Is Henry Cavill the new Master on Dr Who or was it an April Fool??

TessoftheDurbeyfields · 2023-04-02T11:41:53+00:00

Does anyone know for definite?? Have a friend who is a huge fan and she doesn't want to get too excited, as it was released yesterday!

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TessoftheDurbeyfields · 02/04/2023 12:43

www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/henry-cavill-cast-as-new-master-in-doctor-who-98280.htm

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Emmz23 · 02/04/2023 15:03

I think it was an April Fools. I have googled him and looked on doctor who Facebook page and no mention of this.

tribpot · 02/04/2023 15:09

Yes the 'press release' only seems to be on this site, along with the news that Mickey Mouse will feature in an upcoming episode: https://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/category/news

I do strongly doubt this is how official casting news is announced, e.g. this is how the new doctor was announced:

tribpot · 02/04/2023 15:09

.. oh, did the URL get deleted by MN? https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2022/ncuti-gatwa-doctor-who

The Future is Here - the new Doctor is revealed

The BBC has today announced Ncuti Gatwa is the new Doctor set to take charge of the TARDIS.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2022/ncuti-gatwa-doctor-who

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TessoftheDurbeyfields · 02/04/2023 16:10

Thanks everyone

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Shaany786 · 03/04/2023 15:04

Why would your friend get exited? I'm a whovian and it's disgusting if bbc accept this mofo, we don't need people who quit in dr who, dr who is 1 of my fav TV programmes and if Henry cavil even joins I'm gonna stop watching, I hate people like him that leave halfway, he already left dc and even left witcher so f him

MermaidEyes · 03/04/2023 15:06

I have no idea but no one beats John Simm as the Master I'm afraid.

RatSlave · 03/04/2023 16:04

Shaany786 · 03/04/2023 15:04

Why would your friend get exited? I'm a whovian and it's disgusting if bbc accept this mofo, we don't need people who quit in dr who, dr who is 1 of my fav TV programmes and if Henry cavil even joins I'm gonna stop watching, I hate people like him that leave halfway, he already left dc and even left witcher so f him

He left the Witcher series because they want to deviate from the books and go their own way and as he's a huge fan of the series he disagrees with their decision. At least he stands by his principles.

calliemarch · 03/04/2023 17:29

Shaany786 · 03/04/2023 15:04

Why would your friend get exited? I'm a whovian and it's disgusting if bbc accept this mofo, we don't need people who quit in dr who, dr who is 1 of my fav TV programmes and if Henry cavil even joins I'm gonna stop watching, I hate people like him that leave halfway, he already left dc and even left witcher so f him

I'm not certain how you can be a Whovian with this hatred of people who quit a tv show, given that the actors who play both the Doctor and the Companions leave every few seasons? It is literally the tv show with the highest turnover rate of lead actors ever.

Superman is much the same, at least 9 actors have played the role.

TheJanitor · 03/04/2023 17:43

Shaany786 · 03/04/2023 15:04

Why would your friend get exited? I'm a whovian and it's disgusting if bbc accept this mofo, we don't need people who quit in dr who, dr who is 1 of my fav TV programmes and if Henry cavil even joins I'm gonna stop watching, I hate people like him that leave halfway, he already left dc and even left witcher so f him

Henry cavill is too good for doctor who.

species5618 · 03/04/2023 20:35

And Cavill didn't have much choice about leaving DC either as the producers wanted a younger Superman

OhVicIveFallen · 03/04/2023 20:39

TheJanitor · 03/04/2023 17:43

Henry cavill is too good for doctor who.

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Yep, he's an A lister, Dr who doesn't cast A listers. And I say that as a massive Dr who fan.

calmby · 03/04/2023 20:39

Henry Cavill was completely screwed over by DC, it wasn't his choice. Personally hoping he'll be offered something better than Dr Who, my fingers are crossed for Bond!