Doctor Who Announces Openly Gay Companion, Releases New Images
Doctor Who has hinted about before with companion’s sexuality. With Bill Potts, they are, for the first time, making it official.
Doctor Who made waves yesterday afternoon when a video interview with Pearl Mackie, who plays upcoming companion Bill Potts all-but-confirmed that the newest companion will be our first contemporary Earthling to be out of the closet.
Speaking to the BBC, Mackie stated it plainly:
“It shouldn’t be a big deal in the 21st Century. It’s about time isn’t it? That representation is important, especially on a mainstream show.”
