Pearl Mackie has joined the cast of Doctor Who as Bill, Peter Capaldi's new companion, BBC America announced.
"I'm incredibly excited to be joining the Doctor Who family," the actress said of her first major role in a TV series. "It's such an extraordinary British institution, I couldn't be prouder to call the TARDIS my home!"
Capaldi, who stars as Doctor Who's leading man, also chimed in to express his excitement in having Mackie on board, calling her "a fine, fine actress with a wonderful zest and charm" who will be "a refreshing addition to the TARDIS and will bring a universe of exciting new possibilities to The Doctor’s adventures."
For a first look at Mackie as Bill, check out her introduction trailer below.
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"I'm incredibly excited to be joining the Doctor Who family," the actress said of her first major role in a TV series. "It's such an extraordinary British institution, I couldn't be prouder to call the TARDIS my home!"
Capaldi, who stars as Doctor Who's leading man, also chimed in to express his excitement in having Mackie on board, calling her "a fine, fine actress with a wonderful zest and charm" who will be "a refreshing addition to the TARDIS and will bring a universe of exciting new possibilities to The Doctor’s adventures."
For a first look at Mackie as Bill, check out her introduction trailer below.
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