2. Andrew Scott
It appears the smart money could be on Andrew Scott most famous for ripping up critical trees as Jim Moriarty in Moffats other vehicle Sherlock, the mans proven himself capable of embodying intellectual darkness extremely well. If they were to cast him and some people are clamouring for this Ive no doubt that the stories will probably take a certain darker route, and we might get back to the broody days of Christopher Eccleston. Really, I think thats no bad thing its when Who attempts to make a grown-up point from its seemingly child-friendly set-up that the best episodes seem to come, and if youve got someone like Scott in the part youre more than capable of smashing it out of the park. On top of this, lets not forget that the Doctor is capable of being something approaching a colossal dick at times, and if Scott can tone down the pantomime excess of his former role and attempt to not look insane a hard ask, the man does good insanity then Moffat might be onto a winner. Of course, theres also the elephant in the room hes worked with Moffat before more than any other actor on this list, which must stand him in good stead. Frankly, if he gets the role and the 12th Doctor starts playing the Bee Gees, Im going to high-five my telly. Im damn serious about this.