The iconic 2006 role David Tennant had no idea he was "on the list" for

The iconic 2006 role David Tennant had no idea he was "on the list" for

Since most actors would gladly throw their hat into the ring to play an iconic role when it becomes available, you’d assume they’d be made aware of their presence on the shortlist. And yet, David Tennant was completely blindsided by the news, which he didn’t find out until years later. Of course, the star already has one legendary character to his name after playing Doctor Who, and it’s highly unlikely he would have been hired for the other one …