Wed 10 Jun, 2009
Karen Gillan has been announced as the new companion for Doctor Who. She has actually been seen before by Who fans as the soothsayer in the “Fires of Pompeii” episode.
I am starting to get a little concerned that the Doctors and Companions are seeming to become very young. Gillan is 21. It’s not that I don’t want to see someone who is younger play the part, but I don’t want to see Doctor Who become a teenage drama show.
That being said, I hope she does a good job, and of course, I can’t wait for the next special and the new season to start.
Comments (14) Filed under: Dr Who News
Student of Gallifrey says:
It only makes sense really, a younger doctor/companion for a younger audience, i think it is clever casting, seen matt mith in a few things he can act so im not worried one bit
Who Fan says:
I agree with the younger actor for a younger audience, but at the same time, there is a large group of older people too who have grown up with Doctor Who. These people were watching the Dr before most of us were even born.
I just want to see them forgotten about.
Jafar says:
Don’t worry. Us oldies from the Pertwee/Baker era still remember the young hotties from those series. Who can forget Leela, or Romana? Rwar
What I’m getting at is that we are not seeing something new. It has always been that way.
Ela says:
Try something new. Be without fear.
person says:
i think she was really cute as a child and as a police woman she looks sexy!
as for matt smith he is really good at acting as doctor who and he also is really fit!!! jokes!!!!!!!
Dan says:
I was prepared not to like the new Doctor just because I liked David Tennant so much. (David always reminded me of Tom Baker.)
I was pleasantly surprised by how well Matt Smith stepped into the role and became the Doctor (much like Sylvester McCoy). Matt is already one of my favorite doctors after only three episodes.
Last, but by no means least, Karen Gillan as Amy Pond is a stroke of genius. She is absolutely brilliant and engaging and gorgeous and sweet and intuitive and I could go on for hours.
Doctor Who continues as my favourite TV show.
elisha-jo clegg says:
karen is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool. i wish i knew her
Doctor's Companion says:
I think Amy is an excellent companion — and Matt Smith stepped into the role of Doctor brilliantly. I am a Tennant FANATIC (I can’t help it… he’s got great hair…), but Smith in no way disappointed. He and Miss Amelia Pond are great together, and I am enjoying the new series.
Theresa Koprowski says:
well i just have to say about your comment that the companions and the doctor are becoming younger makes sense concidering thtat Doctor Who started out as a Childrens science show in the late 50′s early 60′s! So I think the younger they keep it the more original they will keep the show! It doesn’t always have to be about sex and adult humor! this show was for kids and should stay appropriate for kids!
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