I’ve seen it suggested that the BBC wouldn’t go for McGann for the 50th, but who knows if that’s true. If anyone is to be blamed for the War Doctor, it’s Chris Eccleston. Though he’s well within his rights to want nothing to do with the show, it’s obviously different than every other actor who has had the role.
I disagree. He knew when he took the part of the Doctor what kind of role he was taking. He knew about the Three Doctors, The Five Doctors, and The Two Doctors. He knew about the legacy surrounding that part. If you are unwilling to take part in anniversary specials, you shouldn’t take the role in the first place. His absence from the 50th anniversary special is glaring.
He’s just an actor in a role. His responsibility is for the length of his contract. Fans might see it differently, but he is of course not a fan of the show and had a bad experience working on it.
As highly as we regard it, it is still just a TV show, and just a job, for many people. I’ll agree that he is not a good fit for the show, even if his performances were fine.