Report: Doctor Who may tap Olly Alexander as the 1st gay actor to play the Time Lor - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 06-27-2021, 11:04 PM

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/15405348...who-actor-gay/

The 30-year-old It's a Sin star would become the 14th Doctor and the show's first gay star if reports of Jodie Whittaker stepping down in 2022 after two specials are true. Alexander first found fame as the frontman of band Years and Years. Recently, he's won raves for appearing in former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies' AIDS crisis limited series It's a Sin. ALSO: Jodie Whittaker is a pro at keeping her Doctor Who future secret.

JamesG · 06-28-2021, 04:19 PM

Olly Alexander Playfully Exterminates "Doctor Who" Casting Reports
by Jake Kanter
June 28, 2021

Olly Alexander has denied reports that he is close to being unveiled as Jodie Whittaker’s replacement on "Doctor Who".

In a playful statement posted on Instagram, agent Martha Kinn said: “Even though Olly is often contacted by Cybermen, I’m afraid I have to exterminate this speculation. As nice as it is to see interest in this story regenerate, it just isn’t true. As Ood as it might sound, Olly is focusing on his music, for the time being.”

The BBC is yet to even confirm Whittaker’s departure, though the broadcaster has not denied reports that she is exiting the iconic sci-fi series.

If she does exit the Tardis, it will be in keeping with her predecessors who also completed three seasons before moving on to other projects.

https://deadline.com/2021/06/doctor-...er-1234782621/

06-27-2021, 11:04 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,962	Report: Doctor Who may tap Olly Alexander as the 1st gay actor to play the Time Lor https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/15405348...who-actor-gay/ The 30-year-old It's a Sin star would become the 14th Doctor and the show's first gay star if reports of Jodie Whittaker stepping down in 2022 after two specials are true. Alexander first found fame as the frontman of band Years and Years. Recently, he's won raves for appearing in former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies' AIDS crisis limited series It's a Sin. ALSO: Jodie Whittaker is a pro at keeping her Doctor Who future secret.

06-28-2021, 04:19 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,179	*Olly Alexander Playfully Exterminates "Doctor Who" Casting Reports* by Jake Kanter June 28, 2021 Olly Alexander has denied reports that he is close to being unveiled as Jodie Whittaker’s replacement on "Doctor Who". In a playful statement posted on Instagram, agent Martha Kinn said: “Even though Olly is often contacted by Cybermen, I’m afraid I have to exterminate this speculation. As nice as it is to see interest in this story regenerate, it just isn’t true. As Ood as it might sound, Olly is focusing on his music, for the time being.” The BBC is yet to even confirm Whittaker’s departure, though the broadcaster has not denied reports that she is exiting the iconic sci-fi series. If she does exit the Tardis, it will be in keeping with her predecessors who also completed three seasons before moving on to other projects. https://deadline.com/2021/06/doctor-...er-1234782621/