Radio Times is reporting that a vocal wave of Doctor Who fans has rallied behind a prominent British comedian to take over the TARDIS, with many insisting the door hasn't closed on the possibility. The campaign has picked up enough steam to spark a wider conversation about what the next incarnation of the Doctor should look like.
Why This Matters for the Next Regeneration
Doctor Who has always been a show that thrives on reinvention, and every time a new casting cycle begins — or even might begin — the internet becomes one giant fan-casting session. The beauty of the Doctor as a character is the total freedom the role offers: any actor, any background, any energy. That's catnip for fancasters, and it means the conversation about who should play the Doctor is just as lively as who will.
Comics and comedians have actually had a strong foothold in the Whoniverse for decades — from Sylvester McCoy to the late great Alexei Sayle popping up in the classic era — so the idea of a comedian stepping into the role isn't as left-field as it might sound. It raises a genuinely interesting question: do fans want someone who leans into the Doctor's manic wit, or someone who can anchor the drama?
What myCast Fans Are Actually Voting For
The myCast community has been busy building out their dream versions of the show across multiple stories, and the picks reveal some fascinating preferences. Over on the Doctor Who fan-cast story, Ben Whishaw has claimed the top spot for the Doctor — a choice that makes a lot of sense when you think about it. Whishaw brings that rare combination of fragile intensity and quicksilver intelligence that the role demands, and his theatrical background gives him the range to handle both the comedy and the heartbreak the Doctor regularly delivers in the same episode.
Meanwhile, the multi-Doctor era story on the platform is a treasure trove of inspired picks. Eddie Izzard has earned a vote for the 10th Doctor slot — and honestly, that's a fascinating hypothetical. Izzard's brand of sprawling, tangent-heavy brilliance has a very Tenth Doctor energy to it. David Tennant also appears in the 13th Doctor position in that same story, which reflects just how deeply fans want to see more of his take on the character even after his recent return. Elsewhere in the same cast, is listed for the 9th Doctor and for the 15th — both choices that suggest myCast users are thinking boldly and cinematically about where the show could go.