Christian Slater's Doctoring Tips

9 months ago 13th Feb 13:00

Matt Smith has been getting tips on playing Doctor Who from Christian Slater.

Hollywood star Christian passed his advice for coping with fame to the actor when they appeared together in a stage production of 'Swimming With Sharks' in London's West End.

I can't claim to know it as well as that, but I'm going to make it my business to do so

Matt- a relative unknown before landing the role of the Timelord in the cult BBC drama -said: "He's amazing. I've learned a great deal from him. It's going to be interesting."

The 26-year-old British star also admits producers are altering his flamboyant dress sense for the role - but added he refuses to cut his long hair.

He told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "I'm not sure what the Doctor will wear at the moment. I'm a very elaborate dresser - they're trying to tone down what I wear in real life for the character.

"I'm a fan of long coats and rather dashing scarves in everyday life. I want him to look the part but I'm not chopping my hair off. I think it's very Doctorish."

Despite being the youngest-ever actor to play the Doctor, Matt has been honest about his scant knowledge of the show beforehand.