Series Seven Casting *Spoilers*

Das Kitty

Double Spoilered just in case... some casting news.

Mark Williams (Fast Show, Harry Potter)
Rupert Graves (Sherlock)
David Bradley (Harry Potter)

were all announced as being cast for series 7 last night (Doctor Who Facebook). I love them all.

BaconZombie

Mark Williams - He was only barely watchable in Being Human {UK}
Rupert Graves - Meh
David Bradley - Meh

Das Kitty wrote: »

Double Spoilered just in case... some casting news.

Mark Williams (Fast Show, Harry Potter)
Rupert Graves (Sherlock)
David Bradley (Harry Potter)

were all announced as being cast for series 7 last night (Doctor Who Facebook). I love them all.

Jessibelle

Thanks BaconZombie, wouldn't have wanted to have not known that

Doctor DooM

Well, that's a very old manny cast

pixelburp

Well I suppose the thread does indicate that here be spoilers, so I guess spoiler text shouldn't be entirely necessary.

Meh otherwise though; guest stars shouldn't really get big billing in a TV series anyway, unless it someone really famous.

As an aside, set photos of season 7 filming have already surfaced!

Basq

BaconZombie wrote: »

Mark Williams - He was only barely watchable in Being Human {UK}

FYP.. and I think he's quite decent in it. And "was"? He's only been in 2 episodes yet!

Not all too exciting guest stars tbh!

pixelburp

Slightly more exciting cast news for sci-fi geeks like me: Ben Browder (of Farscape / Stargate SG1 fame) will guest star, in a Western-set episode, currently being filmed in Spain:

http://www.denofgeek.com/television/1273866/doctor_who_series_7_update.html

Am now very excited. Hope they sneak in some nods to Farscape

Das Kitty

pixelburp wrote: »

Slightly more exciting cast news for sci-fi geeks like me: Ben Browder (of Farscape / Stargate SG1 fame) will guest star, in a Western-set episode, currently being filmed in Spain:

http://www.denofgeek.com/television/1273866/doctor_who_series_7_update.html

Am now very excited. Hope they sneak in some nods to Farscape

I've seen neither (I know, I'm a very naughty sci-fi fan).

I am a litte bit thrilled that they're filming in Almeria though.

pixelburp

Das Kitty wrote: »

I've seen neither (I know, I'm a very naughty sci-fi fan).

I am a litte bit thrilled that they're filming in Almeria though.

*Ker'shocked*

Ah pick up Farscape, it's great. Imaginative, offbeat, funny, epic and has great creature effects. Takes a while to warm up but one of those shows where the characters carry the show, including Mr. Browder himself

Das Kitty

pixelburp wrote: »

*Ker'shocked*

Ah pick up Farscape, it's great. Imaginative, offbeat, funny, epic and has great creature effects. Takes a while to warm up but one of those shows where the characters carry the show, including Mr. Browder himself

Yep, it's on the list. Sure, I only started Galactica late last year, ended up finishing it three weeks later of course, but that's a different story.

Stark

pixelburp wrote: »

*Ker'shocked*

Ah pick up Farscape, it's great. Imaginative, offbeat, funny, epic and has great creature effects. Takes a while to warm up but one of those shows where the characters carry the show, including Mr. Browder himself

+1

Rewatching it at the moment (half way through Season 2). There's a lot that's cheesy and hammy but overall, I'd forgotten just how good it was even in the season 1 episodes when it was getting warmed up.

bennyineire

Can we expect to see Capt. Jack at all in S7

Das Kitty

bennyineire wrote: »

Can we expect to see Capt. Jack at all in S7

I would be doubtful for S7, there has been nothing so far anyway (unless I have missed something).

Maybe for the Anniversary Specials though.

Das Kitty

There is a rumour that the new companion will be announced tomorrow...

Basq

Yep, looking likely alright..

Daily Mirror TV Editor, Mark Jefferies: "BBC source has confirmed to me they will unveil new Doctor Who assistant tomorrow. She is “pretty” but “not household name”'.

Lots of rumours of Sophia Myles (remember her from 'The Girl In The Fireplace' below?) as she was spotted on set recently, although denied it.

Das Kitty

She would be a household name in the UK though.

