Doctor Who: 10 Actors Who Could Play The Sixteenth Doctor

Omari Douglas shot to prominence with It’s a Sin, a beautiful drama penned by none other than Rusty T Davies, meaning this chap is already on the radar of our current (until we hear otherwise) showrunner.

As Roscoe, Douglas is a standout in every single scene – he’s witty, spirited, but troubled and contemplative too. He’s an actor with the charisma to demand your attention but also the emotional subtlety and nuance to keep hold of it.

But what sets Douglas apart is his confidence as an actor. He is magnetic on screen without needing to raise his voice, a trait ideal for a Doctor, as is the ability to shift modes from one moment to another – a skill Douglas has already shown he is capable of.

He would likely play a confident and charming Doctor, more in the vein of Gatwa or Tennant, but he most certainly would bring his own energy to the role. This guy is a rising star, and he’s exactly the kind of actor the show should be eyeing up. With an existing connection to the man in charge, this one could even be a distinct possibility.