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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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Wizard
Points: 513
Prof. Abbas Dumbledore says:
1st person...1st time ever ..yay
If they had a jk rowling special...the show would be alot better than it is now
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 11:14 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Haha interesting...
That would be very amusing..I would have to watch an episode :p
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Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 11:19 AM EST
Student
Points: 211
HogwartsCherri says:
Aww that would've been so cool! Hehe.
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 11:34 AM EST
Squib
Points: 129
Sarah * says:
I love JK Rowling, and i love David Tennant :D
Sounds awesome to me, but i can see how it might be a bit of a weird idea, what with wizards and everything, it could be too complicated.
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 11:37 AM EST
Lupin's Furry Girlfriend
Points: 6941
theslugclub says:
I read this story last night, and I doubted its authenticity. We all know JK is a very private person and it seems highly unlikely she'd appear on something like this :/
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 11:57 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
I don't watch Dr.Who and I don't think I'd watch just because she's on one episode. But good for her if she is doing it.
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 12:28 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 630
Aberforth Puckle says:
Doctor Who's a comedy now?
Personally, I think I'd prefer her to have written it, but looks like she declined that =(
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 1:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
I sounds like a good idea, but I don't think JK would go for it. If they did do an episode like that, I would have to watch it.
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 1:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 663
Severus*is*my*hero says:
Well, firstly, may I say, brilliant a writer as Russell is, I am ever so glad David dug his heels in on this one! What a silly, silly idea! :P I love Who and HP both(obviously), but cannot fathom having seen a script like this - it WOULD have smacked of a spoof, like David said. I'll take the cybermen in the snow, thanks!:) Can't wait to see the Xmas special, that all said! ;-)
Also very much looking forward to Moffat being head writer - always a fan of his penned episodes, very psychological stuff.
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 1:21 PM EST
Facotrot Founder
Points: 4737
Aurora_7 says:
My goodness.. I know Dr Who is bad but they have to resort to getting JKR in an episode to boost their viewings? Uncool.
I hope it doesn't happen.
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 1:48 PM EST
Squib
Points: 148
Lizzie Whizzbee says:
Dr. Who and JK all i one, surely that would be a downright good thing but i think it wouldn't be worth it just for one episode. i wonder whether this will ever take place
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Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 1:58 PM EST
Student
Points: 230
Twilight/HarryPotter-<3 says:
God, I've never heard of that show. They don't deserve JK's fandom. I give that idea a thumbs down. And a giant bug???? What are they thinking???
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 3:52 PM EST
Head Auror
Points: 6993
Nimbus Girl says:
That would be one complicated episode.....Cool idea, but complicated.
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 3:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
It would be cool though to see that. I wish they would make that episode though.
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 4:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1384
Luna! says:
I love watching Doctor Who! And it would've been so awesome for her to be in an episode!
Come on David Tennant!
I don't know, maybe he just wants something more serious and he doesn't want to be in an episode that doesn't fulfil a serious role such as J.K. Rowling being attacked by a giant bug.
:D
But on another note, in PS when they offered J.K. to be Lily in the film and just to stand and wave in the Mirror of Erised. She didn't want to because she'd be afraid she'd muck it up.
So even if Jo was contacted about it, I doubt she'd take it.
But still :D DOCTOR WHO ROCKS!
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 5:10 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
That would be amazing.. interesting to watch one episode.. hmm
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 5:35 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
That sounds a little bit too bizarre...
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 5:58 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Sorry to hear that it is not going to happen. It would have been an interesting, if not strange, blend. Maybe something else will come up.
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 6:17 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3673
Hecate3fold says:
I really would like to see a blending of Dr. Who and the characters of Hogwarts. That could be a series of it's own.
Dr. Who is one of my favorite shows, along with the Stargate series, both of them. Can you tell, the sci-fi channel is my favorite place to be.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 6:34 PM EST
Snape's Immortal Beloved
Points: 2553
padfoot619 says:
David would never be so rude. He love JKR, and I'm sure he would be thrilled to have her as a part of the show. What rubbish The Sun comes up with. I think that that would be a great idea for a DW book. RTD is on to something! :)
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 8:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 670
draconifors says:
I dont watch Dr who,But i imagine it would be extreamly funny to watch!!!
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 1:38 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Well.....it sounds interesting,though its quite silly.But all and all it would be a nice thing to watch.
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 3:01 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 72
Unnursvana says:
that would be silly but relly awesome ^^ I would watch it hundreds off times.
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 4:58 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
Wow,that would have been amazing,to see one episode.But im not really a fan of Doctor Who even if David Tennant's in it.
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 5:13 AM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Sounds like absolute tosh - I daresay some journalists have more imaginative imaginations than even Jo, made this garbage up and some idiot at the Sun believed them.
JK Rowling is too cool for this by far.
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 5:40 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
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
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