We'll see tomorrow.

Sleepy

Although it'd be messing with my favourite episode's position in the timeline/chronology of the series, I think it'd be fascinating to see the doctor with a long-term companion from the 1700's...

pixelburp

Hmm wonder if they'll continue the tradition of hiring from within: that is to say, the new companion will be actor who has already appeared in the show, albeit in a different role. Happened with Martha & Amy, and sort-of happened with Donna...

I actually thought in season 5/6 there have been a few characters who came across as real 'companion' material, until they got killed off that is haha. I'm thinking of the likes of the girl soldier from Good Man Goes to War, or the nurse from The God Complex...

Basq

Extremely unlikely and I'm probably alone in this.. but Corden?

K-9

Basq wrote: »

Extremely unlikely and I'm probably alone in this.. but Corden?

I quite liked Corden as the Companion but his wife would have to come a long and that's very Rory and Amy.

Das Kitty

I read some speculation last night that it could be Aisling Loftus who was in the Borrowers at Christmas. I think she'd be fantastic.

pixelburp

James Cordon I knew nothing of before his first appearance, so I never got the annoyance from some people: I"d have no problem with him appearing again, but sure he has Stormaggedon to look after so it's unlikely!

Clearly the companions should be the Victorian Silurian assassin and her human lover / maid. Only logical choice really.

Das Kitty

pixelburp wrote: »

Clearly the companions should be the Victorian Silurian assassin and her human lover / maid. Only logical choice really.

I would love that as a spin off.

I never really liked Corden before but I loved him in DW.

Das Kitty

Announced on the Beeb's twitter

http://www.denofgeek.com/television/1291221/confirmed_jenna_louise_coleman_really_is_doctor_whos_new_companion.html

cloud493

She's pretty... I guess. Shame to see Karen go though.

pixelburp

Confirmed on the BBC:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17456505

She looks very English, if that makes any sense haha. Look forward to hearing what her story is, hope it's something a little more unique this time

Lirange

Christina Ricci ... with knockers? :pac:

She's supposed to be a decent actress. We'll see.

There's been speculation that

When the Dr meets her she'll be a bit of a "villain"

cloud493

She was in Captain America apparently, can't recall who she was mind.

aidan_walsh

cloud493 wrote: »

She was in Captain America apparently, can't recall who she was mind.

It was a bit part, she was one of the two girls Bucky and Steve took to the Stark Expo.

cloud493

aidan_walsh wrote: »

It was a bit part, she was one of the two girls Bucky and Steve took to the Stark Expo.

Ohhhhhh yeah. I see it now :pac:

Cormic

I am embarrased to say I know her from Emmerdale. Wifey watches it so I cannot help but pay attention when a cute girl is on screen...

Sudden Valley

Cormic wrote: »

I am embarrased to say I know her from Emmerdale. Wifey watches it so I cannot help but pay attention when a cute girl is on screen...

I'm embarassed that I also know her emmerdale- she was annoyingly always cheerful character- a bit like Rose Tyler. thought they would have gone for someone a bit older this time.

Das Kitty

Sudden Valley wrote: »

I'm embarassed that I also know her emmerdale- she was annoyingly always cheerful character- a bit like Rose Tyler. thought they would have gone for someone a bit older this time.

Any time I saw her in Emmerdale she was far from cheerful. She's a decent actor from what I've seen.

I'm just looking forward to finding out who the character is.

pixelburp

For what it's worth, they did release an official photo of Coleman as the new companion; though I'm presuming they just had her stand infront of the TARDIS, wearing whatever she had on that day... lovely jumper!
http://bbcamerica.tumblr.com/post/19790182877/the-first-official-doctor-who-photo-of

cloud493

Isn't she adorable bet she'll turn out to be a galactic librarian or something.

Das Kitty

pixelburp wrote: »

For what it's worth, they did release an official photo of Coleman as the new companion; though I'm presuming they just had her stand infront of the TARDIS, wearing whatever she had on that day... lovely jumper!
http://bbcamerica.tumblr.com/post/19790182877/the-first-official-doctor-who-photo-of

She's going to fit right in. Mad jumpers seem to be very much favoured by the cast. I seem to recall a pheasant jumper Arthur wore in an official photo once.

