Matt Smith has opened up why producing the iconic Time Lord remains one of the most memorable experiences of his career.
As fans know, Smith played the eleventh doctor from 2010 to 2013 and cemented himself as one of the most beloved actors to step into tardis.
Now in a conversation with his Last night In the Soho Co-Star Anya Taylor joy for Interview magazineReflected the British actor on what made the role so special.
“Yes, I loved playing Doctor Who,” the 42-year-old began.
The actor continued to explain, “What is amazing about him, or her, they, is that he can go from a to z and miss every other f **** letter because he is of **** 900-year-old strangers, and he has seen everything, done everything.”
He added, “That show gives you permission to be eccentric because he is truly a stranger in a human world.”
Smith, who has built a diverse career across the stage and the screen, explained that each project brings valuable lessons.
“There are so many things that come under your nose and you go,” oh, should I have done it? “But the things you say yes to are not the things you regret, because in the end it is the experience that counts,” he shared.
The actor also compared the doctor to another of his recognized roles, Prince Philip in Netflix‘p The crown.
“I loved playing Prince Philip because he is a bit as a doctor, he is a total outsider who just does whatever the f *** he wants,” Smith said, noting that playing a real person brought another challenge.
“It’s not an imitation; it’s about calling down to the essence of their energy.”
