Rumor: Johnny Depp Starring in Doctor Who Movie

[LostTimeLady]

Ok, first off, I'd like to find out where exactly the information came from before making any rash comments, for example, I just typed into google 'new doctor who movie' the first link that came up was this:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/3560184/Dr-Who-David-Tennant-in-talks-over-Dr-Who-film.html
an article dating from September '08 talking about Tennant possibly taking a film role for DW.

And a newer article that I found cites the same article as this one does as it's source, hmmm, fishy.

Anyway, in my opinion, Doctor Who is a British institution, relies of British thrills, humour and scares. Even though the 1996 Movie had cannonical Doctors played by British Actors the whole thing felt Americanised by being dramatic to the point of melodrama, was set in America (more of a final fronter for DW than even Skaro) and replace subtle scares for action. McGann is great of course, I'm not knocking that but it felt, somehow, wrong.

A good comparison is Daleks in Manhatten and the 1996 Movie in fact. Both set in America, both featuring a female doctor as the companion yet the exicution is totally different.

Ok, introducing Doctor Who to a wider audiance is fantastic, but it shouldn't be at the expence of the fans who love it how it is. And anyway, the latest series of DW seems to be a sucess in America, what more do they want?

Oh, and a plot where the Doctor cures deadly deseases probably isn't something I'd probably wanna watch, we want evil motivations to battle against, not evil microbes.

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

Wait, you realise that RTD has nothing to do with the latest series, right?

Also that he specifically blocked certain elements as parts of "HIS" canon. So, the chance of Jack, Rose, Mickey or Boe coming back is really unlikely.

[sub]Thank god[/sub]

But I like this press release; it has all the elements of something almost conspiracy like.

Total lie of course, but a lovely talking point.

First of all, Torchwood has only just been picked up after floundering like Cassandra without her water. Secondly, Depp's bombed out a few times. Thirdly, certain things (like the Daleks) would cost the Americans millions to use. RTD only got them after wrestling them from Terry Nation's estate.

So yeah, it's as feasible as this:

English Tabloids at their best.

 

[HyenaThePirate]

I'm not going to lie... Johnny Dep is probably the best actor in the world to play the Doctor that I could ever think of. I remember this came up during the idea about making an "American Doctor Who" show. A short list of actors who would excel in that role if some station like ABC or NBC made a US version for our audiences would probably include Johnny Depp, James Spader, Jim Carrey, Tony Shalub, and Will Smith.

As an avid Doctor who fan both Pre AND Post RTD, I don't really think a Doctor Who "movie" is necessary.. I can't imagine what "epic adventure" you would put onto the big screen that... well hasnt already been done in the past 50 odd years of the Doctor... and in the more recent series' the level of scope and action has reached theatrical level ANYWAY. It beggars the question, do we REALLY needs a Doctor Who movie? I mean a big screen version? Is it even possible to make in such a way that doesn't come off as a different version of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure?

Also is it possible to make without alienating and/or insulting generations of Doctor Fans? Seriously, the movie is going to get off immediately on the wrong foot with me when I have to listen to yet another "detailed" explanation of the TARDIS (for the NEW uninitiated Doctor Who people who won't know anything about it) or having to hear an explanation about the Sonic Screwdriver (again because the majority of the new audience won't have a CLUE about it AND for marketing purposes of course).

Eh, I guess in the end, I hope this is all just rumor. I like Doctor Who right where it is... a small screen icon that works the best in that medium.

 

[Proverbial Jon]

I'm more concerned about RTD penning the script... and Daleks being in it. We all know the formula he likes to use...

1) Create some huge generic plot which will destroy all of REALITY ITSELF!
2) Create a HUGE army of impossible proportions (usually of Dalek origin)
3) Find a completely far fetched way for the Doctor to completely eliminate the ENTIRE army (usually leaving one left for plot continuity later on) and thus save the day.
4) Sit back and watch the sickeningly gooey Disney-eque ending.

