You're so right, although Russell's gone too, so it's all down to Stephen Moffat now :) He is cute as a button, and it definitely doesn't come through in photos. As long as the hair doesn't go down the emo route (and with decent costume that shouldn't be a problem) then I think he looks great for the part. The talking with his hands definitely works - so many of the previous Doctors have been like it, Nine epically so :) I'm pretty calm about this, because I wasn't entirely sure when I found out that David Tennant would be Ten, and he's been completely made of awesome. I really trust the casting for the show, they convinced me beyond doubt when they cast Catherine Tate and made me fall in love with her!

As for Matt Smith himself, I think anyone who can do as much live theatre as he's done, both National Youth Theatre and National Theatre, must have something special about him. My Dad swears he was brilliant in Party Animals too, so I might have to give that a look. I'm not looking for a suit, because he's not Ten, but a shirt would be nice, because he does look rather lovely in one ;)

Yeah, it's all going to be in the delivery -- costume, etc. will make a big difference!

i have to agree. luckily RTD is out of the picture and Moffat has always done a good job of reading people before creating a character (remember, he created Capt. Jack).

my only fear is that the guy is so young. that means the companions are going to be really, really young.

the face though; it seems a bit play dough.

I'm not worried about his age per se; he's an experienced actor. And the face is actually a bit alien, with all those cheekbones sticking out, reminds me of Nine. A nice blending of Nine and Ten IF THEY GET IT RIGHT. AS you say, it's all down to how Moffatt and Matt read the character.