'Not everybody likes me as Doctor Who' admits Peter Capaldi
HE RECENTLY admitted that there's 'nothing hard about being Doctor Who', but Peter Capaldi has admitted that not everyone is a fan of his portrayal.
Peter Capaldi has admitted that not everyone is a fan of him as Doctor Who
The 56-year-old actor believes that his version of the popular Time Lord is not a hit with everyone.
"It’s been a very positive experience because I’m working with great people and it’s a great, fun experience. It has its challenges and not everybody likes me, but a lot of people do," he said.
Capaldi stepped into Matt Smith's shoes at end of last year and is the 11th incarnation of the Doctor.
However, despite having received a mixed reception, the father-of-one definitely doesn't regret taking on the iconic role.
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"I sensed fate was at work. I would not have been being true to myself if I had turned away from it," he explained during an interview on the Mr Media show on YouTube.
And when asked what legacy he would like to leave, Capaldi replied: "I would like it to be mysterious and magical and fun. That’s just what Doctor Who is, a mysterious piece of magic in the world."
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The Scottish actor is the 11th incarnation of the Time Lord