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Pearl Mackie to be New Companion
Pearl Mackie has been named as the new Doctor Who companion alongside Peter Capaldi’s Time Lord in the Tardis.
The Londoner’s role was announced on BBC One during half time of the FA Cup semi-final match between Everton and Manchester United.
Mackie replaces Jenna Coleman, whose character Clara Oswald left the show in 2015.
Filming for the next series of the long-running science fiction show will start this year but air in 2017.
Mackie, who graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2010, is currently performing in the National Theatre’s West End production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time.
Dalek The Supreme
April 24th, 2016 - 6:48amIt’s hilarious just how amused she is by a Dalek. Of course, we all know by now what a Dalek is and why it’s a scary creature to many of us, but this is her first encounter with the evil little space-Nazis, and she’s seeing this salt-shaker shaped tank armed with a gun that looks like an egg whisk and an arm that looks like a plunger, and she is just amused by it. It also really feels like she’s going to be an ordinary human from Earth, which really is what we need after Amy and River and Clara. Let’s make this a Christmas in July special, ’cause I don’t want to wait!
The super whovian
April 25th, 2016 - 7:33pmLets be honest when anyone sees a dalek for a first a time they are amused….. until it kills someone
AlphaOmega
April 24th, 2016 - 3:02amBill, welcome to the TARDIS! Hope you survive the trip 😉
Siege mode tardis
April 24th, 2016 - 1:19amGive the girl a chance, she came across as funny and a little quirky, something new, which I think doctor who could do with. The only thing that let the scene down was reusing old dalek clip, shame on you bbc for being lazy. I think she’ll be good.
JasonisnotaRobot
April 23rd, 2016 - 11:37pmAnyone else notice the subtle prince tribute on Bills t-shirt?
Anonymous
April 24th, 2016 - 9:33pmYeah, they must have filmed this very recently, that or its a spooky coincidence
Exterminator
April 23rd, 2016 - 10:28pmI like her already. Good luck Pearl.
DoctorFan
April 23rd, 2016 - 9:49pmIf this is actually from a future episode as it says they have to change the 1st 10 seconds because they’ve used parts from into the dalek and it’s cringingly obvious to me and will be to other fans if that isn’t changed.
Fed_up-Dalek
April 23rd, 2016 - 9:33pmOh wow….ANOTHER Female companion…….
Really, what is happening? is this the set rule? no male companions? or alien companions?
I can say that i’m not impressed at her role.
Sorry this is could be the end of doctor who……
Savethecoffeeboysavetheworld
April 23rd, 2016 - 11:47pmShe might be alien you never know.
Jordan Scott
April 24th, 2016 - 11:19amIt is a set rule really, I don’t see how Peter Capaldi and a male companion would work, as he said himself in an interview.
Anonymous
April 24th, 2016 - 9:37pmIan, Ben, Jamie, brigadier, Harry, adric, mickey, captain jack, Wilfred, Jackson, rory , Danny…
Skeadugenga
April 29th, 2016 - 1:42pmAgree, I’m underwhelmed. I’m fed up with just female companions. At least, thank God, they’re not romancing the Doctor any more but surely with the CGi we have now we could have a companion alien – even if he/she/it is in human form most of the time. And if we also need an everyman to identify with then get in a younger version of Bernard Cribbins. We could have a crossover and get Martin Freeman to do it.
whorules
April 23rd, 2016 - 8:26pmalready posted a reply to a silly negative comment, but have now just read the rest and i have to say that yes, there are times i am ashamed to be a fan… give the girl a proper chance. disgusting behavior from people…
Doctor Stu
April 23rd, 2016 - 9:55pmIt’s not her that I have a problem with I think she will be great, I just thought that the whole scene was poorly written and the dialogue was cringy it all felt very CBBC to me
DoctorWhoFan
April 24th, 2016 - 8:22amDoctor who does have a few episodes with a bit of CBBC to it. Like dinosaurs on a spaceship
MrHaloWho
April 23rd, 2016 - 8:26pmLooks like a Comic Relief video.
Doctor Stu
April 24th, 2016 - 10:53pmExactly what I was thinking
Doctor3000
April 23rd, 2016 - 8:24pmIs she related to Anthony Mackie (Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe) or just the same surname?
If they are related, I would love to see Anthony Mackie star in Doctor Who
The Moffat Paradox
April 23rd, 2016 - 8:02pmDoctor and new companion located !
Doctor and new companion located !
Doctor and new companion located !
EXTERMINATE!!!
12th Doctor Fan
April 23rd, 2016 - 7:49pmDelighted, already want a jacket like hers, loved the clip, clever way of introducing the new companion.
Savethecoffeeboysavetheworld
April 23rd, 2016 - 7:35pmI like her a lot already she is gonna be great! Can’t wait for spring 2017!!!
