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'Agent Carter' Star Hayley Atwell Wants to be Cast as the New Doctor in 'Doctor Who' — And She's Perfect for the Part
It's regeneration time again for Doctor Who fans, with Peter Capaldi announcing that he's hanging up his TARDIS keys when showrunner Steven Moffat departs. The bookies, who called Capaldi right last time, are making their voices heard, with fan-favorite Ben Whishaw leading the charge. But now, it's time to give a left-field suggestion. You see, as Doctor Who and Agent Carter fans will know very well, should the BBC decide to go with a female Doctor, Hayley Atwell herself may well be interested in the role...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
John Barrowman Recalls The Generosity Of Late, Great Third Doctor Who, Jon Pertwee
Doctor Who is a unique sci-fi series, with the ability to change the show's lead at the drop of a hat. As a result, pretty much every fan has their favorite version of the Doctor — and it's usually the first one that introduced them to the series. As former Torchwood star John Barrowman noted at Heroes & Villains Fan Fest in London, while he's always enjoyed Tom Baker's Fourth Doctor, he also has a soft spot for Jon Pertwee.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Peter Capaldi Moves On From 'Doctor Who', But Who's In The Running To Replace Him?
In 1967, the British science-fiction series Doctor Who faced an impossible problem. The show starred William Hartnell as the irascible Doctor, a mysterious alien who wandered through time and space, gathering companions and generally doing good. But Hartnell's health was getting worse, and it was clear he'd have to leave the show; could the series continue?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Hayley Atwell Reveals Who She'd Love To See As The First Female Star Of 'Doctor Who' (And It's No Longer Herself)
It's that time again. Peter Capaldi has announced that he's leaving Doctor Who, and one question is on the lips of every fan of the series: Who's next? Back in the 1970s, Tom Baker got the press excited about the idea of a female Doctor when he announced his own departure, and threw in best wishes for the next star, "whoever he or she may be." Ever since, news of a regeneration has always led to heated debate on whether it's time for a female Doctor.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
The Legacy Of The Late Elisabeth Sladen: John Barrowman Reminds Fans Why Sarah-Jane Smith Is A 'Doctor Who' Icon
In 2011, Doctor Who fans were heartbroken by the death of Elisabeth Sladen. Sladen had joined the show back in 1973, and although she only played the part for three years, she quickly became everybody’s favorite companion. Her popularity was cemented when she returned during Russell T. Davies’s relaunch, and she became the star of a spinoff series known as The Sarah-Jane Adventures.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Review of Dark
Well, Dark on Netflix—which I binge-watched (all ten episodes over the past few days)—certainly covers all the bases (i.e., chestnut paradoxes) of time travel, including:
By Paul Levinson8 years ago in Futurism
Back To Black (Mirror): Will Charlie Brooker Write A 'San Junipero' Sequel For 'Black Mirror'?
When you think of Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror, you hardly think of romance and rainbows, do you? That being said, there was one episode in Netflix's revamped Season 3 that threw the substantial instruction manual out the window and download itself into a special place in our hearts. With its '80s soundtrack and feel-good vibes, "San Junipero" was a rare happy ending in the world of pig f*cking and hidden pedophiles. However, with the whole premise being about death and life after death, it was still equally macabre in its own #BlackMirror way.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
A Whole 'World' Of Pain: 'Westworld' Season 2 Promises A Huge Bloodbath
Saddle up for a round in O.K. Corral, because Westworld Season 2 is sticking on its spurs for another trip to the violent delights of HBO's robotic romp. Given the way in which Season 1 rounded off with that spectacular moonlit massacre, it is hard to see how showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy will top year one, but thankfully, it sounds like they will be trying their best.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
This Could Be A Case For Mulder And Worry: Gillian Anderson Is Done With 'The X-Files' After Season 11
As we head into a unknown fate for Fox's The X-Files, it looks like it could be all change for Chris Carter's long-running sci-fi spectacular. With a new trailer for Season 11 having just dropped, cult fandom can once again see Fox Mulder and Dana Scully take on more tales of the unexpected. Coming off the back of that long-awaited Season 10 revival, the next installment will undoubtedly decide the future of the show. The truth (and at least another season) is out there, however, if/when #TheXFiles returns, it will be without one of its leading stars.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
The Valeyard To Make An Epic 'Doctor Who' Comeback This Christmas
A brand new and sparkling episode of Doctor Who is just around the corner now, meaning one thing - The departure of Peter Capaldi and the welcoming of Jodie Whittaker. This year's Christmas Special will see the Twelfth Doctor [Peter Capaldi] team up with his first incarnation [David Bradley, originally played by William Hartnell] for what will be a tale of hope and redemption.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Death Is Only The Beginning: What Does That 'Westworld' Twist Mean Moving Forward?
We have literally blown our tiny little robotic minds, thanks #Westworld. Every great series has a Red Wedding moment, and the seventh episode of #HBO's robotic royale may just have had its own. The specter of death hung over "Trompe L'Oeil" as we delved into the backstory of poor Bernard Lowe and watched his world unravel. In true Westworld fashion, these violent delights had violent ends.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
The Wild, Wild, Best: 10 Shows Like 'Westworld' You Have To Watch Next!
Yee-haw, it is robots vs. dragons as #HBO's #Westworld sets itself apart from #GameofThrones as our latest TV addiction. Dubbed at the new GoT, Westworld couldn't be more different from the ice and fire epic if it tried. Joining the network's diverse back-catalog, the show finds itself sitting pretty with the ratings, and now that is has been commissioned for a second season, it is a safe bet that we will get to see Dolores do a barn dance again.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism