'Dr Who' being developed as movie franchise by 'Harry Potter' director

"Lights, camera ... action" for Matt Smith?

"Dr. Who" is headed to the big screen, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Borys Kit reported Monday that "Harry Potter" director David Yates is being developed as a movie franchise. The project is very early in the process; writes are being sought.

Kit wrote that the movie would not be connected to the TV show, which raises all sorts of questions about casting. Does this mean Matt Smith has no shot at the starring role? Or that they could choose to bring back David Tennant?

Yates is best-known for directing four movies in the Potter series: "Order of the Phoenix," "Half-Blood Prince," and "Deathly Hallows Part 1" and "Part 2."