7th Doctor Sylvester McCoy talks sonic screwdrivers & reads the Stonehenge Pandorica speech during the Bit of a Chat w/ Ken Plume panel at DragonCon 2011. As promised, this features master camera video from the event.
I'm glad that Sylvester got a big role after Doctor Who. The unfortunate thing about playing the Doctor is that, unless you're already a massive star like John Hurt, you often get typecast after doing it. The younger Doctors have time to break out of typecasting but Sylvester's no spring chicken, so I'm pleased that Peter Jackson gave him a shot at a role outside of the show.
@@tomnorton4277 I think the Doctors have a much easier time of it, though, since Big Finish is always waiting in the wings (feverishly rubbing their hands together, excited grins on their faces) to invite them in for MANY audio adventures down the road. They'd never be wanting for work. That said, I agree with you. To his credit, Sylvester was an accomplished actor who even performed as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company before Doctor Who, and that sort of clout surely helps one to keep working, even if it means going toe-to-toe with the likes of Sir Ian McKellen.
"And say to the other Doctor's 'mine is bigger than yours!'" LMAO, that's so much funnier because of how in the actual special Tennant accuses Smith of "compensating" because he has the bigger sonic. :P
Omg I just noticed... When he pulls out the Sonic screwdriver in the middle of the speech, HES HOLDING IT BACKWARDS.... AGAIN XD (Some things never change XD)
At the end, McCoy was definitely back in character as the 7th Doctor at his coldest. Reminded me of when he was threatening the Daleks in one episode from his tenure. Any villain with a brain would have left the system.
Agreed. He definitely was getting back into his stride around "Just remember who's standing in your way." From that moment on, it was ALL Seven, reminding us just why we shivered when he was introduced after the whole revelation with the Valeyard during Colin's stint. And yes, with Seven giving that speech, even Daleks would be going "Not worth it. He knows something we don't. We know when he's bluffing. He's DEADLY serious, right now."
@@emilysmellfox4784 I love matt since I grew up with him because he wasy first doctor. Sylvester is lovely and is an awesome doctor and so is Paul mcgann I gotta agree
5:10 The 7th Doctor has a GREAT take on this scene (and I can literally see the storyboard and the scenes in my mind. 6:07 Other Doctors have nailed parts of this speech but... this could have EASILY been written specifically for McCoy.
I can really imagine his doctor at stonehenge making that speech - and really in all of the revived series episodes. Just shows how even though the doctor's face and personality change all the time he really is the same person.
The feeling JNT had towards the sonic screwdriver is how it really should be, especially in the most recent series'. This is one of the few things I like about JNT.
"When I pull this out, I can say 'Mine's bigger than yours!'" What's funny about this line is that's exactly what Smith and Tennant did when they showed off each other's sonic screwdrivers.
This makes me want to check out some of his Big Finish stuff. After I wrap up with 8's stuff in going to give 7 a run. From everything I read, he was one of the most unique Doctors....Sociopath like.
:D I haven't watched McCoy yet, but just listening to him right now, I think he's absolutely hilarious. In the words of nine, "This is absolutely FANTASTIC!"
This was quite awesome, if for no other reason then because it was interesting to see how differently two Doctors who took inspiration from the same actor (both McCoy and Smith based their characters heavily on the Second Doctor) interpreted the same scene.
Like this lots. I've seen another version on RU-vid but this is longer (with some wonderfully witty retorts from Sylvester McCoy) and much better quality. Very nice indeed.
It's really not a Seven speech, either - and Seven got GREAT speeches; the master of talking the ill-tempered into despair and fear. Done in-character, he'd be unsmiling and grim the whole way through rather than just at the end, his face on every ship's screen - The Doctor is speaking, not roaring, perhaps even whispering, but absolutely none of the aliens doubt for a moment that he WILL find a way to make the rest of their days DARK. ...When the stars go out, ask Seven what he's been up to.
Watching the interviews for actors who have played the Doctor really shows how incredible these guys are. Most of them are just as enjoyable to watch as themselves, as well as their portrayal of the Doctor. This video made me laugh :D
I think that McCoy did a very good reading and I think his doctor could have pulled off this though his personality was different from Matt Smith's Doctor. But the doctor I want to hear the Pandorica Speech from is Colin Baker because I think this speech fits his Doctor perfectly.
I tried to count how long he can just sit still for doing nothing and just listen what that interviewer is going to say AND THE RECORD WAS UNDER FIVE SECONDS. That man is like some adorable little kitten who's excited about everything he's just able to see. :D
lol This video here, inspired someone at Hal-Con 2013 to get Peter Davison (5th Doctor) to say the Pandorica Speech :) I uploaded it in case anyone might like to see it
I watched him during the original broadcast of his episodes, and despite any criticism, I still think he is brilliant! There is room in the Doctor Who mythos for different types of personalities, and in the continuity, he was a good transition from Colin Baker's portrayal (I love Colin as well, met him in person and he was absolutely lovely). At any rate, cheers to all Whovians and all of the Whoverse! Allonsy!
That was amazing! So different from Matt's Doctor, and yet there was something similar about them. Must be that magical something that each and every Doctor special. :)
You made the comment nine months ago, so I don't know if you've gotten around to it, but definitely watch Sylvester McCoy's episodes if you can. I started Who with Matt Smith and went all over the place, finding the DVD's whenever I could. And off all the old doctors, I absolutely fell in love with Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred.
OMG, i still haven't watched the classic who stories, but after watching this, I just want to go locked myself for a month and catch up with all that!! Sylvester McCoy is AMAZIING!! I mean, I love Matt doing this scene, but Mr McCoy wasn't bad at all!! So many wonderful actors and performances await me...
I'm fully behind that. I think Tennant's would be amazing but Eccleston's would require a trouser change directly following... And Tom Baker... That would be the one I am most interested to hear :)
The absolutely amazing thing is, watching this back to back with Smith's version, there are certain lines ("Who's got the pandorica? I DO", "Do the smart thing - Let someone else try first") where their delivery is nearly identical. It's a credit to Smith that he can unintentionally make his Doctor act the same way McCoy's would have.
