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04-01-2022, 03:07 AM
https://www.looper.com/817813/the-seventh-doctor-reveals-his-biggest-criticism-of-modern-doctor-who/
Sylvester McCoy is not a fan of how much the sonic screwdriver is used
During an interview with Radio Times in 2021, Seventh Doctor actor Sylvester McCoy revealed that he's not a fan of how much the new "Doctor Who" relies on the sonic screwdriver, a device used to often get the Doctor out of trouble in more dangerous situations. "They use the sonic screwdriver too much," he said. "It's a bit of a crutch. I never had one. The producer decided that I shouldn't have one because he said it was too easy for the writers to get the Doctor out of trouble." McCoy starred in the series from 1987-89, and repeated the part in the 1996 TV movie as well.
While McCoy arguably has a point here, given that the sonic screwdriver has become almost a staple of new "Doctor Who," this was really his only big criticism of the show. He further admitted that he hadn't watched much of the new "Doctor Who," but he did tune in when Jodie Whittaker took over the role. He said he was uncertain about the casting at first, but chalked up his reaction to "stupid sexism." He revealed that he did end up messaging Whittaker about her history-making place in the Time Lord's chronicles. "I sent her a message. I said, 'One small step for man, one giant leap for womankind.'"
Sylvester McCoy is not a fan of how much the sonic screwdriver is used
During an interview with Radio Times in 2021, Seventh Doctor actor Sylvester McCoy revealed that he's not a fan of how much the new "Doctor Who" relies on the sonic screwdriver, a device used to often get the Doctor out of trouble in more dangerous situations. "They use the sonic screwdriver too much," he said. "It's a bit of a crutch. I never had one. The producer decided that I shouldn't have one because he said it was too easy for the writers to get the Doctor out of trouble." McCoy starred in the series from 1987-89, and repeated the part in the 1996 TV movie as well.
While McCoy arguably has a point here, given that the sonic screwdriver has become almost a staple of new "Doctor Who," this was really his only big criticism of the show. He further admitted that he hadn't watched much of the new "Doctor Who," but he did tune in when Jodie Whittaker took over the role. He said he was uncertain about the casting at first, but chalked up his reaction to "stupid sexism." He revealed that he did end up messaging Whittaker about her history-making place in the Time Lord's chronicles. "I sent her a message. I said, 'One small step for man, one giant leap for womankind.'"