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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2020 11:03:43 GMT
This is kinda the opposite to Big Finish news, but Eccleston was asked about Big Finish again at Gallifrey 1 and gave a fairly definitive answer on the subject- A definitive AND most consistent answer too. From almost three years ago.. www.inverse.com/article/31411-christopher-eccleston-doctor-who-return-anniversary-100thConsidering Eccleston has made it quite clear for a long time that his interest in returning to the role is non existent, you can't help but conclude that certain portions of fandom are like the child strapped into the back seat on a long car journey, asking the same question over and over and over again and never hearing the answer...
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Post by BHTvsTFC on Feb 16, 2020 11:15:47 GMT
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The thing with Christopher Eccleston is that he comes across as an actor who likes challenges and likes to grow with his work in some way or other - as a rule his acting is not just a 'job.' The thing with this is that there is always the possibility he might change his mind with regards to playing the Doctor again in any form.
I am in the camp that believes that, despite his protestations, he will, one day, return to the role.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Feb 16, 2020 11:17:05 GMT
A long standing friend of mine has a couple mates who are over in LA at the moment specifically for the convention. Hopefully they pick up some news about "anything"
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Post by OneTen on Feb 16, 2020 12:18:51 GMT
This is kinda the opposite to Big Finish news, but Eccleston was asked about Big Finish again at Gallifrey 1 and gave a fairly definitive answer on the subject- I feel that Eccleston has answered this question very clearly in the past, and while I'd surely be happy to have some audios if he ever wanted to add his voice to the cornucopia of great audio Who that BF provide, he clearly doesn't want to do it or enjoy being hassled about it. Since he was asked, though, I can't help being curious about what 'in person' means in this context. The implication is that he means 'on screen' but it just seems an odd phrasing, if so...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2020 12:40:54 GMT
Yeah, we should always remember that although it would nice to see Eccleston reprise his role he really has no obligation to. Something we should all keep in mind really. So true. A certain type of fan thinks these actors are somehow beholden to them. It's just an acting job. Which doesn't mean the actor doesn't commit & give it their best but it does mean they move on to other stuff. It must be so frustrating, especially after he has categorically said no, that people keep asking him. Do Shakespeare fans keep asking him to play Hamlet again?
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Post by constonks on Feb 16, 2020 18:25:40 GMT
^ The thing with Christopher Eccleston is that he comes across as an actor who likes challenges and likes to grow with his work in some way or other - as a rule his acting is not just a 'job.' The thing with this is that there is always the possibility he might change his mind with regards to playing the Doctor again in any form. I am in the camp that believes that, despite his protestations, he will, one day, return to the role. Yeah, we should probably all stop bugging him about it now though...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2020 18:35:51 GMT
^ The thing with Christopher Eccleston is that he comes across as an actor who likes challenges and likes to grow with his work in some way or other - as a rule his acting is not just a 'job.' The thing with this is that there is always the possibility he might change his mind with regards to playing the Doctor again in any form. I am in the camp that believes that, despite his protestations, he will, one day, return to the role. Yeah, we should probably all stop bugging him about it now though... Yes. But I don't think people will. Despite him saying no numerous times some fans STILL insist maybe one day he will!
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Post by BHTvsTFC on Feb 16, 2020 19:01:39 GMT
^ Of course they won't stop asking him. It's the same with Tom Baker, Janet Fielding, Matthew Waterhouse and other late comers to Big Finish. Eccleston is going to be asked two questions continuously during convention appearances. Why he left and will he do a Big Finish/reprise the role? It's only made out as hassling because we are in the loop. In terms of conventioning it's up there with the usual questions like favourite story, monster, etc. On a personal note I'm not really bothered either way. It's Matt Smith I want back!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2020 22:33:02 GMT
Well this isn't BF news but seeing as we are talking about Eccleston.
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Post by sherlock on Feb 20, 2020 11:33:06 GMT
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Post by mark687 on Feb 20, 2020 11:37:35 GMT
From Yesterday
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Post by Digi on Feb 20, 2020 12:19:50 GMT
^ The thing with Christopher Eccleston is that he comes across as an actor who likes challenges and likes to grow with his work in some way or other - as a rule his acting is not just a 'job.' The thing with this is that there is always the possibility he might change his mind with regards to playing the Doctor again in any form. I am in the camp that believes that, despite his protestations, he will, one day, return to the role. Yeah, we should probably all stop bugging him about it now though... I can’t believe that Big Finish’s folks are constantly pestering him or anything. Probably more like they put out a feeler to his agent once or twice a year, “we’re still interested if Chris is willing? No? Okay, we’ll give you a ring in 8 or 9 months, ta!”
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You know, now that you mention it, I actually do rather like Attack of the Cybermen ...
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Post by lidar2 on Feb 20, 2020 12:35:16 GMT
What always strikes me about Ecclestone is that he reportedly had 2 meetings with Moffatt before he decided not to do the 50th.
Two meetings, not just one meeting, not just an instant refusal without a meeting. He must have thought reasonably seriously about it before declining. Plus, who would ever have thought he would do conventions? I don't think his refusal is as absolute as he makes out and he may, one day, relent. Maybe just wishful thinking on my part, but never say never again ...
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Post by cwm on Feb 20, 2020 16:11:48 GMT
From Yesterday Regards mark687 Scott also suggested in a reply to someone that this was unlikely to be announced for a while, whatever it was.
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Post by mark687 on Feb 21, 2020 11:25:29 GMT
Interesting comment regarding future TW Among Us stories
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Post by Digi on Feb 21, 2020 12:14:47 GMT
Interesting comment regarding future TW Among Us stories Regards mark687 Oh wow, that makes it sound like it hasn’t even been started yet. That’s not good, these stories have been incredible.
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Post by frisby78 on Feb 21, 2020 18:12:56 GMT
Interesting comment regarding future TW Among Us stories Regards mark687 Oh wow, that makes it sound like it hasn’t even been started yet. That’s not good, these stories have been incredible. It's unlikely he would have said 'yes' anyway...
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Post by cjr on Feb 21, 2020 19:42:56 GMT
I also don’t think that tweet was a reply! It talked at the topic without addressing the question. Yes, Scott would be asked by someone else, and he’s not in charge of the finances... Which implies without statement that he has not been asked. But he never says that. /parse
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Post by Digi on Feb 21, 2020 20:05:12 GMT
Oh wow, that makes it sound like it hasn’t even been started yet. That’s not good, these stories have been incredible. It's unlikely he would have said 'yes' anyway... Not sure where you're getting that from. Everything I've seen from Scott over the last few years seems to indicate that he's having a ball stewarding the Torchwood IP at Big Finish.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2020 20:14:24 GMT
I think people forget that I don't produce Torchwood - that's James Goss - so I always try to gently remind people
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