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SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: The Sun via Moreover
Author JK Rowling was to be written into a special Christmas episode of television show Doctor Who, but star David Tennant (who also played Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) refused to take part, according
to The Sun:
The episode was to see JK's imagination, full of magic and wizards, become reality after she is attacked by a giant space bug.
[Producer Russell] Davies explained: "Zap! JK's imagination becomes real! A world of Victorian magic replaces the present-day world."
But Tennant apparently thought the idea too silly even for the often downright ridiculous comedy.
[Ed: Please keep in mind this is The Sun. There's no doubt a sliver of truth somewhere in here, but more than likely this was a pipe dream that never materialized. It would be surprising if Rowling was even contacted about the project.]
UPDATE: According to the Times Online (like The Sun, owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation), these quotes are excerpts from e-mails between Russell and journalist Benjamin Cook, with whom Russell was discussing a book project.
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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1864
Bright Eyes says:
FOr all we know all that was mentioned was the words Harry Potter' and Doctor Who is the same email and this has now appeared - although I'd love to see it happen. Harry Potter & Dr Who being two of my favourite things :D
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 5:59 AM EST
Weaselette
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WickedLoz says:
Ahhh. Fricken love Doctor Who - too bad we get the episodes ages after the UK..
And David Tennant! *drools* Heheh, this is actually really funny.. :P
I'm suprised some people have never heard of Doctor Who *blinks* It's older than most members of HPANA! methinks.
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 6:05 AM EST
Lunarly challenged
Points: 2501
Grayback'sVictim says:
Well the idea does seem funny but I would love to see it!
I think Tennant ought to have thought it over more, I bet he'd accept it eventualy... and maybe not.
Well to sum up: I'd like to see it, but what happens, happens.
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 9:55 AM EST
Squib
Points: 185
cshorte says:
That would be awesome if it were true....I would watch it!!!
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 10:46 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1830
Robynowitz says:
Wow... I love Doctor Who, and I love Harry Potter but never the twain shall meet, that would just be too bizzarre. I'm glad David said no- Who has had it's ridiculous episodes (and has one of the shakiest foundations of all shows ever created), but this would have been ridiculous in a bad way.
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 6:55 PM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
HAHAHAHA
You have to hande it over to Tennant, what he did takes ... courage... Nice one man hahahaha xD
Posted Sep 19, 2008 at 1:41 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
Angelina blu Johnson says:
I am an even bigger fan of Dr Who and David Tennant than I am of JK and Harry Potter and... for some strange reason, even though I love magic and myth... I have to agree with David on this one. The plotline for that episode sounds a tiiincy bit silly.
I agree that the world of Dr Who is completely random sometimes and a little out there, but it's also a completely seperate world from JK's. I don't think the two should mix. Dr Who is all about Aliens and hidden worlds I'll admit, but throwing a little Harry Potter in there just pushes it over the line that inch. Leave it as it is in all it's Tardis, Cybermen, Darliks and Jadoon Glory and lets leave the world of Magic and Witches at Hogwarts.
Posted Sep 20, 2008 at 7:07 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
I don't know about Doctor Who (Filipino here!) much so the only way I'll be watching it is if the J.K. special will push through! Oh well. I hope Tennant approves it...
Posted Sep 20, 2008 at 8:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
Well, I've never watched Dr. Who, but I don't know how likely it is JK would do something like that, she seems quite reserved, I can't think of any projects like that she has done already?
Hmm, clearly it would be good though, and I'd definitely watch that episode!
Posted Sep 20, 2008 at 11:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 503
Twilight princess midna says:
I would have loved to have seen that. I wish it will come out.
Posted Sep 21, 2008 at 10:41 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2492
JAYSTARR says:
I think the actor felt that JKR added to the show would take the fame away from the actor rather then the writer.
Posted Sep 21, 2008 at 11:47 AM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
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GodricsGirl says:
I find this rather difficult to believe. But then again, everything in The Sun is questtionable.
Posted Sep 21, 2008 at 1:21 PM EST
Squib
Points: 112
nr2solace says:
Well, I've heard of Doctor Who but I don't watch it...Sounds kind of far-fetched but it'd be interesting I guess.
Posted Sep 21, 2008 at 7:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 844
darlingnikki says:
I think it could have been good. We all know she's brilliant, but it might have been nice to see her like that. And it may be a little of the pot calling the kettle black saying it was too cheesy an idea.
Posted Sep 22, 2008 at 1:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 552
Blourish says:
I LOVE Doctor Who, especially David Tennant. Just putting it out there.
Posted Sep 23, 2008 at 1:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 621
GarryDotter89 says:
I think it sounds like a good idea for the show. Dr. Who and Harry Potter? That would make great television. I love both.
Posted Sep 23, 2008 at 7:17 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2496
KissingDraco says:
Oh man, I would have sooooo loved to see this! It would have been soooo cool!! Why werent they thinking about the billions of Potter fans who would have wanted to see this?
Posted Sep 24, 2008 at 1:38 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2214
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I don't watch Dr. Who but I think that idea for a show sounds stupid. Sorry.
Posted Sep 26, 2008 at 3:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
Shame it's probably a sham...I love Dr. Who. JK would have been fun. She and HP have been mentioned before of the show.
Posted Sep 30, 2008 at 7:38 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
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snaily says:
Haha ... that's funny! :D :D
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Posted Oct 4, 2008 at 2:19 PM EST
Squib
Points: 131
DonnaK says:
Hmm.
That would either be very good or very bad. I will have to wait to see I guess.
Posted Oct 19, 2008 at 2:10 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2576
Mystique says:
I highly doubt that this is actually true... the director / producer may have discussed it with someone, but i doubt she was contacted at all.
Posted Oct 22, 2008 at 10:53 PM EST
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