Will Dominic Cooper be chosen as the next Doctor? Despite being tipped as a hot favourite, the man himself has “heard absolutely nothing” about it!

“It’s nice to be thought about, wherever this came from,” he told the Express. “It’s a very nice acknowledgement.”

Matt Smith will exit at Christmas and the Mamma Mia! and The History Boys star admits he does not envy the pressure that will be placed upon his successor.

He added: “Whoever does take it on has a hard job. Matt has done such a wonderful job with the intriguing, interesting and brave choices he’s made. They’re huge shoes to fill.”

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