And The New Companion Is... Pearl Mackie as 'Bill'
23 April 2016

BBC One today announced Pearl Mackie will join the Doctor Who cast as
The Doctors new companion, Bill. Pearl was exclusively revealed to
audiences on BBC One during half time the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday
23^rd April.

On joining the cast in her first major television role, Pearl said:

I'm incredibly excited to be joining the Doctor Who family. It's such
an extraordinary British institution, I couldn't be prouder to call the
TARDIS my home!


Peter Capaldi is such a brilliant actor, and his Doctor is such a wacky
and wonderful character, I can't wait to see what adventures are in
store for him and Bill throughout time and space. Reading the script at
the audition I thought Bill was wicked. Fantastically written, cool,
strong, sharp, a little bit vulnerable with a bit of geekiness thrown
in - I can't wait to bring her to life, and to see how she develops
through the series.

I always loved stage combat at drama school so I can't wait to get on
set and kick some evil monsters into the next dimension!
Shooting the trailer was absolutely mental, there were pyro technics
and smoke and I met my first Dalek! I'm not sure it will ever become
the norm seeing crazy monsters on set, but I cannot wait to meet some
more! The weirder the better, bring it on!


Peter Capaldi said:

It is a genuine delight to welcome Pearl Mackie to Doctor Who. A fine,
fine actress with a wonderful zest and charm, shes a refreshing
addition to the TARDIS and will bring a universe of exciting new
possibilities to The Doctors adventures.


Steven Moffat, Lead Writer and Executive Producer adds:

A new face in the TARDIS, a new voyage about to begin: welcome aboard
the amazing Pearl Mackie! This is where the story really starts.

Charlotte Moore, Acting Director of Television said:

It's so exciting to be revealing the much anticipated new companion to
the nation in such spectacular style. Pearl brings a wonderful energy
and lights up the screen. She will captivate Doctor Who fans old and
new across the globe.


Brian Minchin, Executive Producer adds:

Were utterly thrilled to have the hugely talented Pearl join Doctor
Who and I can't wait to begin her new adventures in time and space!


Friend from the Future, can be seen on the player, below:

+ Series 10 of Doctor Who airs in 2017.


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