'Doctor Who' Season 10 Cast, News & Update: The Doctor Has A New Partner

"Doctor Who" has a new additional cast as announced at the half-time of the FA Cup semi-final match between Everton and Manchester United on BBC One. The Doctor (Peter Capaldi) will have a new partner in the form of Pearl Mackie, to replace the role left by Jenna Coleman in 2015.

Pearl Mackie revealed she's extremely excited to be part of the growing "Doctor Who" family, according to BBC News. "It's such an extraordinary British institution, I couldn't be prouder to call the Tardis my home," she said.

 Here's Pearl Mackie as Bill, the Doctor's #NewCompanion #DoctorWho #DrWho #fandom #whovian

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Pearl Mackie will play the role of Bill in "Doctor Who," E! Online reported. The new character was said to be "cool, strong, sharp, a little bit sensitive but, somewhat a genius."

A.V. Club added Bill loves to question everything and believes that Daleks look quite weird. However, Peter Capaldi told her numerous times that Daleks are not "utterly ridiculous."

BBC gave a glimpse of Pearl Mackie's role in "Doctor Who" with Peter Capaldi by revealing the promotional 2-minute video. The two "Doctor Who" stars were seen exchanging jokes and trying to escape lasers, showing what fans of "Doctor Who" are about to see.

Pearl Mackie described Peter Capaldi as one of the most brilliant actors. Mackie added that Capaldi's take as the eponymous "Doctor Who" is "wacky and wonderful." She even added that she can't wait any longer to experience new adventures with the Time Lord.

 Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and Pearl Mackie as #NewCompanion Bill! #DoctorWho #DrWho #whovian #fandom

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Peter Capaldi, on the other hand, was glad to have Pearl Mackie to be part of "Doctor Who." The Scottish actor described Pearl Mackie as a "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," Peter Capaldi disclosed about "Doctor Who" season 10, as per E! Online. Pearl Mackie is best known as a theater actress, who recently appeared in the West End production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime."

There is no definite date of "Doctor Who" Season 10 air date yet but, its production is set to start later this year. However, it has been said "Doctor Who" will start on BBC America in 2017.