Doctor Who Stars Respond to Jodie Whittaker Casting Backlash By Neil Janowitz A day before the Doctor Who panel at San Diego Comic-Con — where it was revealed that Pearl Mackie and her character Bill are leaving the show — Mackie and co-star Michelle Gomez discussed how they feel about Jodie Whittaker, the controversy that followed her casting, and practical advice they have for the new Doctor. Read More Tags: original video sdcc 2017 doctor who vulture video video san diego comic con 2017 pearl mackie More July 23, 2017 Watch Now Doctor Who Stars Respond to Jodie Whittaker Casting Backlash