Do You Think That Peter Capaldi is Still to “Nail” Playing the Doctor?

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In a recent interview with Chloe Fox of The Telegraph, Peter Capaldi has revealed he doesn’t feel he’s “nailed it yet” in regards to his portrayal of the Doctor. Fresh from the set of Doctor Who Series 9, Capaldi told Fox;

“I don’t feel I’ve nailed it yet – from an acting point of view, I mean. I don’t yet feel that I know how to do this. Quite who the Doctor is remains mysterious to me – which is of course as it should be – but one of the biggest challenges that I’ve found, and am finding, is that you have to sort of be able to spin on a penny.”

Peter there, echoing sentiments that conjure up one of the most wonderful quotes regarding the Doctor’s personality, spoken by Colin Baker. I’m paraphrasing horribly here (sorry Colin), but Baker did a wonderful piece summing up the character, about stepping over dead bodies in a field without a care and then crying at the death of a butterfly. The Doctor is such a wonderfully complex character and one of Peter’s strongest points as Twelve is that deep rooted complexity.

He goes on to say;

It might just be my Scottish melancholia, but the very first day I found out I’d got the job, I started to feel sad that one day I would not have it; that there would come a day, in the not too distant future, that I wouldn’t be Doctor Who any more. And that is why I try really hard to get as much out of it as possible. Because one day I’ll just be an overweight has-been, trying to get a meeting with Jenna Coleman and being ejected from a Doctor Who Convention in Bolton for being drunk and disorderly. I mean, this is surely my high point, isn’t it?

I love this man.

It is clear to all fans, whether you’re a fan of Peter’s take on the role or not, that he has 100% invested himself in the part. The important thing here is that playing the Doctor isn’t just an on-screen thing. This man is Doctor Who (yeah, I said it – if it’s good enough for Peter…) all day, every day – and will be, forever. It’s a daunting prospect, isn’t it?

How do you guys feel about Peter Capaldi’s ability to play the part? Has he nailed if for you, yet? Is he…the Doctor?

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