Matt Smith had nothing but kind words for Jodie Whittaker, and even added that he’s excited from a fan perspective to see her portray the time-honored character.
Smith added that he thinks some of Whittaker’s acting and personality traits are already aligned with the character’s, which is a sentiment he shares with another former Doctor, David Tennant.
Both men may know the modern Doctor’s headspace better than most, as they’re the most tenured Doctors to have graced the program since its reboot back in 2005.
And both have often spoken about the unique role of playing the Doctor, so if Tennant and Smith are able to agree on the fundamental things that will make Whittaker so interesting to watch on Doctor Who, then surely even the divided fans will come together and agree once they see her in action in Season 11.