The Good news: Two amazing Sci-fi franchises are going to be meeting next year. The Telegraph is reporting that Gillian Anderson, whom most fanboys such as myself know as Agent Dana Scully from the X-Files, has been cast for a role in a forthcoming episode of Britain's greatest sci-fi show ever . . . . . Doctor Who.
The Bad News: She won't be starring opposite of David Tennant.
Ms. Anderson has been chosen to star in a special episode of Doctor Who that will air during next years all new season, with the all new Doctor . . . . . Matt Smith.
The American star would play the part of the renegade Time Lady The Rani, a glamorous but evil scientific genius previously played in the series by Kate O'Mara in the 80s.
An insider told the Daily Express newspaper: "Gillian obviously has a massive sci-fi following and it's felt that it would be a major coup to have her appear in Doctor Who.
"The team behind the show are keen for the next Doctor to have lots of new enemies and Gillian would be a glamorous and impressive addition to the list.
"The Rani would be a perfect role for her as the character used to be regarded as one of the Doctor's most deadly opponents."
While I will still be wary of newcomer Matt Smith as The Doctor until I've gotten to see a few episodes of the show starring him, I will fully admit to being excited that Gillian Anderson will be appearing on the show. Doctor Who has had some amazing guest stars over the last couple of seasons including people like Simon Pegg, Jessica Stevenson and Kylie Monogue. Having someone from another great sci-fi show that was beloved by many fans can only really add to The new Doctor's appeal. I can't wait to see her episode.
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