Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! They never wanted to talk about the fact that I did 13 episodes. You know, we have a tradition of the gutter press in the UK, so I had to deal with them. And I learned about politics of power and money, and I got my confidence back. And I would say: hold onto your soul, really, because that will affect your work.
As the show was being celebrated, I was being abused in the press, and that was hard to take. And very confusing. Davies in Nine and his companion Rose Tyler Billie Piper re-introduced the Whoniverse to the small screen, modernizing the classic science-fiction drama and sparking the imagination of a whole new generation of fans.
Despite the success of the Doctor Who revival, Eccleston infamously left the show after just one series due to frustration and disagreements behind-the-scenes with producers about how the show was run. For now, there will be huge excitement at the prospect of perhaps hearing Eccleston get the chance to face-off against some of the universe's most famous characters and monsters he didn't get to during his time on the TV show, like the Cybermen.
And if he enjoys the first run and the reception is good, who knows what could come next: perhaps he'll be seen stepping foot in the police box-shaped TARDIS once more? Paul McGann returned to Doctor Who after an even more short-term tenure as the Doctor in 's Doctor Who TV movie, in a series of Big Finish stories that effectively gave him a full era that was critically lauded and transformed perceptions of his time in the role.
That undoubtedly played an instrumental role in McGann also briefly returning to TV as the Eighth Doctor in "The Night of the Doctor," so perhaps there is already a blueprint for how Eccleston to follow suit. Perhaps that's wishful thinking, but precedent shouldn't be ignored and there is the looming prospect of Doctor Who 's 60th anniversary in to look ahead to. Simon is a veteran editor who has been writing online since - long before anyone wanted to read his work.
He loves Clueless. Like, a lot. By Simon Gallagher Published Aug 10, Share Share Tweet Email 0. We are all seduced. For Eccleston is quite the charmer. Overused a word it may be, but Eccleston seems authentic. But for the first 15, 20 years, I saved. And when it falls through, I want something to show for it.
He gets animated — even angry — when discussing UK politics, or the moment in his career that he felt he might lose everything, or his regrets over taking roles primarily for financial reward.
And Thor? Just a gun in your mouth. Gone in 60 Seconds was a good experience. Nic Cage is a gentleman and fantastic actor.
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