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David Tennant might actually be the Most Triumphant Example. He has said that it was because of Doctor Who and particularly, Peter Davison's performance as the Fifth Doctor that he wanted to be the Doctor. He even got into acting specifically to play the Doctor. In 2007, Tennant appeared as the Tenth Doctor and in the special episode "Time Crash", Peter Davison guest starred as the Fifth Doctor, with the Tenth Doctor met his earlier self. Promoted Fanboy in the extreme!
Indeed, that special is really little more than an excuse for David Tennant to gush at how much he loves Peter Davison, while they're both in character. At one point, the 5th Doctor takes a close look at the 10th and laments "Oh no. You're a fan!" Near the end, the 10th tells the 5th that he "was [his] Doctor."
And now that Tennant is marrying Georgia Moffett — Peter Davison's daughter, who also had a role as the Tenth Doctor's "daughter" in one episode — Tennant has gone rocketing past mere "Promoted Fanboy" and it's possible a new Trope needs to be invented just for him.
Building off of Tennant's Promotion? The Fifth Doctor, Peter Davison himself, was also this - having been a massive fan of the Second Doctor's run on the series. That's right, the Second Doctor crafted the Fifth Doctor, who in turn crafted the Tenth Doctor. Expect another Doctor in about 20 to 30 years based on Tennant... oh, and Sixth Doctor Colin Baker is also a big fan of Doctor Who - and still watches the show to this day.
Colin Baker was likewise a big fan of the franchise before playing the part of Six. He still is, and has gone on record saying that The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances are the best episodes the series has ever produced.
Inverted with Matt Smith, who became a hardcore fan while playing the role. Watching the Second Doctor influenced his costume choice (particularly the bowtie), and he apparently wrote a fanfic where the Doctor meets Einstein. He also apparently called up Steven Moffat in the middle of the night to rave about "Tomb of the Cybermen" after watching it.
Indeed, that special is really little more than an excuse for David Tennant to gush at how much he loves Peter Davison, while they're both in character. At one point, the 5th Doctor takes a close look at the 10th and laments "Oh no. You're a fan!" Near the end, the 10th tells the 5th that he "was [his] Doctor."
And now that Tennant is marrying Georgia Moffett — Peter Davison's daughter, who also had a role as the Tenth Doctor's "daughter" in one episode — Tennant has gone rocketing past mere "Promoted Fanboy" and it's possible a new Trope needs to be invented just for him.
Building off of Tennant's Promotion? The Fifth Doctor, Peter Davison himself, was also this - having been a massive fan of the Second Doctor's run on the series. That's right, the Second Doctor crafted the Fifth Doctor, who in turn crafted the Tenth Doctor. Expect another Doctor in about 20 to 30 years based on Tennant... oh, and Sixth Doctor Colin Baker is also a big fan of Doctor Who - and still watches the show to this day.
Colin Baker was likewise a big fan of the franchise before playing the part of Six. He still is, and has gone on record saying that The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances are the best episodes the series has ever produced.
Inverted with Matt Smith, who became a hardcore fan while playing the role. Watching the Second Doctor influenced his costume choice (particularly the bowtie), and he apparently wrote a fanfic where the Doctor meets Einstein. He also apparently called up Steven Moffat in the middle of the night to rave about "Tomb of the Cybermen" after watching it.
