Dr. Who

Johnny Depp to play Dr. Who in Americanized movie?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 | Sci-fi | 2 Comments

Johnny Depp to play Dr. Who – Thats the buzz going around. But is it just a rumor? That seems up in the air at this point. Here is what’s being said:

-Russell T. Davies reported that the reason he moved on from the show was due to the opportunity to transform the Doctor to the big screen.

- Movie studio sources confirmed with Tor.com today that, while it can’t comment on possible story elements, the casting of Johnny Depp as the Doctor for a 2012 film is confirmed.

Here is what I would like to know….why Americanize it at all? Americans who love Dr. Who love it the way it is. Why should it change to appeal to the masses? House hold name? Dr. Who IS a house hold name. Anyone whos anyone knows who the Doctor is.

So why Americanize it? They didn’t Americanize Harry Potter. It was filmed in England (and surrounding areas) and all of the European lingo and culture remained. The same should be done with Dr. Who – it should be David Tennant or Matt Smith to play the Doctor..not Johnny Depp even though he is brilliant.