As much as I love Matt Smith’s eleventh Doctor, there will always be a special place in my clogged little heart for David Tennant. Tennie was my first Doctor, and his exuberant, wild-eyed take on the role inspired me to become the die-hard New Whovian I am today.
Tennant sat down with Chris Hardwick recently to record a new Nerdist podcast, which I downloaded into my earholes today. It’s brilliant! I’m charmed to learn that Tennant seems just as clever, engaging, and cool in real life as he is on the tube.
Speaking to Hardwick, Tennant revealed something I found quite surprising: He was offered the role of The Doctor even before the first episode of the new series ever hit the air. It’s true! Tennant says Russell T. Davies offered him the keys to the TARDIS way before the first episode starring Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor ever premiered. Apparently Davies was looking to recast the role before the first ep of the new series even aired. Is this news? Did we know this? I dunno, I feel like this is new and somewhat important info. Very important. Tell your Twitter!
Anyhow, check out the podcast for a great interview and more behind-the-scenes Doctor Who fun. Oh, and Mr. Tennant is reportedly getting hitched to fellow Doctor Who alum Georgia Moffat today. Cheers to the happy couple!
