John Sim confirms he's playing the Master again

[palitoy]

Actually just heard a rumour that ALL of the Masters will be in an episode, then this happened. Many are suggesting that it's a "Five Masters" story.

http://io9.gizmodo.com/john-simm-is-returning-as-the-master-on-doctor-who-1794076995

Sim's Master was great casting but some of the weakest written shows of the RTD era IMO, looking forward to another go.

[Mikey]

Interesting .....

This leaves a question, if it is a "Five Masters" story it would make me wonder if Anthony Ainley and Eric Roberts were TRUE incarnations of the Master or were they actually possessed bodies being used by the Roger Delgado's incarnation ?

When Delgado's Master (burned version mark 2) possessed Nyssa's fathers body he got younger --- Was this a regeneration ? --- and if so, why didn't he regenerate directly when he was (burned version mark 2 or even 1) ?

Sorry to ramble on but I love this kinda talk

[palitoy]

In the rumour I was told, it was Sim, Gomez, Delgado (I guess just old footage) and the original incarnation of the Master, someone we've never seen before. No real mention of Ainley and nothing of Roberts. I can't imagine snubbing Ainley like that though....

[fallensaviour]

I love the idea it sounds so freaking brilliant.I mean it's been done with the dr a few times so why not the master.
I'm really looking forward to this.I wonder if it will be master only or will various doctors show up as well?

[emeraldknight47]

Sounds like a splendid time will be guaranteed for all. It would only be logical that if different incarnations of the Doctor can meet, why not his closest friend/enemy? Should make for some good teevee....

[mjaycox]

What-- No Derek Jacobi?!

[Gorn Captain]

I'm not a big fan of the "Manic Masters" (which does sounds like a great band name).
I like him to be cool, calm and calculating, not off his meds.