Photos showcasingDoctor WhostarDavid Tennantin character for his latest role have been released, and the beloved actor looks unlike any character he’s ever played before. Tennant is arguably best known for playing theTenth and Fourteenth Doctorsin the iconic BBC seriesDoctor Who.
He portrayed the regenerating character from 2005 to 2010, and then once again in 2023. In addition to playing The Doctor, other well-knownDavid Tennant charactershave appeared in the filmsHarry Potter and the Goblet of FireandFright Night,as well as the seriesJessica JonesandGood Omens.
Tennant will now be starring in the British TV seriesThe Hack, which is based on a true story.The Hacktells the story of the investigation into a major phone hacking atNews of the World,a discontinued British tabloid. Tennant will be playing Nick Davies, the journalist taking on the mysterious story.
In the photos shared byDeadline, which depict Nick Davies opposite Robert Carlyle and Toby Jones, Tennant dons white hair, and he resembles the real-life Davies. Carlyle portrays Dave Cook, a detective looking into the murder of a private eye, while Jones plays Alan Rusbridger, an editor forThe Guardian.Check out the images below:
What This Means For The Hack
The Hackdoes not currently have a release date, but it is expected to be released sometime in 2025 on ITV. The series will consist of seven episodes, and it is directed by Lewis Arnold from screenplays by Jack Thorne and Annalisa Dinnella. Tennant has previously spoken about his enthusiasm forThe Hackand the challenges surrounding it.
Despite the pressures of portraying a real-life person, the images demonstrate Tennant’s ability to undergo an extensive transformation into the individual he is playing. Tennant also revealed toThe Independentthat it was an arduous production, but that he is proud of his portrayal, which there is now a glimpse of in the newly released images.
Our Take On David Tennant In The Hack
ThisDavid Tennant characterlooks more like the real Davies than the actor in the new photos. The transformation is remarkable, and indicates the viewers are in for a tour-de-force performance from the prolific actor. Tennant also seems extremely committed to the role, which adds even more anticipation for this upcoming true-crime series.
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In addition toDavid Tennant, Carlyle, and Jones,The Hackalso stars Rose Leslie, Dougray Scott, Eve Myles, Adrian Lester, Katherine Kelly, Kevin Doyle, Steve Pemberton, and many more. This cast and the incredible true story that is being told help pushThe Hackinto the realm of some of the most exciting upcoming new shows.
