10 Actors Who Should Be The Next Doctor Who Companion

8. Hayley Atwell

hayley-atwell There certainly isn't a formula to what makes a successful Doctor Who companion -- what works for one Doctor will be painfully out of step with another. But some of the most memorable sidekicks have been the ones who were a little bit more mature when they began their adventures with the Doctor -- Ian, Barbara, Donna Noble. And with the Twelfth Doctor's personality taken into account, it seems like he'd appreciate someone a little less wet behind the ears than say Rose Tyler or Jo Grant. To that end, someone like Hayley Atwell would make a perfect fit. She's not "mature" by any means, but she's far from being a bright-eyed ingenue like a lot of other companions. She's a skilled dramatic actor, and we can only imagine the delight of her and Peter Capaldi sharing the screen together. She projects a sense of confidence and unflappability, and has a way of seeming strong and forceful without becoming a tough girl stereotype. A character played by her would be a lot of fun for writers to work with.
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Audrey Fox is an ex-film student, which means that she prefers to spend her days in the dark, watching movies and pondering the director's use of diegetic sound. She currently works as an entertainment writer, joyfully rambling about all things film and television related. Add her on Twitter at @audonamission and check out her film blog at 1001moviesandbeyond.com.