The Moff speaks

[elisi]

Steven Moffat: there was going to be a black Doctor Who
The Doctor Who showrunner is keen to cast two non-white leads because ‘we need to do better on that. We just have to’

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Comments

[a_phoenixdragon]

This is why I love The Moff!

[elisi]

<3

[ragnarok_08]

That sounds fantastic to me!!

[elisi]

Doesn't it just?

[cynthia2015]

I didn't know that this topic could get such a vast reaction. Have you read some of the comments?

I don't think Moffat meant to offend anyone. What's wrong is that diversity is still an issue.

[elisi]

Have you read some of the comments?
Ahahahhaha! No.

I never read the comments, as I need to retain my faith in humanity somehow...

And it doesn't matter what he says, people will take it the wrong way. Every time.

[cynthia2015]

I didn't read them all. I saw enough. I wouldn't have bothered if I had known.

It's wierd how some people's views can get distorted. I know they are just a minority. They were missing the point.

I just want to enjoy the show.

[elisi]

A vocal minority, sadly... But yeah, I never read comments. ESPECIALLY not re. Moffat.

[alumfelga]

Who'd turn down the role of the Doctor? I know there are serious reasons but still seems mad ;)

[elisi]

No idea! But it happens...

[sea_thoughts]

Probably not wanting to deal with the amount of publicity you have to do and also the press suddenly being interested in everything you do and say.

[cynthia2015]

Someone who doesn't like all the merchandising that comes with the role?

[sea_thoughts]

Bless him!

[elisi]

Of course he's already being misquoted everywhere (x, but hey ho...

[sea_thoughts]

Haha, what else is new? I'm sure that's something he WON'T miss!

[elisi]

That's life (fandom). People HATED RTD back in the day. It's kinda hilarious how beloved he is now (just look at that thing about Martha) - back then it was 'OH GOD HOW HAS HE BEEN RACIST *THIS* TIME?' (He was always racist. And it was deliberate and evil.)