete revamp just doesn’t make any sense at all. But before I start to rant and rave, I'll conclude this post by saying that I'm going to take the ”wait and see” approach.

The thing is, I don't even get why it has to be a reboot or separate from the show. Matt Smith is incredibly charming and likable as the Doctor. He could easily carry a feature film. Furthermore, having a film wouldn't contradict the series at all. There is a 200 year gap between The God Complex and Closing Time when the Doctor was on his "farewell tour." I get that the mythology is heavy, but since he had no companions with him at the time, you could insert one into the mix to fill in all the gaps to serve as the eyes of the audience who know nothing about the Doctor and the audience will learn with them.

They have the perfect opportunity to do a film within the established continuity. Why not take it?

 

[axelbratoski]

What about James McAvoy as The Doctor?

 

[Matt]

Ugh. No. I like McAvoy but that is the exact mistake they should try to avoid. If you want to go with a young Doctor, just use Matt Smith and set the movie during the 200 year farewell tour.

Middle aged to elderly is the way to go if they must have a new Doctor.

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

The thing is, I don't even get why it has to be a reboot or separate from the show. Matt Smith is incredibly charming and likable as the Doctor. He could easily carry a feature film. Furthermore, having a film wouldn't contradict the series at all. There is a 200 year gap between The God Complex and Closing Time when the Doctor was on his "farewell tour." I get that the mythology is heavy, but since he had no companions with him at the time, you could insert one into the mix to fill in all the gaps to serve as the eyes of the audience who know nothing about the Doctor and the audience will learn with them.

They have the perfect opportunity to do a film within the established continuity. Why not take it?

Yeah, I can't see why they can't go with that. Otherwise, they could go with this movie being a swan song for the Eleventh Doctor and introduce us to the new incarnation. Or just start the movie with a younger incarnation of the first Doctor leaving Gallifrey and go from there, or something like that. I mean, they're other ways to tell a story without it being weigh down by continuity and still be a part of the Whoniverse. "Starting from scratch" sounds to me like there's something broken with how the show is now.

But hey, if the movie incorporate most of the core elements the fans love from the show and added it to the movie, I won't complain (too much, that is).

 

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

What about James McAvoy as The Doctor?

I think that would be a great choice. Speaking of Xmen, Sir Ian Mckellen would be another good one I think. He has a wiseness and wisdom to him which shines through as Magneto and Gandalf. They would probably never use him though (aside from being busy) he is well known for other roles. His role in Xmen and Lord Of The Rings never really conflicted for me at any point though.

 

[Sawyer]

Alan Rickman.

 

[Jennifer Walters]

Alan Rickman as The Doctor would be flipping amazing, so it'd never happen.

 

[Eddie Dean]

Here's one to chew on -

Sharlto Copley.

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

I like the casting suggestions that've been mentioned. So I'm just throwing a few names out as well.

Colin Firth

A versatile and high-profile actor. And he once said "I’d never rule out a part in Doctor Who or Torchwood – especially Doctor Who.", so at least we know there's a chance that he might be interested.

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Not that it's going to happen anytime soon but if they ever cast a black Doctor then I think Ejiofor would be an excellent choice.

Bill Nighy

Or if they're going for an older actor for the Doctor, may I suggest Bill Nighy? He was short-listed for the role of the Ninth Doctor and furthermore, he has worked with Yates before.

 

[Matt]

I still say that David Hyde Pierce would make a tremendous Doctor if not for the fact that he's an American.

 

[Llama_Shepherd]

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

Yates Talks Doctor Who Movie and Fan Pressure

Doctor Who" fans were in for one heck of a shock last month when it was revealed that "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" filmmaker David Yates would be bringing a new vision of "Who" to the big screen in the next three or so years. Few details were known at the time: no actors or writers were attached, plot details were completely under wraps, with only the vaguest sense that Yates' take on "Who" wouldn't hinge on the Doctor's previously established continuity.

MTV News staff writer Kara Warner caught up with Yates on the red carpet at the BAFTA Los Angeles 2011 Britannia Awards, and the director confirmed that the search is very much on for a writer to tackle the "Doctor Who" script.

"I can't really talk about that because its such a long way away," Yates told MTV News. "We're principally looking for a writer, and we'll start with that. Everything has to start with a great script, so that's more important than [casting]."

Of course, not everyone is on board with Yates' plans for "Doctor Who." But having directed the final four installments of the "Harry Potter" movie franchise, Yates says he isn't too worried about pressure from the fans.

"I've lived with pressure for so long. What's pressure? I don't know anymore! It's fine, it's good," he said, looking only at the positives. "It's such a wonderful character and such a wonderful world. It's exciting."

Source

Man, I would immediately board the project if Moffat was appointed to write the script. Not to mention, I would also feel much safer knowing that the person knows the ins and outs of the TV-series.

 

[TheDragonator]

Apparently, it will be in continuity after all!

http://www.totalfilm.com/news/doctor-who-movie-will-not-be-a-reboot

“To clarify: any Doctor Who movie would be made by the BBC team, star the current TV Doctor and certainly NOT be a Hollywood reboot. David Yates, great director, was speaking off the cuff, on a red carpet.

[Doctor Who] is a vitally important BBC brand with a huge international audience [that] not even Hollywood can start from scratch. There simply are no developed plans for a Doctor Who movie at the moment. If and when the movie happens it will need to star television's Doctor Who - and there's only ever one of those at a time.

Whatever happens, the BBC and BBC Worldwide will work together to ensure that we don't just get a movie, we get the movie that everyone wants.”

 

[Doctor Jones]

Wait, how does he know that? If so, why hasn't Yates mentioned that?

 

[Doctor Jones]

And how about us non fans who are intrigued by this?

I'm a non fan and this could be interesting. I caught the first few episodes of the new season. It was cool, but I just didn't feel as drawn in as I would if I caught the earlier seasons. And the GA sure as hell won't do that. I won't even bother. The show doesn't interest me enough to do that.

Look at my examples on the previous page and get back to me on those. It's not that black and white. They can reach a wider audience by making a big budget Who movie but why does it have to throw away everything that made it popular and loved? That makes zero sense.

Just because it hasn't been done before doesn't mean it can't work. Star Trek was great, but if it didn't have the other canon, I don't think it would have lost much at the box office. It's the geek thing which isn't that big when it coms to box office numbers. It didn't connect with the GA because it mentioned the other canon. It's great that it did, but in terms of reaching a new audience, ST did it's job. If it's a great quality film then that's all that will matter.

LOST is different, it could never be made into a movie. Those other shows are different as well. Plus, with the Doctor, he's reincarnated. With this film, he could be a first carnation or something. Doctor Who is entirely science fiction where I could believe this new continuity.