Showrunner Steven Moffat promises excitement and then some as he and stars Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie and Matt Lucas talk series 10.
Pearl Mackie and Peter Capaldi prepare for the new series.
Season 10 of “Doctor Who” will see the return of monsters and villains old and new — including a huge revelation that showrunner Steven Moffat says “may actually melt your brains”.
At a press screening, the cast and crew of the BBC sci-fi sensation shared their thoughts on the new season, which premieres on the Easter weekend. The first episode is titled “The Pilot”, a jokey reference to Moffat’s decision to write a story accessible to viewers old and new.
Moffat was joined at the screening by the cast, including lead actor Peter Capaldi. Both Moffat and Capaldi will bow out at the end of this series.
Newcomer Pearl Mackie also had plenty to say about her role as new companion Bill. Although she admitted it was “pretty scary” to take over from former companion Jenna Coleman, she also said, “I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! ”
According to the creators, Mackie was the first person seen in the audition process. Moffat was impressed by her composure in their meeting — to which Mackie replied, “I was acting! ”
“The Pilot” sees Pearl in a star-crossed relationship with a girl she meets on campus.
