After the all-too-predictable backlash to Jodie Whittaker’s casting as the thirteenth generation of Doctor Who’s eponymous Time Lord, the BBC itself has served a snarky-as-hell response to each and every fan so incensed by the decision that they filed formal complaints.
If you somehow missed the furious moaning about the fact a woman will be helming the series, feel free to wade into that social media miasma right here. Now, imagine how many people focused their vengeful energies not at Twitter, but straight to the BBC itself.
Yuck.
The apparent antidote to that nonsense is the official reply, which reads:
“Since the first Doctor regenerated back in 1966, the concept of the Doctor as a constantly evolving being has been central to the programme. The continual input of fresh ideas and new voices across the cast and the writing and production teams has been key to the longevity of the series.“The Doctor is an alien from the planet Gallifrey and it has been established in the show that Time Lords can switch gender.“As the Controller of BBC Drama has said, Jodie is not just a talented actor but she has a bold and brilliant vision for her Doctor. She aced it in her audition both technically and with the powerful female life force she brings to the role. She is destined to be an utterly iconic Doctor.“We hope viewers will enjoy what we have in store for the continuation of the story.”
In summary: not only does Whittaker’s casting follow previously-established Doctor Who canon, it also perpetuates the inclusive spirit of the show. Oh, she’s also a proven acting commodity, who has the full faith of the Doctor Who team.
Now, everyone can just reserve their judgment until she actually takes over from Peter Capaldi after this year’s Xmas spesh.
Source: BBC.
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Photo: Rune Hellestad – Corbis / Getty.
