Doctor Who fans went wild on Monday night as it was announced that Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney is joining the BBC show as Rose.
Yasmin, 18, has soared to fame recently for her role as Elle Argent in hit Netflix series Heartstopper. And now the talented actress is joining Doctor Who as Rose with her scenes set to air in 2023 to coincide with the show's 60th anniversary.Talking about joining the iconic BBC series, Yasmin said: "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.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter . "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." While Showrunner, Russell T Davies, added: "Life on Doctor Who gets brighter and wilder, how can there be another Rose?
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