The Master is the Doctors greatest enemy. The Daleks and Cybermen may be older and more renowned, but The Master is a mirror image of the Doctor- no, not even that. The Master is what The Doctor is dangerously close to being. He is The Doctors Moriarty, his Joker, an enemy who knows how he feels, who he operates, where even his closest friends do not. They go way, way back (I recommend listening to Joe Lidsters excellent audio drama Master for an interesting spin on their childhood friendship and how they became what they are today), and he is an enduring character. It is inevitable that The Master will meet Matt Smiths Doctor, and its going to be fascinating to watch. John Simm seems to be up for a brief appearance and a regeneration, so the question is who will he turn into? Who will become Smiths Master? Well, allow me to present you with my choice, some you may not be expecting, and Ive tried to be as realistic as possible (lets be honest, were not going to get Daniel Day Lewis or Kevin Spacey or Javier Bardem or anyone like that to be The Master). So, in no particular order
13. Andrew Scott
Master-Making Role: Jim Moriarty in Sherlock If youve seen Sherlock, youll agree Andrew Scotts turn as the classic villain is utterly terrifying, blackly humorous and a little bit sexy. Scotts a damn good actor, as demonstrated in The Hour and Blackout amongst others, so the guys got pedigree. Imagine this unpredictable, impish fellow menacing Smith, himself a totally unpredictable, elfish fellow. Hes dangerous, and a manipulative sod whos great with disguises and turning the tables on a formidable hero, so hed be a real challenge to the Doctor. My only hesitation is that it may be too similar to his Moriarty, but hopefully that wouldnt be the case.