The Next Doctor Who Companion Revealed
May 30, 2009 by jonathan
Filed under British TV, Doctor Who, Latest
There were quite a few Doctor Who related announcements this past week from the BBC – this is by far the biggest – the announcement of the next companion who will accompany new Doctor Matt Smith in the TARDIS next year.
The lovely choice is the stark redhead Karen Gillan – a Scot. If Karen looks a bit familiar it’s because she was in “The Fires of Pompeii” last season as one of the Soothsayers.
From the BBC Press Release:
Twenty-one-year-old Gillan will star alongside new Time Lord, Matt Smith, when the smash hit drama returns to BBC One in spring 2010.
With filming due to begin this summer, Gillan beat off dozens of hopefuls to land one of television’s most coveted roles.
Gillan said: “I am absolutely over the moon at being chosen to play the Doctor’s new companion. The show is such a massive phenomenon that I can’t quite believe I am going to be a part of it.
“Matt Smith is an incredible actor and it is going to be so much fun to act alongside him – I just can’t wait to get started!”
Lead writer and Executive Producer, Steven Moffat, added: “We saw some amazing actresses for this part, but when Karen came through the door the game was up. Funny, and clever, and gorgeous, and sexy. Or Scottish, which is the quick way of saying it. A generation of little girls will want to be her. And a generation of little boys will want them to be her too.”
Executive Producer and Head of Drama BBC Wales, Piers Wenger, said: “We knew Karen was perfect for the role the moment we saw her. She brought an energy and excitement to the part that was just fantastic. And when she auditioned alongside Matt we knew we had something special. It is a partnership that is ready to take on the universe!”
The new series of Doctor Who comes to BBC One, Spring 2010.
I think she’s lovely and I can’t wait to see her in action!
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