Jodie Whittaker IS the Thirteenth Doctor

[clemso]

It will be interesting to see how this plays out with River. Would also love to see a Clara guest appearance. It does pose some intriguing dynamics.

[Klosterheim]

They have been talking about having an actress play The Doctor for a long.

I think the new Doctor Who series of episodes will be very good.

And I think it would be best if she will be The Doctor for at least 5 years to really get into the stories.

[palitoy]

I've had misgivings about the last two Doctors casting as well, both times my worries were for naught.

The one hope I have for this is that the show runner knows this actor, so there is probably a plan here.

[TheNewGiJoeWithKungFuGrip]

I didn't get that far, it's just dividing into two groups a) People saying horrible things and b) People accusing anyone not on board of hating all women. Ain't no fun to had in that playground.

My thoughts exactly. I'm going to have to wait until an episode with her as the lead comes out before I can really say for sure whether I like this casting choice or not.

[CrimsonGhost]

Jodie Whittaker was great in Family Affair and Sigmund.

[palitoy]

I'm afraid to look. Have the rape and death threats started yet? We are pretty sheltered at the museum and I don't think a lot of people here may realize how bad it has gotten out there.

I didn't get that far, it's just dividing into two groups a) People saying horrible things and b) People accusing anyone not on board of hating all women. Ain't no fun to had in that playground.

[Werewolf]

I peeked at internet comments and immediately regretted my decision.

I'm afraid to look. Have the rape and death threats started yet? We are pretty sheltered at the museum and I don't think a lot of people here may realize how bad it has gotten out there.

[palitoy]

I also stopped reading comments sections on several articles about the casting after the first 10 or so comments on them were all variations on "will her sonic screwdriver have a vibration setting?"...

Yeah which is a lame stolen joke from "Curse of the Fatal Death".

[Earth 2 Chris]

^Now that's just wrong. Geez.

Chris

[Bruce Banner]

I also stopped reading comments sections on several articles about the casting after the first 10 or so comments on them were all variations on "will her sonic screwdriver have a vibration setting?"...

It will be interesting to see what kind of companion they cast. Will they go for a male companion? If so, will he be a strong, competent character similar to most of the Doctor's recent female companions or will they go for a klutzy type constantly in need of rescuing? Lots of possibilities.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Pretty much nailed it here. Those of us with mixed feelings or reservations will be mostly quiet because we don't want to get lumped in with........ let's just say the less enlightened. I peeked at internet comments and immediately regretted my decision.

You said in a few sentences what I took several paragraphs to say earlier.

Chris

[palitoy]

A certain subset will hate it because it is a woman...

A certain subset will hate it because it is not Colin Baker... or David Tennant... or whoever they consider the One True Doctor...

A certain subset will pretend its great no matter what, just because it is this landmark moment in casting diversity...

I think the remainder of us can only have mixed feelings. The Doctor is a character that can change wildly from one regeneration to the next. Old vs. young, sunglasses vs. a fez, etc. That "almost everything changes, but something about the Doctor stays the same" is part of the fun of the show. If they pull that off here, it could add some freshness to the show's formula. But *can they* pull it off? Beats me.. We can only wait and see.

Pretty much nailed it here. Those of us with mixed feelings or reservations will be mostly quiet because we don't want to get lumped in with........ let's just say the less enlightened. I peeked at internet comments and immediately regretted my decision.

Even if the new season is amazing, there will be a good 20% decrying it ever step of the way. I don't envy Chris Chibnall, he doubled his pressure to perform.

[Mikey]

sprytel took the words right out of my mouth, Mikey. I don't think I've ever encountered a WHOvian, male or female, who didn't want to be The Doctor, traveling all of time and space and saving people, planets and, heck, the whole universe. It's every WHOvian's dream...

To presume that casting a woman in the role of The Doctor after 50 some odd years, and a little over halfway through the second decade of the new millennium, would ruin or destroy the property/franchise seems a little like operating with blinders on. This is change and change is the ONLY constant in the universe. And try looking at it from perhaps another perspective; the ladies have had their Doctors to drool over (Tennant, Smith and, to a certain extent, Eccleston), so I think it's high time we gents get a Doctor we can drool over and admire for more than their mind. If the attached photo of Jodie Whittaker is any indication, then we should be good for the next few years...



P.S. I don't think you have to worry that the TARDIS will be painted pink or anything, either, since it's blue is a trademark. I will, however, be curious to see what changes will occur regarding not only the TARDIS' control console, but also the relationship between The Doctor and the TARDIS since they are both now female...

I was going by my older Sis's thoughts ...

She got me into Dr Who way back in the 70's --- at the time the theme song scared the pee out me

Today she's in her early 60's and thinks a female Dr Who is "stupid" and ruins the show

Take it anyway you want but this is coming from a classic female fan.

Still waiting for cousin Oliver to be announced as a companion so I know it's officially Jumped the Shark

[Gorn Captain]

I have never been disappointed by any of the actors who have played the role. Sure, I have favorites, but all of them did a great job (after some adjustment).

I would have loved another season or two with Capaldi, true, and would have preferred an older woman in the part, but let's see what happens.

[emeraldknight47]

sprytel took the words right out of my mouth, Mikey. I don't think I've ever encountered a WHOvian, male or female, who didn't want to be The Doctor, traveling all of time and space and saving people, planets and, heck, the whole universe. It's every WHOvian's dream...

To presume that casting a woman in the role of The Doctor after 50 some odd years, and a little over halfway through the second decade of the new millennium, would ruin or destroy the property/franchise seems a little like operating with blinders on. This is change and change is the ONLY constant in the universe. And try looking at it from perhaps another perspective; the ladies have had their Doctors to drool over (Tennant, Smith and, to a certain extent, Eccleston), so I think it's high time we gents get a Doctor we can drool over and admire for more than their mind. If the attached photo of Jodie Whittaker is any indication, then we should be good for the next few years...



P.S. I don't think you have to worry that the TARDIS will be painted pink or anything, either, since it's blue is a trademark. I will, however, be curious to see what changes will occur regarding not only the TARDIS' control console, but also the relationship between The Doctor and the TARDIS since they are both now female...