Doctor Who: 10 Potential Actors Who Could Play The 14th Doctor

10. Tilda Swinton

When looking at potential candidates for playing The Doctor you look hard at what they can bring to the role, as well as determining whether they can venture within the maddening nature of the Time Lord's persona. Tilda Swinton ticks a lot of the boxes and demonstrates that she has a presence about her performance.

Looking at her role as the Ancient One in the MCU, for instance, Tilda Swinton dominates every scene she is through her impeccable attention to detail. She's strong within her nature, resides herself with knowledge, grace, and allows her wisdom to guide those around her, whilst also displaying multiple layers of characterisation with secrets and boundaries within her own rules.

These qualities would perfectly transfer over to the role of The Doctor. You can imagine Tilda Swinton having a strong presence on screen, exhibiting her infinite knowledge of the universe, looking out amongst the stars evaluating every possible reality, admiring both its beauty and destructive nature. Most likely Tilda Swinton's portrayal would be guided, holding many secrets that creates mystery, but at the same time demonstrating her caring hearts through seeing the greatness within those around her, carefully guiding them like a tutor to find their inner potential.