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03-23-2024, 12:31 AM
https://whatculture.com/tv/how-every-doctor-who-got-cast?rf=homepage
Some Doctors wrote a heartfelt letter – others auditioned in Steven Moffat's kitchen.
BY MARK DONALDSON
MARCH 15TH, 2024
Russell T Davies recently referred to the role of the Doctor as "the Crown Jewels" of UK television, and heavy is the head that wears that crown.
Only 14 actors have played the Doctor's 15 primary incarnations between 1963 and 2024, and careful consideration is always paid to who will inherit the TARDIS.
Casting director Andy Pryor has been instrumental in casting all of the modern Doctors, and therefore has a unique perspective on what goes into finding the next Time Lord. In an interview with Digital Spy, Pryor described some of the things he looks for in a potential Doctor:
"We've always wanted really good actors rather than people who are just known for one thing."
This is something that's true of every actor who's played the Doctor. Versatility is key to a great Doctor, which is why established character actors like William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton were cast in Doctor Who's earliest days.
The process of how every Doctor Who got cast has changed over the years, given the shifting landscape of television. Some were offered the role outright, others had to audition, and one had to... perform in Steven Moffat's kitchen?
Well that's alright then!
Some Doctors wrote a heartfelt letter – others auditioned in Steven Moffat's kitchen.
BY MARK DONALDSON
MARCH 15TH, 2024
Russell T Davies recently referred to the role of the Doctor as "the Crown Jewels" of UK television, and heavy is the head that wears that crown.
Only 14 actors have played the Doctor's 15 primary incarnations between 1963 and 2024, and careful consideration is always paid to who will inherit the TARDIS.
Casting director Andy Pryor has been instrumental in casting all of the modern Doctors, and therefore has a unique perspective on what goes into finding the next Time Lord. In an interview with Digital Spy, Pryor described some of the things he looks for in a potential Doctor:
"We've always wanted really good actors rather than people who are just known for one thing."
This is something that's true of every actor who's played the Doctor. Versatility is key to a great Doctor, which is why established character actors like William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton were cast in Doctor Who's earliest days.
The process of how every Doctor Who got cast has changed over the years, given the shifting landscape of television. Some were offered the role outright, others had to audition, and one had to... perform in Steven Moffat's kitchen?
Well that's alright then!