Doctor Who has been played by younger actors recently but that changes with the announcement of Peter Capaldi, 55, as the 12th doctor. Capaldi will debut in the Christmas episode this year as Matt Smith plays his last episode.
New 'Doctor Who': It's Peter Capaldi
And the sonic screwdriver goes to Peter Capaldi.
The Scottish actor was named the new star of the British sci-fi franchise Doctor Who on Sunday during a live broadcast on BBC America. He will replace the departing Matt Smith, whose time in the time-traveling police box the TARDIS ends later this year.
"It's so wonderful not to keep this secret any longer," said Capaldi, a lifelong fan of the show. "I haven't played Doctor Who since I was 9 on the playground."
New 'Doctor Who': It's Peter Capaldi