The jury is still out on whether Matt Smith will be accepted as the new Doctor.

On the one hand, David Tennant is a name that has become firmly established in the cultural vernacular that anyone following in his footsteps would struggle. Then again, Matt Smith is just one of many changes being made to the show which is now in the hands of Steve Moffat, a man that many fans consider to be the best writer of the re-vitalised series.

According to the Daily Telegraph though, Moffat believes that Smith has everything it takes to be just as big as Tennant, and perhaps even bigger. The new showrunner for the long running series has promised plenty of "joyous moments" and "heartbreak" in the new season when it begins its run in Spring, 2010.

"He's [Smith] all the things you'd expect, including ancient", Moffat said. He's "someone you can't take your eyes off."

When the series returns, Smith will be joined by Scottish actress Karen Gillan as his new companion and the two will be traveling in a slightly updated Tardis - one that was inspired by the Peter Cushing movies. During their new and exciting travels, the duo also will encounter some familiar faces ... including the intriguing character of River Song (played by Alex Kingston).

Despite the massive vote of confidence, the swirl of popularity that surrounds Tennant's iconic portrayal as the Doctor is one that will either propel Smith onto great things on the series or drown him completely. And Moffat himself feels the same thing in the wake of Russel T. Davies who will end his run as showrunner following the regeneration.

"You do feel [the] pressure," Moffat said. "What if I broke Doctor Who? That would be a tragedy."