'Doctor Who' Season 10 News: New Companion Revealed
The companion of the Doctor for the upcoming season of "Doctor Who" was finally revealed.
Fans have been waiting to find out who will accompany Peter Capaldi's Doctor in the tenth season of "Doctor Who." The previous season of the series saw the exit of Jenna Coleman, who played the role of Clara Oswald. The departure of the character broke many of the fans hearts, as Clara proved to be a vital character alongside the Doctor.
The producer of the series, Steven Moffat, previously explained that they were looking for an interesting new companion for the Doctor. He stated that they wanted to bring a new vibe to the show, which means that the new companion will be a different character compared to Coleman's Clara.
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With that, the new companion was finally revealed. It was confirmed that Pearl Mackie will be taking on the role of Doctor's new companion. She will be seen joining the Doctor as they take on a deadly alien war machine in the upcoming season.
Mackie spoke to BBC about her character, explaining that fans can expect a cool and geeky companion. In addition, she also expressed her excitement in being part of the iconic series. She said, "I'm incredibly excited to be joining the Doctor Who family. 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."
Capaldi also shared his happiness to have Mackie as his new companion for the season. He said, "It is a genuine delight to welcome Pearl Mackie to Doctor Who. A fine, fine actress with a wonderful zest and charm, she's a refreshing addition to the Tardis and will bring a universe of exciting new possibilities to The Doctor's adventures."
"Doctor Who" Season 10 is expected to premiere sometime in 2017.
