[摘要]英国长寿科幻电视剧《神秘博士》终于迎来了首位女性博士扮演者。据英国广播公司报道,英国演员朱迪o惠特克将出演第13任博士。由于此前12位博士扮演者均为男性,这次换角剧迷中引发一些争议。
英国长寿科幻电视剧《神秘博士》(Doctor Who)终于迎来了首位女性博士扮演者。据英国广播公司报道,英国演员朱迪o惠特克将出演第13任博士(the Doctor)。由于此前12位博士扮演者均为男性,这次换角在剧迷中引发一些争议。
Jodie Whittaker has been announced as Doctor Who's 13th Time Lord - the first woman to be given the role.
朱迪o惠特克已被宣布为《神秘博士》的第13位时间领主,她是首位扮演该角色的女性。
科普:
如果你认为台湾神剧《意难忘》是史上篇幅最长的电视剧,那一定是因为你没看过《神秘博士》。英国科幻电视剧《神秘博士》第一集于1963年在英国广播公司电视台首播,目前已推出800多集,被吉尼斯世界纪录大全列为“世界上最长的科幻电视系列剧”,也被列入有史以来“最成功”的科幻电视系列剧。
博士是一名来自Gallifrey(咖喱星)的时间领主,他有两个心脏,在濒死时会通过重生延续生命,此前博士已经重生了12次,超过2500岁,每一任博士各具特色,但都有着奇高的智商和善良的内心,而前12位扮演者均为男性。
The new Doctor's identity was revealed in a trailer broadcast at the end of the Wimbledon men's singles final.
温网男单决赛结束后播出的一则预告片揭晓了新任博士的身份。
The Broadchurch star succeeds Peter Capaldi, who took over the role in 2013 and leaves in the forthcoming Christmas special.
彼得o卡帕尔蒂的角色由《小镇疑云》中的女演员惠特克接替。卡帕尔蒂于2013年出演博士,并在即将播出的圣诞特辑中退场。
Whittaker, 35, said it was "overwhelming, as a feminist" to become the next Doctor.
35岁的惠特克称,“作为一名女权主义者”,她“无法抗拒”成为下一任博士。
She will make her debut on the sci-fi show when the Doctor regenerates in the Christmas special.
惠特克将在圣诞节特辑博士重生时首次亮相。
The Huddersfield-born star will find a familiar face for her on set - Doctor Who's new showrunner isBroadchurch creator Chris Chibnall.
惠特克在剧中会遇到一个熟人——《小镇疑云》的编剧克里斯o奇布诺尔,也是《神秘博士》的新制作人。
Whittaker said: "I'm beyond excited to begin this epic journey - with Chris and with every Whovian on this planet.
惠特克称:“能够和克里斯以及全世界的剧迷们一起开启这段前所未有的旅程,让我感到无比激动。”
"It's more than an honor to play the Doctor. It means remembering everyone I used to be, while stepping forward to embrace everything the Doctor stands for: hope. I can't wait."
“扮演博士不仅仅是一种荣誉,还意味着我要在记住过去的每个‘自己’的同时,还要去拥抱博士身上所代表的希望。我已经迫不及待了。”
Dedicated Whovians were quick to react to the news of Jodie Whittaker taking over the Tardis.
《神秘博士》的忠实剧迷们很快对朱迪o惠特克掌管时间机器的消息做出了反应。
On social media, some said it would encourage them to watch the show for the first time - but others said the casting meant they would be switching off, and that the Doctor should be played by a man.
社交媒体上,有人称这个消息让他们成为新剧迷,但是另一些人则认为,惠特克参演意味着他们将弃剧,博士应该由男性来扮演。
Carla Joanna tweeted to say that she would be tuning in and that the trailer "made me choke up a little". Another tweeter, Ayad, said: "I don't even watch Doctor Who but a woman doctor is so cool."
卡拉o乔安娜在推特上说,她会收看节目,而预告片让她“有点哽咽”。另一位推特用户阿亚德称:“我根本不看《神秘博士》,但是一位女博士太酷了。”