Who knew that The Beatles came from Gallifrey? OK. They didn't, but at least one of men behind The Doctor's various incarnations is portraying one of the music giants in a new BBC movie.

Christopher Eccleston is portraying the late John Lennon in the new Beeb movie, Lennon Naked. And, the network released the first look at Eccleston in character. The movie is set to air this year on BBC4 -- and (hopefully) soon after on a U.S. network.

Naked Lennon promises an inside look at Lennon after his departure from The Fab Four. Torchwood's Naoko Mori will play Yoko Ono.



As Eccleston, he's always good for a top-shelf performance -- but he's hard to figure out. He took on the role of The Doctor, calling it "the best role in British television." But, he left the part after one year, making way for David Tennant. Did Eccleston not get along with Russell T. Davies? Did he hate living in Cardiff? It's impossible to tell, but Eccleston moved on anyway.

After leaving Who, he took on roles in Heroes and the latest G.I. Joe movie. Now, he's Lennon. He seems like an actor who lives trying new things and resists being tied down to one part or franchise.