What on Earth is wrong with Moffat and Smith? Grr I really hope this doesn't happen.

Thirdly, certain things (like the Daleks) would cost the Americans millions to use. RTD only got them after wrestling them from Terry Nation's estate.

Ha! I have this image in my head of RTD sneaking into Terry Nation's mansion in the dead of night and trying to steal all his Daleks!

I know that's not what you meant but it's how my brain works I am also aware that sadly he is dead

 

[Super Jamz]

I am SO calling bullshit on this one.

If they haven't named any film companies then it's probably all smoke and mirrors.

 

[tendo82]

I nominate Jude Law over Johnny Depp for this role. My other nominations:
Director- Terry Gilliam

Obligatory Gilliam little person- Warwick Davis(thus making a clever nod to Time Bandits as well)

Female sidekick - Emma Watson

The Master(because say what you will, a Dahlek will never be a riveting screen presence) - I nominate a controversial choice here, something to throw fans into a tizzy of heated argument - Javier Bardem. I refer all doubters to Exibit A: Anton Chigurh.

 

[Wedlock49]

This better be False... why the mention of Captain Jack... oh... not... ah...
Still, better be a fabrication >.>
Why can't they use Matt Smith? He's a damn fine Doctor >.>
Oh, and Rory Williams~ (Played by Arthur Darvill)... damn, he looks... nice...
I just hope this opportunity isn't butchered >.>

Spoiler

This is the first time I've ever seen someone mention Rory without insulting him... He's an okay actor... but he's playing the role of bumbling moron... as a character I gained a large amount of respect for him throughout the series only to be very pleased that he died, him coming back dissapointed me and he then made me like him again by waiting 2000 years for Amy... which was then shattered by him being a pleb again.

EDIT: Spoiler tags.

 

[BehattedWanderer]

But...Depp is Jello! He has no shape as an actor! The Doctor has form, and shape, and is definite, not about to fall over because he looks like he forgot how to walk! And while he's got the awkward personality required for the Doctor down pat, he isn't nearly dorky enough to be the savior of all mankind, throughout mankind's existence. And for the love of Pikiwoki, the Papua New Guinean Mud God, will someone pleaseget RTD off of Doctor Who!

 

[BehattedWanderer]

This better be False... why the mention of Captain Jack... oh... not... ah...
Still, better be a fabrication >.>
Why can't they use Matt Smith? He's a damn fine Doctor >.>
Oh, and Rory Williams~ (Played by Arthur Darvill)... damn, he looks... nice...
I just hope this opportunity isn't butchered >.>

This is the first time I've ever seen someone mention Rory without insulting him... He's an okay actor... but he's playing the role of bumbling moron... as a character I gained a large amount of respect for him throughout the series only to be very pleased that he died, him coming back dissapointed me and he then made me like him again by waiting 2000 years for Amy... which was then shattered by him being a pleb again.

....Dude. You ass. I totally didn't even want to read that, being on the amazon release schedule, not the actual release schedule, and so an episode or two behind. For the love of god, man, could you please use a fucking spoiler? Especially for something like that?

 

[Wedlock49]

This better be False... why the mention of Captain Jack... oh... not... ah...
Still, better be a fabrication >.>
Why can't they use Matt Smith? He's a damn fine Doctor >.>
Oh, and Rory Williams~ (Played by Arthur Darvill)... damn, he looks... nice...
I just hope this opportunity isn't butchered >.>

This is the first time I've ever seen someone mention Rory without insulting him... He's an okay actor... but he's playing the role of bumbling moron... as a character I gained a large amount of respect for him throughout the series only to be very pleased that he died, him coming back dissapointed me and he then made me like him again by waiting 2000 years for Amy... which was then shattered by him being a pleb again.

....Dude. You ass. I totally didn't even want to read that, being on the amazon release schedule, not the actual release schedule, and so an episode or two behind. For the love of god, man, could you please use a fucking spoiler? Especially for something like that?

