There is little doubt that the Ninth Doctor was the main reason why "Doctor Who" is once again a huge hit today. Christopher Eccleston's portrayal of Nine was truly special, although several fans believe it was short-lived. Well, it looks like the actor definitely agrees with the audience. But is it possible that Eccleston will ever reprise his own version of the Time Lord in the future?
Christopher Eccleston Wishes He Did More 'Doctor Who' Seasons As Ninth Doctor
Alas, regret, thy name is Christopher Eccleston. The former "Doctor Who" star has just admitted that he wishes he played the Ninth Doctor a little longer than just one season. "It was kind of tragic for me, that I didn’t play him for longer," Eccleston confessed during an interview with on 774 ABC Melbourne (via io9). The actor added that he thinks highly of Nine and would have enjoyed playing the Time Lord more.
"He’s a beautiful character and I have a great deal of professional pride and had I done a second season, there would have been a marked improvement in my performance," he said. So is it possible that Christopher Eccleston will reprise his role as the Ninth Doctor in a future "Doctor Who" special?
It isn't unusual for multiple Doctors to appear in just one episode. Remember "The Day of the Doctor", where David Tennant's Tenth Doctor and Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor appeared alongside John Hurt's War Doctor? The special didn't only bring back Tennant as the Time Lord but also offered a quick glimpse at Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor. So would Christopher Eccleston consider returning as Nine in another "Doctor Who" special?
Although Christopher Eccleston has not yet confirmed whether he would return as the Ninth Doctor, it is certainly an idea that "Doctor Who" fans are already considering. Hopefully, Nine will return one day soon.