The super whovian
April 23rd, 2016 - 7:26pmFirst I think its great how instead of doing a 10 second video of Pearl Mackie saying “Hi I’m the next companion” they did a awesome action scene that also introduced her character. I have a feeling that Bill will be a great companion. Her asking the doctor a lot of questions is a good sign because it says what the audience is thinking and it can make a scene more entertaining. She reminds me of the 8th doctor companion Lucie Miller I think a companion like that would be prefect for the 12th doctor. Please don’t make this companion too complex having them become a “chosen one” makes them less relatable to the audience.
Obsie
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:56pmGetting to the point that I couldn’t care less now.
Doctor Who
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:46pmThe video says a scene from a future episode of Doctor who but the Dalek clips have all been spliced together from into the Dalek
Doctor Stu
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:46pmAbove comment was me I got my name wrong
Brendan
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:51pmI’m expecting the new companion to be similar to Ace (Sophie Aldred)
DOCTOR 12
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:57pmAre you sure because there’s a behind the scenes picture at the middle picture showing the Daleks by Peter and Pearl. Correct me if I’m wrong though
Doctor Stu
April 23rd, 2016 - 7:02pmThe last bit of the clip when the Dalek spots them is new but the other Dalek clips are from into the dalek
BlueBoxJackie
April 23rd, 2016 - 7:08pmI’m guessing there probably covering up other daleks in the episode they don’t want us to see yet
DOCTOR 12
April 23rd, 2016 - 7:20pmOk thanks
Neal Thorne
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:40pmBrilliant! A new companion with no preconceptions from previous TV roles. An original companion who won’t be referred to as ………. from ……(pick whatever TV soap). A return to Dr who bringing unknown actors and actresses into the light!
DOCTOR 12
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:29pmI don’t know who she is. I don’t think she will be good but we have to give her a chance.
Anonymous
April 23rd, 2016 - 7:34pmWow. Give. Her. A. Chance.
whorules
April 23rd, 2016 - 8:22pmwow! indeed… the bashing starts… i’m ashamed to be a fan at times…
DOCTOR 12
April 23rd, 2016 - 8:38pmI mean watch her first episode and if she is rubbish don’t watch doctor who if u miss understood me
DoctorWhoFan
April 24th, 2016 - 11:11amChange is part of doctor who. U just have to get used to it and u never know. U might find she’s good. Don’t go like that
CowWithSpaceHelmet
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:26pmwhat i like about the image on the twitter page is that the doctor is at the front with the companion behind, recently with amy pond and clara they have either been centre with the doctor or in front. thats the best thing about this uninspired, dull casting…
JasonisnotaRobot
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:25pmMight be a little too early to judge this but I think Bill will make series 10 a much lighter series. She reminds me of Donna
Anonymous
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:25pmGlad it’s an unkown…they tend to be the best….apologies if she is known…I’ve never heard of her though.
doctor who fan 11
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:23pmHigh hopes for peter and pearls comedy double act in 2016
doctor who fan 11
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:24pmSorry 2017
Anonymous
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:22pmHate her already. Find her incredibly annoying from one small scene
The Livin’ Shadow
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:32pmDon’t hate her! I agree that she was a little annoying, but that’s just because they were playing around with her and Capaldi!
TARDIS DUDE
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:22pmat least it ain’t the girl off eastenders, tbh I think the fans weren’t too keen on that Idea, but this choice? well it is far too soon to give a proper opinion
McCoy8789
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:19pmUnimpressed and uninspired for now, even Capaldi seemed a little off form. Will see what series 10 brings I suppose.
DoctorWhoFan
April 24th, 2016 - 8:26amMight surprize you. Anything could happen
Rikki Krystal
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:17pmThought they,would have gone for an older assistant.
Oh well,after 53 years of watching,that’s it for me.
So long,and thanks for all the fish.
T4RD1S
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:17pmI’m happy as it is the first time we have had a non-white companion since Martha Jones and I wanted either a black or Asian person to take the role
Tardis’nt
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:16pmAt least it’s not shabnam massood!
Dalekparadigm2
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:16pmHer character is called Bill. !
doctor who fan 11
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:22pmMight be short for belinda
TARDIS DUDE
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:25pmCould be, or Billie Jo or something. Sorry to say anything, but is that text abbreviation allowed as it is technically swearing??? It does mean a swear word.
TARDIS H
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:25pmOr Billy
TARDIS H
The Livin’ Shadow
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:28pmI’m thinking it’s a pre-production name, as they may still need do finalise what her name is, later in the production of series 10, before announcing it…
Anonymous
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:35pmOr billie
TheMoonbase
April 24th, 2016 - 10:48amI think her name could be something like Wilhelmina, the female form of William (my name!) and, like Ace, she would be embarrassed by her real name so shortens it to Bill.
mick181
May 1st, 2016 - 2:52amIt’s really Billy Piper who has mysteriously regenerated.
Doctor Stu
April 23rd, 2016 - 6:15pmI’m not sure what to think at all tbh