My aplogies, I completly blanked on things not being released, but really... you hadn't guessed all of that would have happened?

(Put my quote in spoiler tags and i'l go back and spoiler mine.)

 

[BehattedWanderer]

This better be False... why the mention of Captain Jack... oh... not... ah...
Still, better be a fabrication >.>
Why can't they use Matt Smith? He's a damn fine Doctor >.>
Oh, and Rory Williams~ (Played by Arthur Darvill)... damn, he looks... nice...
I just hope this opportunity isn't butchered >.>

Spoiler

This is the first time I've ever seen someone mention Rory without insulting him... He's an okay actor... but he's playing the role of bumbling moron... as a character I gained a large amount of respect for him throughout the series only to be very pleased that he died, him coming back dissapointed me and he then made me like him again by waiting 2000 years for Amy... which was then shattered by him being a pleb again.

....Dude. You ass. I totally didn't even want to read that, being on the amazon release schedule, not the actual release schedule, and so an episode or two behind. For the love of god, man, could you please use a fucking spoiler? Especially for something like that?

My aplogies, I completly blanked on things not being released, but really... you hadn't guessed all of that would have happened?

(Put my quote in spoiler tags and i'l go back and spoiler mine.)

Yeah, I knew it was gonna happen, I just haven't seen how they get to do it yet, and was having fun guessing how they would do it, and how Amy would react to finding out. I dunno how far ahead it is, though, and don't tell me, but the last episode I have available over here via Amazon is the Vincent and the Doctor one. Just, try and keep it in mind to spoiler things, especially with any thing currently playing, alright? :/

 

[WrongSprite]

I'll just make this one point, and it's the reason I don't watch the new series of Dr Who with Melty McWaxface in it: Russel T Davis says not to worry, that fans will be catered to with the return of the Daleks.

Newsflash Davis, you ignorant twat, the fans have been yelling "Stop with the fucking Daleks already" at you for the last TWO SEASONS of Dr Who. When you're into your fourth or fifth iteration of the Parallel Universe Device, you should probably give the fuck up and come up with some new enemies for the Doctor to fight, you know, like the people who did the old series' did with ten quid and some papier machet.

Wait, you realise that RTD has nothing to do with the latest series, right?

I am aware yes, however A: the new series is continuing in his "fine tradition", see iDaleks in recent episode, and B: Davis is the one who made the comment.

I assume you're referring to the recent multicoloured Daleks? Because they're from one of the old series. Now who looks silly?

 

[wildpeaks]

(yes, the 8th doctor was great, despite the script).

Paul McGann, really? I can't say I was all too keen on him. I was a Tom Baker girl myself. Fourth Doctor gooooo.

I dare even say that I liked him better than the 11th Doctor (nothing wrong with the guy, it's just a personnal preference): for example, the audio/webcast version of Shada is a gem if you can find the Flash animation version somewhere online (it was on the BBC website but only for UK users, but I bet fans have placed a mirror somewhere).

 

[Cosplay Horatio]

It's fake, as long as Doctor Who is on tv there wont be a movie even if the fifth season has ended and there wont be anything new till X-mas.

 

[z3rostr1fe]

Let's all hope that it isn't Tim Burton that is directing...

 

[Luke Cartner]

I thought Davies quit as lead writer because he wanted to move on from doing doctor who stuff?
To be honest with all of the multiple part story lines and christmas specials a doctor who movie seems kind of pointless.
And no disrespect to Johnny Depp, Hes a great actor. I love him in most of what he has done, he might even be able to pull off the role as the doctor. But casting him as the doctor makes absolutely no sense.

Personally I hope this is a false rumor, I'd be far more excited if they revealed they where doing a 5 day event, like the did in Children of Earth for the torchwood series..

 

[Flying Dagger]

Loving how people can say RTD fucks with continuity after that Moffat finale.

I'd only be behind this if they can get Tim Burton to direct it, with Helena Bonham Carter as the companion.