Let’s talk a little bit about the 50th. I know you can’t say too much, but what was the vibe like on set, since it was the 50th Anniversary special. Did it feel like a regular episode?
Jenna Coleman: No, it didn’t. It was different in so many ways. Because it’s 3D, the way of shooting is totally different. The cameras are a lot bigger. It takes a lot more time with set ups, and actually filming the show. Also, just having so many people on set. It’s such an ensemble cast, with the three Doctors, with Billie Piper, myself, lots of different characters.
It was a really nice feeling because every day felt like a celebration. There was just a buzz. You knew you were part of something special, and part of the history of the show. There was that kind of atmosphere around. I have to think it will be lovely to look back in a few years and be like, ‘Cool, I was part of that whole thing!’
Had you met Billie Piper before or was this the first time?
This was the first time I had met her. I heard a lot about her. Matt’s really good friends with Billie, so I felt like I met her before.
Did you compare companion notes at all?
It’s funny, the stuff you talk about is more like the logistics of like, ‘Oh yeah, I used to eat at this place.’ ‘Well, actually did you know about this place?’ ‘Oh, I stayed in this place.’ We shared notes on that kind of thing, and then we just really got on. She’s great to have around. She’s got such a good energy on set as well. We all had special chairs made for us for the 50th. In between takes and stuff like that, we’d sit around and it was just like a big family.
It sounds exciting.
It was, and we’d all get Nando’s at lunch. Do you have that here?
Beast (2018)
Billie as Grace
Status: Post-Production
Genre: Short, Drama
A gothic fairytale following three generations of women struggling with the aftermath of a divorce.
Two For Joy (2018)
Billie as Lillah
Status: Post-Production
Genre: Drama
A coming-of-age drama following a daughter, her mother and her wayward younger brother as their relationship reaches critical mass.
Eternal Beauty (2018/2019)
Billie as Nicola
Status: Post-Production
Genre: Comedy, Drama
When June (Sally Hawkins) is rejected by life, she spirals into a chaotic, schizophrenic world, where love and normality colldie with humorous consequences.
Rare Beasts Beauty (2019)
Billie as Mandy (& directing/writer)
Status: Filming
Genre: Comedy, Drama
An anti rom-com about Mandy, a career-driven single mother, who falls in love with the charming, traditionalist Pete.
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