(BBC)Be still my nerd heart —
Doctor Who's
Matt Smith has just been cast in a
"major role" in Paramount's new
Terminator trilogy. The announcement is just the latest in a series of high (geek) profile castings that spell great news for Whovians worldwide. Seriously, from Time Lords to one-episode guest stars,
Who alums are gradually taking Hollywood by storm.
Check out some of our favorite rising stars from across the pond who first made a splash in a space-time continuum far away.
Matt SmithDoctor Who Role: The 11th Doctor
(Seasons 5-7)
Big Hollywood Role: Unknown role in the upcoming
Terminator trilogy
Andrew GarfieldDoctor Who Role: Frank, a construction worker in Manhattan (Season 3)
Big Hollywood Role: Peter Parker in
The Amazing Spider-Man franchise — nice upgrade!
Karen GillanDoctor Who Role: Amy Pond, Time Lord companion (Seasons 5-7)
Big Hollywood Role: Nebula in
Guardians of the Galaxy
David TennantDoctor Who Role: The 10th Doctor (Season 2-4)
Big Hollywood Role: Detective Emmett Carver in FOX's
Gracepoint opposite
Breaking Bad's
Anna Gun
Carey MulliganDoctor Who Role: Sally Sparrow in arguably the best new
Who ep ("Blink")
Big Hollywood Role: Daisy in
The Great Gatsby, plus an Oscar-nominated turn in
An Education
Christopher EcclestonDoctor Who Role: The 9th Doctor (Season 1)
Big Hollywood Role: Malekith in
Thor: The Dark World
Billie PiperDoctor Who Role: Rose Tyler, Time Lord companion (Seasons 1-3)
Big Hollywood Role: Brona Croft in Showtime's
Penny Dreadful
Simon PeggDoctor Who Role: the Editor (Season 1)
Big Hollywood Role: Scotty in the
Star Trek franchise, Benji in the
Mission: Impossible franchise
