returning to Doctor Who, Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney is joining the cast of the beloved sci-fi…as a character named Rose.
Yep, you read that right. The actress, who stole (and stopped) hearts as Elle Argent in the Netflix romance, is filming scenes that are due to air in 2023 to coincide with Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary.
Yasmin said of the news: ‘If anyone would have told 8 year old Yasmin that one day she’d be part of this iconic show, I would have never in a million years believed them. ‘This show has a place in so many people’s hearts, so to be seen as a trans actress by the legend himself Russell, has not only made my year, it’s made my life.
I cannot wait to begin this journey and for you all to see how Rose blossoms. Get Ready. ’Sensing our confusion about the whole Rose thing, returning showrunner Russell T Davies added: ‘Life on Doctor Who gets brighter and wilder, how can there be another Rose? ‘You’ll find out in 2023, but it’s an absolute joy to welcome Yasmin to the Doctor Who set.
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