Much Ado about Doctor Who

[inmyriadbits]

I just discovered, through the magic of Netflix Instant Viewing, a BBC "ShakespeaRe-Told" series of modern Shakespeare adaptations.

SALIENT POINT: there is a version of Much Ado About Nothing, wherein DAMIAN LEWIS plays BENEDICK OMG!

I may have mentioned before that Beatrice and Benedick are my favorite Shakespeare couple? I've only just started this adaptation, but the banter is very them, so I am happy. :D And Damian Lewis is playing him with the loveliest edge of slightly-sleazy, it's awesome. Also, Billie Piper plays Hero! She's adorable. There's also a version of Macbeth with James McAvoy, which I most definitely have to see next. ♥)
[ETA: Final verdict on the adaptation: A++! Would watch again! They make a lovely Beatrice and Benedick, and I kinda love what they did with the Hero and Don John storylines from the play. But Damian Lewis with facial hair? NEVER AGAIN. Luckily, I think he knows this.]

Side point – this conversation happened after my discovery:

Me: *tells The Twin about Damian Lewis as BBC-Benedick* *also mentions that the actress playing Beatrice was apparently Empress of the Racnoss in "The Runaway Bride" Doctor Who special*
Katie: You know what, I would die of happiness if Damian Lewis ever showed up on Doctor Who. No wait! He can be the next Doctor! He'll finally be a ginger!
Me: OMG YES

Are we right, or what?

Comments

[berserkide.livejournal.com]

I can't remember who I was talking to, but a while ago a friend of mine and I decided that Damian Lewis would be a brilliant Doctor. I WOULD WATCH THE SHIT OUT OF THAT, TRUEST OF STORIES.

[inmyriadbits.livejournal.com]

He would be amazing! I am even more convinced of this after Life, because the man can handle wacky-to-unearthly serious like nobody's business. :) This is not to say that I don't want Matt Smith to stick around for a good long while, though, because I think he's brilliant.

(Damian Lewis also makes a brilliant Benedick, for the record. The adaptation was adorable.)

[jaydeyn-sitari.livejournal.com]

That would be AWESOME! Wait, no, Joseph Patterson for 12, Damien Lewis for 13. FINALLY HE'S GINGER! We have solved all future casting dilemmas! SWEET!

:D
Jaydeyn

[inmyriadbits.livejournal.com]

Joseph Patterson? I remember his name being thrown around, but I have no idea who he is, actually.

But yes, finally ginger! Also, brilliant. I ♥ Damian Lewis. :)

[jaydeyn-sitari.livejournal.com]

*facepalm* And by Joseph Patterson? I meant Paterson Joseph. Oy.

Pictured here. Mmmmmmmmm.

GINGER! :D And DamiAn is gorgeous and talented. I'd be pretty happy! But it needs to be Some Time in the future, because Matt needs to stick around a while! :D

:)
Jaydeyn

[inmyriadbits.livejournal.com]

Ohhhhhh, he was the Marquis de Carabas in Neverwhere! Alright, I'm down. But yes, regardless of how excellent these other actors might be (ginger! he'd be so pleased :D), Matt Smith def needs to stick around. Because I adore him. *firm nod* ♥