Fans began speculating after the two were pictured together at this month\u2019s BAFTA TV Awards<\/a>, which took place shortly after Gatwa was announced<\/a> for the esteemed role.<\/p>\n The Sex Education<\/a> star shared the photo on his Instagram account with a caption that read, \u201cA pair of dolls,\u201d with emoji eyes next to Coughlan\u2019s name, which fans interpreted as a cryptic hint towards something.<\/p>\n Alas, Bridgerton<\/a> and Derry Girls<\/a> favourite Coughlan has insisted that she won\u2019t be joining Gatwa in the TARDIS, but did disclose to Variety<\/a> that they are collaborating on another project.<\/p> \u201cI am not going to be on Doctor Who,\u201d she said at an event for Netflix\u2019s Bridgerton<\/a> over the weekend. \u201cWe are doing something together, but it\u2019s not Doctor Who.\u201d<\/p>\n The latest theory is that they could appear together in the upcoming Barbie<\/a> live-action movie, starring The Suicide Squad<\/a>\u2018s Margot Robbie in the title role, as Gatwa is known to have a role in the project.<\/p>\n That would also add context to the actor referring to the two of them as \u201cdolls\u201d in his chosen caption.<\/p>\n However, at the time of writing, there has been no confirmation of Coughlan\u2019s involvement in the Barbie film, so take this theory with a pinch of salt until further details emerge.<\/p>\n While it\u2019s unclear who will be Gatwa\u2019s permanent companion in the TARDIS, it was announced on Monday that Heartstopper<\/a> star Yasmin Finney<\/a> would be playing a character intriguingly named Rose<\/a> in the upcoming 60th anniversary special.<\/p>\n Doctor Who is available to stream on\u00a0BBC iPlayer<\/a>. Check out more of our Sci-Fi<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/b><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By David Craig Published: Wednesday, 18 May 2022 at 12:00 am Nicola Coughlan has dismissed rumours that she could play the companion to Ncuti Gatwa\u2019s 14th Doctor on Doctor Who. 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