Johnny Depp to play Doctor Who?!?!?

Johnny Depp is reportedly in negotiations to play the title character in a feature film adaptation of the popular BBC series Doctor Who. While nothing is confirmed, rumours of the television series getting a big-budget Hollywood makeover have been swirling ever since former DW head writer and executive producer Russell T. Davies moved to Los Angeles two years ago, leaving the show behind in England.

Davies, who is credited with reviving the legendary sci-fi series in 2005, has said: “Bringing the Who franchise to the theaters is a regeneration for the character beyond the usual one. A theatrical release has a greater range and can reach millions of more people than just the fans.”

Davies added: “There will be brand new concepts and the film will be just as adventurous, scary and humorous as the television programme. But none of us working the film will forget what makes the character great and interesting and the long-time fans will not be disappointed because yes, the [infamous characters called] Daleks make an appearance.”

Davies has not officially commented on who he would like to see play the theatrical version of the Time Lord and no other news about the project’s development has been made public. Meanwhile, the television series, starring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, continues to thrive. Smith is the eleventh actor to portray Doctor Who on the small screen since 1963.

Most would agree that it’s about bloody time a Doctor Who feature film was made, but I’m not certain Depp is the best man to bring the Time Lord to the big screen. Considering his popularity, I can understand why the Pirates of the Caribbean actor would be considered for the role; however, Depp is American and everyone knows Doctor Who is a British show. There must be some other talented actor out there who is actually British to better personify this traditionally BRITISH character for the movie-going masses. Next thing you know, they’re going to cast a Brit to play an American superhero like Spider-Man or something crazy like that! Oh wait…

Matt Smith’s Afraid of Who!?!?

English actor Matt Smith was scared he wasn’t good enough to play Doctor Who… who knew? I certainly did not.

Smith recently revealed that during his first month on the job playing the title character of the popular BBC series Doctor Who, he often panicked about not being skilled enough to adequately portray the good doctor. The then-26 year-old was an unknown actor taking over the role from his well-established predecessor David Tennant, who many consider to be one of the best actors ever to play the time lord.

At a London pre-screening of the upcoming two-part season finale, titled The Pandorica Opens, Smith said: “In my first week I rang my dad and went ‘I’m in trouble. There’s a lot of stuff to learn. The type of language it is and everything else.’ I talked to my dad a lot through my first month.” Smith’s co-star Karen Gillan who plays the character of Amy Pond also attended the event.

I must admit that when Matt was first cast in the role I had my doubts about such a young actor taking on the legendary part, but thanks to his talent and hard work I think any fears Matt (and the rest of us) had about his ability to embody the character can be put to rest now.

I’m happy to report that both actors, Smith and Gillan, have signed on to do another season of the series. Well done Matt and Karen, well done!

Meet The Parents: Gav ‘n’ Gwen Playing Families…

This fellow and I go wayeeeee back, don’t we Gav’…

Nice to see him still happily married to Gwen Stefani after almost 8 years. The couple was enjoying a nice day out having lunch in North Hollywood with their two sons – Kingston, 4 next month, and Zuma, 1 ½. Who’d have thought twenty-odd years ago that Gavin would become such a doting dad? Not me!

I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to hearing all the gossip from the Rossdale household after Gavin finally comes face to face with Doctor Who actor, Matt Smith…

The timelord has been dragging Gavin’s 21-year-old model daughter, Daisy Lowe all over the West Coast, and the rumor is they’ve been inseparable since they met, despite claiming they are ‘just good friends’…

According to reports Gavin is set to meet Daisy’s new boyf’ this weekend…

Oh to be a fly on their wall!