11th Doctor announced
Breaking news: BBC has just announced who will succeed David Tennant and portray the 11th incarnation of The Doctor. And this must be a huge surprise for everyone that’s followed the rumour mill surrounding the casting. Young actor Matt Smith was today named as the next in a long line of immensely talented actors. At 26, Matt Smith is the youngest ever actor to be cast as The Doctor, three years younger than Peter Davison was when he first portrayed The Fifth Doctor.
Having already been named a face to watch by thisislondon.co.uk, Smith is one of the most promising young British actors today. Already making success with his stage work, he has figured in both film and television, perhaps most notably against former Who companion Billie Piper in The Secret Diary of a Call Girl.
With one of the most talented writers (Steven Moffat), and now one of the most talented actors, the fifth series of Doctor Who since its regeneration in 2005, this promises to be a very funny and exciting time to be a Who fan.
