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Benedict Cumberbatch Possibility as Next Doctor Who

by Sebastian Suchecki, Jul 24 2010

In a recent interview promoting the new BBC mini series Sherlock, Benedict Cumberbatch candidly implies his interest in becoming the next Doctor Who. With current Doctor Who show runner Steven Moffat also heading up the Sherlock mini-series, the possibility is much higher than with most similar rumors.

During the interview with Digital Spy, the interviewer unassumingly asked if Cumberbunch had any interest in appearing on an episode of Doctor Who, to which he responded that he wouldn’t want to be in an episode. Then the interviewer realized that Cumberbatch was asserting that he didn’t want to just have a single episode run and asked if he wanted to be the doctor, and with a sly smile he responds with a quizzical maybe.

Cumberbatch then explains that after Sherlock, it would be more fitting to have a substantial role in his next project. The video is open to interpretation, as Cumberbatch has previously been rumored to be Moffat’s choice for a role as The Master, but he does seem to imply that he wouldn’t be in a supporting role if he were to join the cast of Doctor Who.

Whether this lends any credence to the rumor that Matt Smith is looking to leave the role after next season has also yet to be determined. One thing is for sure, the bravado I saw Cumberbatch display as he responded to the question assures me that he will no doubt be having an impact on Doctor Who sooner rather than later.

How do you feel about the possibility of Matt Smith leaving Doctor Who? Do you think Benedict Cumberbatch would make a fitting replacement?

To see Cumberbatch’s response check out the video after the jump and for all your Doctor Who news stick with The Flickcast.


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Posted in: BBC · Casting · Rumor · Sci-Fi · TV
Tagged: Adam Smith, Benedict Cumberbatch, Doctor Who, Sherlock, Steven Moffat
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7 Responses to “Benedict Cumberbatch Possibility as Next Doctor Who”

  1. registrycleaner says:
    November 18, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    The video is open to interpretation

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  2. Jeremy says:
    August 10, 2010 at 4:20 am

    I would LOVE to see Cumberbatch as the next Doctor!

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  3. Dragonfly8 says:
    July 26, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    Yes I think he would make an awesome Doctor…but I think the interview was unfortunate as he can come across as arrogrant as had already been interpreted by some. Having said that, this doesn't put me off! as I think how he carries himself and his obviouse intelligence is why he plays Sherlock Homes so well and could play the Doctor brilliantly.

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  4. Lisamichie26 says:
    July 25, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    after watching him in sherlock tonight yes he would make an awesome Doctor

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  5. Dan says:
    July 24, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    Adam Smith?

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    • Chris Ullrich says:
      July 24, 2010 at 3:14 pm

      Sorry for the typo. Fixed.

      Reply
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