Doctor Who fans have reacted to reports that Hugh Grant is in talks to take over from Jodie Whittaker as The Doctor.
Someone else wrote: “f I can’t have my dream of Tilda Swinton to play Doctor Who, I’d be thrilled with Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) if he were to become the next Doctor. Think he’d do a smashing job.”
It was announced last year that Whittaker would be stepping down from the role in the near future, alongside current Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall.
While the reports remained unverified, the news was lapped up by Doctor Who fans on social media, who shared their thoughts on the prospect. “I don’t believe this for a second …