Doctor Who: 10 Reasons David Tennant Deserved His Special Recognition Award
2. His Future Is Bright
Tennant has had a few attempts at cracking America and whilst he hasnt secured a solid foothold yet, each project he undertakes gets bigger in stature. The DIY legal comedy Rex Is Not Your Lawyer didnt get beyond pilot stage but he transferred his hangdog police snooper persona to Gracepoint, the US reboot of Broadchurch. That sadly wasnt recommissioned but it saw the actor rub shoulders with such notable names as Breaking Bads Anna Gunn and Nick Nolte. His next project may well have legs, however, as he's about to take on the role of villain Kilgrave in Netflixs Marvel adaptation AKA Jessica Jones. His ardent following and ambition will lead to some exciting and diverse projects whether he migrates or not, be it on film, TV, the stage or radio. He may be yesterdays man in the worlds of Doctor Who but the country still cant get enough of this dashing and above all humble homegrown export.
I am a journalist and comedian who enjoys American movies of the 70s, Amicus horror compendiums, Doctor Who, Twin Peaks, Naomi Watts and sitting down. My short fiction has been published as part of the Iris Wildthyme range from Obverse Books.
