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Why will always be remembered Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor is?

Following David Tennant's Tenth Doctor, Smith's Doctor also is regarded as one of the best sci-fi series heroes. Though he had to adopt such a strict behavior, the Eleventh Doctor turned out to be a unique among the incarnations of the character as he traveled with an irresistible enthusiasm and universe interest. His development also depends much on his humanity, which grounds his personality and increases his relatability. This kind of performance honored the character's legacy and gave him fresh dimension.

Later landing roles in franchise films like Terminator Genisys and critically acclaimed movies like Last Night in Soho, the role also helped propel Smith's acting career to unprecedented heights. He portrayed a youthful Prince Phillip in The Crown seasons 1 and 2 on TV, and is scheduled to make a menacing Daemon Targaryen comeback in House of the Dragon season 2. Many of these roles followed his tenure as the Eleventh Doctor, hence it is evident the show affected him just as much as he affected it.

Matt Smith of Doctor Who muses over the transforming experience of carrying on the doctor's legacy.

Reflecting on how he carried on the Doctor's legacy by playing his own version of the character, former Doctor Who star Matt Smith has opened up about his life-changing experience on the show. Having portrayed the character from season 5 through season 7, Smith was the Eleventh Doctor in the science fiction program. Although Ncuti Gatwa is currently the principal actor in Doctor Who season 14, Smith's tenure on the series is still remembered and his version is a significant component of the program.

Speaking with Variety, Smith revealed of his stint on Doctor Who that it was among his best acting experiences of his career. Starting at 7:50, the former actor talks on how significant his duty as the Doctor was as well as how it affected his life during the period he was on the show. View what Smith had to say regarding his part on the program below:

The Eleventh Doctor's Affect on the Future of the Show

Although Smith hasn't been on the Doctor Who cast since making a guest appearance in season 8, his impact is evident in the manner Doctors that followed him behaved. This includes Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor, whose distinct outfits and interactions with the environment mirror a similar down-to-earth character as Smith's. Although the Eleventh Doctor actor is appreciative of the opportunity to play the part, others who followed him would much benefit from his interpretation.

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The Changing Experience in Life

Talking with Variety, Smith revealed that his stint on Doctor Who was among his best acting experiences in his career. Starting at 7:50, the former actor talks on how significant his duty as the Doctor was as well as how it affected his life during the period he was on the show. See what Smith had to say regarding his part on the program below.

Among the best events of my life was [playing the doctor]. And not only mine; you know, my family, friends. Given how intimately one is associated with a part like that. For the legacy of it, one, but also simply for the daily grind, like, having to think like the Doctor is sort of magic, really."

Doctor Whose: An Old Reviewed

Originally originally televised in 1963, Doctor Who is a sci-fi series about the Doctor—a powerful entity known as a Time Lord. Traveling time and space with different companions, the Doctor solves several problems and helps prevent catastrophe as much as he almost causes using an interdimensional time-traveling ship called the TARDIS. Though the Doctor is always the same character, they regenerate to be recast every few seasons as a different immortal being with fresh personality traits.

Many viewers and fans of the show enjoy its interesting narratives and strong characters. The show attracts to many people who are eager to know what will happen next as it has very numerous components. The performance is an interesting endeavor to follow and see as its longevity is well known.

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