Steven says he’s “thrilled” with “wonderful” Jenna

May 29th, 2012
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Steven Moffat had a chat with Richard Bacon on BBC Radio 5 yesterday, during which he revealed that he is “thrilled” with Jenna-Louise Coleman as the new companion.

The actress was announced in the iconic role in March, and started filming last week. According to the showrunner, so far, it is so very good! “It’s so exciting,” he revealed. “Jenna is wonderful and spiky and salty and clever. As Doctor Who always does, it’s becoming a different show. I’m thrilled with her and I think everyone else will be too.”

He went on to explain why bringing in new companions to the TARDIS is so important to the series’ longevity. He admitted: “It makes you look at the Doctor differently, and it just makes the whole show feel different. It’s like it is a new beginning, back to chapter one. There’s someone new getting to know the Doctor. This time it is Jenna’s character. There are many ways it will be different to usual, but I’m not telling you what they are!”

Jenna will make her debut as the Doctor’s new companion in the next Christmas Special.

11 comments on this article
  1. TSG
    May 29th, 2012 at 12.47pm | #1

    Salty? That’s… I have never heard ’salty’ applied like that. I like it. I think I’m going to start describing people as salty now.

  2. TWWL
    May 29th, 2012 at 1.48pm | #2

    As much as I like Amy and Rory, I’m very eager to get to the new companion! I suppose in the same way I loved Tennant, but as soon as Smith was announced, i wanted to get past the specials and on with the new guy. New is exciting! It’s one of the best things about the show; it’s always moving on, changing, and adding new people to love.

  3. chune
    May 29th, 2012 at 2.34pm | #3

    I bet she’s doctors daughter :)

  4. TE
    May 29th, 2012 at 4.37pm | #4

    I’m confused: is salty supposed to be a compliment or not…?

  5. JC
    May 29th, 2012 at 5.54pm | #5

    Salty is an interesting description, usually with negative connotations

  6. TWWL
    May 29th, 2012 at 6.37pm | #6

    He wasn’t using it as a negative; why would he insult someone he’s just cast as the co-lead in the show he runs?!

  7. Spuff
    May 30th, 2012 at 7.22am | #7

    It sounds like he’s describing her character more than her as a person. Although I love the word salty. haha

  8. JC
    May 30th, 2012 at 7.57am | #8

    That was what I was assuming too, that he was talking about the character rather than the actress, calm down, I’m not attacking the 11th Doctor era again.

  9. Katrina
    May 30th, 2012 at 9.39am | #9

    @chune
    Jenna is her name, nothing to do with the character.

  10. Soph
    May 30th, 2012 at 5.14pm | #10

    Salty is a very interesting way to describe a person, but I agree that he was probably describing her character.

  11. Katie
    May 30th, 2012 at 8.23pm | #11

    I know IMDB can be changed by anyone but her character is listed as Susan Tyler. Probably some internet troll

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