Yes , that Michael Jackson . In the ’ 80s . And yes , it ’s America ’s fault , obviously .
Here ’s the mint , according to theTimes :
A Holy Writ about cross attack to make a medico Who sport film reveals that Paramount wanted the claim role to go to Michael Jackson .
Charles Norton , generator of Doctor Who at the Movies , come across that the King of Pop was the studio ’s first choice when it agreed in 1988 to back a film by Daltenreys , the British production company that held the film rights .
As mad as it sounds , it ’s because Jackson had just starred in the successful movie Moonwalker . TheRadio Timessays that the King of Pop was “ quite piercing ” to spiel the part , although the film obviously never got made . Which is belike just as well , as Paramount ’s 2nd choice for the role of the Doctor ?
television set adept and mark Jell - O Pudding Pop slinger Bill Cosby .
Holy bally shit .
The record book this news comes from , by the way , is really titledNow On The Big Screen : The Unofficial And Unauthorised Guide To physician Who At The Cinema , in case you wonder if this is just one of those insane rumors the British tab like to make up from time to time . I think I … I call up I need to go lie down down for a minute .
[ ViaThe Guardian ’s Media Monkey ]
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