Doctor Who: 5 Ridiculous 12th Doctor Casting Rumours That Won't Happen

4. Danny Dyer

danny dyer doctor who Really? It€™s somewhat odd and depressing, that of all the rumours on this list, I think Danny Dyer could be the most viable. Admittedly, the source article is tongue in cheek but the idea of a €˜geezer€™ in the role of the Doctor seems to exist elsewhere too €“ perhaps this joke article spawned some rumours that just won€™t die. I don€™t mind change. Change is good. Doctor Who is all about change. But the star of The Football Factory in the lead role? I€™m fine with gritty. Just not sure I€™m fine with a Doctor who will shout expletives and head butts a Sontaran. Actually, that does sound somewhat amusing. Perhaps I€™ll take it all back€
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