Benedict Cumberbatch reportedly turned down the chance to play the lead role inDoctor Who.
The Sherlock actor, who recently hinted toDS that he could be appearing in future episodes of the show, was apparently in the frame to succeed David Tennant as the Time Lord.
According to The Sun, Cumberbatch spoke to Tennant about the opportunity but decided not to pursue the role, which was eventually given to Matt Smith.
Cumberbatch said: "David and I talked about it but I thought it would have to be radically different.
"And anyway I didn't really like the whole package - being on school lunchboxes
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Three new characters are set to join Torchwood when the show returns next year .They have been revealed by Entertainment Weekly' .Rex Matheson, a wickedly funny (operative word: wicked) CIA agent born to make waves. Plus two new recurring characters Esther Katusi, a CIA grunt in her early 20s who learns what she’s really made of only when she’s forced to, Oswald Jones, a convicted murderer and pedophile who will be as shocked as anyone to learn how easily infamy and fame can be exchanged for one another.
We get to see the Doctor play football in The Lodger but it's not the first time he's dazzled us with his sporting prowess!
The BBC has denied reports that a big-budget Hollywood film version of Doctor Who is being developed.
Rumours previously surfaced online that a movie adaptation of the show was being written by former showrunner Russell T. Davies, with Johnny Depp linked to the role of the Doctor.
However, according to io9, the BBC has now confirmed that there are "no plans" for a film and that reports to the contrary were "pure speculation".