BuffyBot

pixelburp wrote: »

For what it's worth, they did release an official photo of Coleman as the new companion; though I'm presuming they just had her stand infront of the TARDIS, wearing whatever she had on that day... lovely jumper!
http://bbcamerica.tumblr.com/post/19790182877/the-first-official-doctor-who-photo-of

Most likely. Remember Matt Smith's first publicity pic and everyone wondered if that was how the 11th Doctor would dress http://www.sabotagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/matt-smith-dr-who.jpg

BaconZombie

They need to make a spin-off with them and Jenny :pac:

pixelburp wrote: »

James Cordon I knew nothing of before his first appearance, so I never got the annoyance from some people: I"d have no problem with him appearing again, but sure he has Stormaggedon to look after so it's unlikely!

Clearly the companions should be the Victorian Silurian assassin and her human lover / maid. Only logical choice really.

Das Kitty wrote: »

I would love that as a spin off.

I never really liked Corden before but I loved him in DW.

pixelburp

It seems a familiar face from the old-series may also be returning - spoilery pic in the link:

http://twitter.com/#!/steven_moffat/status/186420909001818112/photo/1

Of course given the day it was posted, it might be an April Fools, but it looks genuine enough...

cloud493

Thats hardly a spoiler is it :rolleyes:

pixelburp

cloud493 wrote: »

Thats hardly a spoiler is it :rolleyes:

Dat's de joke. The old-design hasn't featured in the new series though.

Das Kitty

cloud493 wrote: »

Thats hardly a spoiler is it :rolleyes:

Jaysus no need for the rolling eyes.



I like the littler ones

cloud493

Ah :P My apologies then. subtly goes right over my head

pixelburp

Well as with all these things, as soon as filming starts details leak out, specifically in this case about Jenna Coleman & the character she plays. It's not even as if you have to try hard to find spoilers these days (especially when handsome posters pass on the links too!)

I shant post any details here, but the link has set pics and an overheard testimony of who / what the new companion might be:
http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/series-7-filming-jenna-matt-on-set-34487.htm

Das Kitty

pixelburp wrote: »

Well as with all these things, as soon as filming starts details leak out, specifically in this case about Jenna Coleman & the character she plays. It's not even as if you have to try hard to find spoilers these days (especially when handsome posters pass on the links too!)

I shant post any details here, but the link has set pics and an overheard testimony of who / what the new companion might be:
http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/series-7-filming-jenna-matt-on-set-34487.htm

The name was Lis Sladen's middle name. I dig Jenna's red schoolbag.

BaconZombie

Das Kitty

I love that outfit. I hope it's permanent.

Dougray Scott was on set in costume that day too. I saw a pic but can't look for it at the moment as I'm on my phone.

aidan_walsh

Not casting, but news. Episode 1 has been named - "Asylum of the Daleks".

We confirmed back in March that the Daleks would be returning to menace the universe and even posted a few sneaky photos smuggled from set! Since then, Steven Moffat (Doctor Who’s lead writer and Executive Producer) has confirmed that the adventure will feature every kind of Dalek ever faced by the Time Lord – including the legendary Special Weapons Dalek!

The title of the new story has already increased the excitement building around it. Could the ‘asylum’ be a place or is it some sort of protection? Or does the word take on a new and sinister meaning in this adventure? It’s too early to say but we’re having fun speculating! In the meantime, we’ll have to wait a little longer to find out the answer to the crucial question: What is the Asylum of the Daleks?

Keogg

aidan_walsh wrote: »

Not casting, but news. Episode 1 has been named - "Asylum of the Daleks".

I thought they were done with using the Daleks for a while no? Not sure how good another dalek based episode will be really, the last one wasn't the best...

bren2001

Liam Cunningham has been confirmed as guest appearance. It will be an historical episode written by Mark Gatiss. I enjoy him in Game of Thrones, should translate well to Dr. Who. Looking forward to the next series, just want it to start.

http://www.rte.ie/ten/2012/0628/cunninghaml.html

The Master

Liam is my cousin, delighted to see him in it

He actually auditioned for the role of the 8th doctor in the TV movie