Emma Watson fans were thrilled as they campaign for her to be the next Dr. Who. The time-traveling doctor will hit the big screens by 2018, and Emma Watson is being eyed to replace Peter Capaldi.
According to Metro, BBC has not yet finalized the cast of their upcoming "Dr. Who." However, a report from Irish Examiner suggests that Emma Watson could possibly take on the role of the time-traveling doctor. As of the latest update on Emma Watson's iMBD, there isn't any film listed after "Beauty and the Beast" yet. Her latest film, "Beauty and the Beast," would hit the big screen by next year. Creative Geek stated that despite the fact that the casting isn't finalized yet, fans are rooting for Emma Watson play Dr. Who for the upcoming series.
Aside from Emma Watson, there are several actors and actresses that could possibly take on the role and replace Peter Calapadi. Though the previous Dr. Who was a male, The Sun reports that there's a huge possibility that a female could take on the role. Aside from Emma Watson, other actresses that could possibly take the role of Dr. Who are:
Michelle Dockery
Michelle Dockery is a Golden Globe and Emmy nominee. The 31-year-old actress was best known for her role in Downton Abbey.
Catherine Tate
Catherine Tate is already part of Dr Who wherein she played the role as his sidekick when David Tennant was the lead actor. She will make a perfect Time Lord as she is already familiar with the role.
Hayley Atwell
Hayley Atwell can possibly take on the role as she has personally stated that she wants to be Dr. Who. A fan once asked her on Twitter which sci-fi series she wants to be a part of, and Hayley Atwell answered Dr. Who.
