Danny Dyer Thinks He'd Make a Great Doctor Who

Danny Dyer has expressed interest in playing the lead role in Doctor Who, suggesting that his down-to-earth and working-class approach would bring a fresh perspective to the iconic character. The actor, known for his roles in EastEnders and Mr Bigstuff, has been a fan of the sci-fi series and believes that he would be a good fit for the role.

Dyer, who has been open about his lack of knowledge about the show's complicated history, thinks that a working-class Doctor Who is long overdue. He praised Jodie Whittaker, the first female Doctor, for bringing a bit of that perspective to the role, but believes that a male Doctor from a working-class background could be a game-changer. "Well, I don't think we've ever had a working-class Doctor Who, have we?" he said. "Well, Jodie Whittaker, she brought a bit of that to it."

Dyer's comments come as the show is looking for its next lead actor following the departure of Ncuti Gatwa. The actor has been the subject of bookmaker's odds, with some speculating that he could be in the running for the role. While he has not been approached yet, he would consider taking on the role, saying "I'll be honest, no one's ever approached me about it. But I see things now and again, my odds have been slashed to this, that and the other -it's definitely something I would consider."

Key Takeaways:

• Danny Dyer has expressed interest in playing Doctor Who, citing his down-to-earth and working-class approach as a selling point.
• Dyer believes that a working-class Doctor Who is long overdue and thinks that he would be a good fit for the role.
• The actor has been praised by bookmakers, with some speculating that he could be in contention for the role following Ncuti Gatwa's departure.
• Dyer has been open about his lack of knowledge about the show's complicated history, but is excited about the prospect of playing the role.
• The actor's comments come as the show is looking for its next lead actor, with a new series set to premiere soon.

Statistics:

• 62-year history of the Doctor Who series ( BBC )
• 16 years played by Linda Henry as Queen Vic barmaid Shirley Carter in EastEnders ( The Mirror )
• 2 upcoming appearances by Danny Dyer in Disney's series Rivals and Sky's Mr Bigstuff ( Variety )
• 6-part comedy series Mr Bigstuff to feature Danny Dyer, Linda Henry, and Shaun Williamson ( The Mirror )
• Odds slashed to a high number, indicating Danny Dyer's increasing chances of being considered for the role of Doctor Who ( Oddschecker )

Sources:

• "Danny Dyer: I'd love to play Doctor Who - but I'd be 'a bit mental'" by Nicola Methven, The Mirror
• "Danny Dyer: I'd play Doctor Who as a 'working-class hero'" by Nicola Methven, The Mirror
• "Doctor Who: Danny Dyer's odds slashed to win the role" by Oddschecker, Oddschecker