Doctor Who boss eyeing Sex Education star Lily Iglehart for assistant role

Tanya Reynolds is best known for playing Lily Iglehart on Netflix’s Sex Education show, but the BBC is said to be keen on casting her as Doctor Who’s new assistant.

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Which doctor? Bosses are said to be eyeing a hit star Netflix showing Sex Education for a future role.

Tanya Reynolds, who plays the bisexual Lily Iglehart in the popular series, is tipped to be on the BBC’s radar and could be a perfect addition to Doctor Who.

It has been reported that they want her to play the new Doctor’s assistant when filming begins in April.

A source said: “If Tanya becomes the Doctor’s new companion, she will be a unique aide compared to the likes of Billie Piper or Jenna Colman.

“But that’s the whole point of Doctor Who being reinvented – they wanted to create a very different version of the time travel adventures.”

The insider added to The Sun: “Since they may be hiring a very different actor to play the time lord, it makes sense to choose an unusual companion for them.

“But it’s going to be a dilemma for Tanya, who may end up taking on a lesser role in the cast as she knows that being a companion can be just as long-term commitment as playing the part. as the Doctor.”

Reports come later Jodie Whittaker quit the role of doctor after starring in the movie since 2017.

Jodie’s on-screen companion Yasmin Khan, who is played by Mandip Gill, has also decided to leave the series, so there are currently two vacancies available.

Jodie became the first Time Queen in the show’s history in 2017, and perhaps the bosses want to continue to let a woman play the lead role.

Last month, it was reported that it was the Sin star Lydia West is the favorite bookie to replace Jodieso maybe Sex Education’s Tanya could be her companion?

Tanya, 30, has starred in 22 episodes of the Netflix series, which also stars Gillian Anderson.

Before that, she played Teresa Benelli in the Sky 1 comedy-drama Delicious, and she also appeared in Outlander, Death in Paradise and The Mallorca Files.