Doctor Who: 8 Actors That Would Make AMAZING Doctors!

4. Domhnall Gleeson

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The Doctor's wishes have finally been fulfilled since this entry is ginger!

It's reasonably difficult to find someone who hasn't heard of Irish actor Domhall Gleeson or seen his work. Among his most notable roles are those in the global phenomenons Star Wars & Harry Potter. Where Gleeson played both antagonistic (General Hux) and heroic characters (Bill Weasley). This shows that Gleeson can have a darkness and lightness within him, which is crucial when it comes to the Doctor for the purpose of presenting different layers.

It's possible to imagine Gleeson's Doctor having storylines parallel to the tenth Doctor's and Rose's relationship. This could be owing to Gleeson's role in the romantic 2013 film 'About Time', in which he played a young man who uses time travel to make a woman he meets fall in love with him.

This could be an intriguing possibility because Gleeson's portrayal as the Doctor could be more of a romantic incarnation. As an idea, this hasn't really been explored to its fullest and Doctor Who is all about bringing new stories and adventures. As a romantic doctor, we can definitely see that Gleeson will excel in the role!

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