Damien Molony: He played a vampire in Being Human, and apparently got some gals swooning.
Looks like thisJoseph Gilgun: Never heard of this guy, but he's been mentioned several times.
Looks like thisBenedict Cumberbatch: Yes, despite the fact that he a) is already working for Stephen Moffat b) is already playing Sherlock Holmes and c) has been snapped up by Hollywood, people still feel like he's an obvious choice.
Ben Whishaw: Played Q in Skyfall. Yeah. So that makes him a good Doctor? That Q was obnoxious!
Idris Elba: Too surly, surely? But apparently is the top black choice for the role among fans. Not mine. Mine would be...
Chewitel Ejiofor: Actually, scratch "black". He's my top choice full stop. Neil Gaiman thinks he's too well known, but really, how many people saw Serenity?
Watch him do HamletRichard Madden: aka Robb Stark from Game of Thrones. Again, probably a fangirl choice
Russell Tovey: Another guy who plays a supernatural being on Being Human. Never heard of this guy before, but apparently he's been in the running before.
Looks like this. You be the judge.
Rory Kinnear: An RSC vet. BBC denied he'd been considered, which only sent rumours skyrocketing.
Looks like thisRupert Grint: Seriously? People want him to play the Doctor? Get some BlueBittles, dude.
Riz Ahmed: The guy who played the terror cell leader in Four Lions. Definitely has the temperament, but he's also a rapper.
Looks like thisDavid Harewood: David Estes on Homeland. Never watched the show so I have no idea if he'd be any good.
Colin Morgan: Again, played a similar role in another fantasy show, so fans want to see him do it again, in this case Merlin.
Looks like he just came out of diapersJohn Hurt: Look guys, it's very simple. If the present Doctor remembers this other Doctor, that means he
already existed.
Billie Piper: I'm being serious. People honestly want her to do the role.
David Tennant: The fans are so desperate to have him back they don't care if it makes sense.
Olivia Coleman: the actress of the moment in the UK, so of course she's being considered for everything. You probably remember her as the trash-talking cop in Hot Fuzz.
She's very funnyHelen Mirren: Let's face it; if there was a spot open for James Bond, there'd probably be some people clamoring for her. But it ain't gonna happen guys.
Ian McKellen: Remember way back when, when everyone thought Sean Connery was going to play Gandalf and everyone was asking who this McKellen guy was? Now, if it's British and vaguely male, someone wants to cast him.