Danny Dyer "would be an incredibly working-class Doctor Who" as he reveals desire for iconic role
"I love the idea of it."
As Danny Dyer returns to screens in the second season of his comedy series Mr Bigstuff, for which he won a BAFTA earlier this year, the actor has once again expressed his desire to play the Doctor in Doctor Who.
As reported by The Mirror, Dyer recently said of the part: "It’s such an iconic thing to do. It’s almost – not on the same level – like James Bond. It’s a character that’s loved by so many.
"Again, it gives you an opportunity with Doctor Who, because of the nature of the work, to bring something left-field, something a bit mental, a bit stylised, which I love. I love the idea of it."
Dyer also revealed his version of the Time Lord would be "an incredibly working-class Doctor Who" that is "maybe a bit alpha" and "what I do, really".
"You’ve hired me for a reason," he said. "I don’t think you’d want me to come in and play Doctor Who, you know, really posh."
Dyer also questioned whether "we’ve ever had a working-class Doctor Who", before correcting himself to say that Thirteenth Doctor star Jodie Whittaker "brought a bit of that to it".
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He continued: "I know it’s hard work, and some of the dialogue he’s got, he’s got big monologues, talking about s*** you don’t understand.
"I’ll be honest, no one’s ever approached me about it. But I see things now and again, my odds have been slashed to this, that and the other - it’s definitely something I would consider."
Dyer has previously noted his desire to play the Doctor, saying that while top of list would be playing James Bond, he could also like to put his "own spin" on the Doctor.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
