Be wrote:

I see what you mean. I am not fond of PC myself. But I think it is about time to have a women, not because of PC, but because one could explore new territory.
And it is time to have an old person again. With a young mind of course.
But you are right, it will probably be a young man, again.

I think he could be young, middle aged or older...but the knock against someone too old is that the job is very physical.  You do many of your own stunts, and a lot of running...so I don't think they would get someone who couldn't do that.

Honestly, I don't really see why it's time for a woman.  I know they could explore a lot of different facets by making him a woman...but he would never truly "feel" like a woman to the audience.  And I think the woman would be judged on how she looks more than how she acts...which is why I'm adamantly against it.  Plus I dislike the notion that women want to see a female Doctor.  Some do, but many want to see another male ;)  

Be wrote:

sj4iy wrote:

  And I think the woman would be judged on how she looks more than how she acts...which is why I'm adamantly against it.    

That's a shame. But it is true. So either she has to look unusual, odd, freaky or she has to be old. Otherwise everybody would rather look at her gender attributes and talk about her measurements than her acting skills.

And of course the female audience wants a handsome young actor anyway.

I'm the mother of a 4 year old daughter, and as much as I hate it, that's the reality of the world we live in.  Hopefully, though, by the time she's grown up and out in the world, things will change a bit

I'm looking forward to the instant analysis by every newspaper on Earth, telling me that the new Doctor will be a huge flop and the calls of "What were they thinking?!?", just like when Matt Smith was announced.  Because we know how sooooo right they were then ;)

sj4iy wrote:

From the BBC:

"However celebrity photographer Rankin appeared to confirm a male actor had been cast in the role after tweeting: "Just photographed the next Dr Who for tonight's announcement. Let me know what you think of the photo? He's going to be an ace Dr.""

*sigh with relief*

Haha, now we know it too much! When I saw Matt for the first time in DW, in a regeneration scene, I felt completely nothing, only sadness that the Tenth is gone... It took me a half of the season 5 to adjust to Matt! And now... it's likely it's just going to be the same with Matt and new Doctor! 

You know, as I won't be able to watch it for I don't receive BBC anymore I will be checking in here first - so don't disappoint me about this, please!

Punch me in the face wrote:

Is it normal to be all excited by the news while having only seen two episodes of that show?

Ok, I must be a freak.

Not at all :D

Deilenn wrote:

Of course not 

James Norrington you can watch it live on BBC One through live stream, I myself am going to.

Another news: http://24.media.tumblr.com/035de85587691316397e815cd4c178a6/tumblr_mr0opnL5yk1r3rbuqo1_1280.png 

Oh, thank you I'm immediately going to look for it before it's too late! Btw, the news sounds interesting, maybe it's even someone I know...

Peter Capaldi is the next Doctor :D

Ronnie Pilfrey is the new Doctor?

Can't wait to see him in action!