Lower Decks » Doctor Who http://www.lowerdecks.com Where everyday fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror gather to discuss their favorite television shows, movies and comics. Sun, 02 Jan 2011 01:09:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 New Doctor Who Revealed http://www.lowerdecks.com/2009/01/03/new-doctor-who-revealed/ http://www.lowerdecks.com/2009/01/03/new-doctor-who-revealed/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:48:21 +0000 Lower Decks Staff http://www.lowerdecks.com/?p=634 The BBC has revealed that actor Matt Smith will take over the role of Doctor Who, ending months of speculation about who would fill David Tennant’s shoes when he steps down later this year.  Tennant, who himself took over the role in 2005, will film four specials that will air during 2009 and 2010.  Smith will first appear on screen in 2010 when the fifth season of the current incarnation of Doctor Who premieres.  Read the official announcement at the BBC’s Doctor Who website; a video interview with Matt Smith is also available. And here is a press release from the BBC announcing Tennant’s departure from Doctor Who, issued October 29th, 2008.

What are your thoughts on the casting of Matt Smith, who is only 26, as the 11th Doctor?

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