Someone new is joining Peter Capaldi inDoctor Whos TARDIS.
Im incredibly excited to be joining theDoctor Whofamily.
Its such an extraordinary British institution, I couldnt be prouder to call the TARDIS my home!
Credit: Ray Burmiston
Mackie said in a statement Saturday.
Reading the script at the audition I thought Bill was wicked.
It is a genuine delight to welcome Pearl Mackie toDoctor Who, Capaldi said.
Doctor Whowill return later this year for a Christmas special before continuing its run in 2017.
See Capaldi and Mackie in action in the video above.
