Doctor Who: 10 (More) Actors Who Could Replace Jenna Coleman
9. Bryan Dick
Why he should be: Bryan Dick is a fantastic actor with a great amount of range who has sort of been hovering around guest starring on a lot of BBC shows. Hes been an alien sneaking his way into the team in Torchwood and a war veteran ghost in Being Human. The first shows that he has the potential dark edge to pull off the dangerous Doctor/Companion relationship that Moffat is after and can handle the conflict and ambiguity to make for a really interesting series. The latter role showcased his vulnerability, suggesting that he has the emotional range to make the fans empathise with his character. The experience of the Whoniverse as a result of being in Torchwood will probably help too, as Dick knows a little bit of what to expect. Hes got experience of a lead role as well, having been Ernie Wise in the TV Movie Eric and Ernie, which suggests that hed be able to be good in the lead role of a TV series. It would also be a good chance for him to showcase his abilities, like it was for the likes of Billie Piper, Karen Gillan, Jenna Coleman et al. Why he shouldnt be: While he was technically in a lead role in Eric and Ernie, he felt much more like a supporting actor as Daniel Rigby stole the majority of the scenes he was in with his performance as Eric Morecambe. The scenes that Rigby didnt steal tended to be stolen by Vic Reeves as Morecambes Dad. Making his presence known seemed more of a struggle for Dick, suggesting that he might not be the best person to put opposite the ferocious force of acting that is Peter Capaldi. He also doesnt have the charm of someone like Morgan, which might prevent him from making the instant impact that a new companion needs to fend off the naysayers. Hed be very good in the long run as he can pick away the layers of a character, but whether hed be able to make the initial connection and get the chance to do that is another matter entirely.
