Thursday, 16 July 2009

Little-known actress Karen Gillan has been unveiled as the next assistant in Doctor Who.  The 21-year-old will star alongside new Time Lord Matt Smith in the new series, to be broadcast next year. Gillan has already appeared in the drama, having played a Soothsayer in The Fires Of Pompeii in the last run. "I am absolutely over the moon at being chosen to play the Doctor's new companion. -  I just can't wait to get started," she said. " 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."