Karen Gillan issues Doctor Who companion advice to Millie Gibson

Speaking to RadioTimes.com to promote her role in the recently released Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, Gillan was asked if she had any tips for the former Coronation Street star.

"I think just enjoy it," she answered. "Your life's about to turn upside down, but it's... you know, just make sure that you keep all of your people around you and your support system and just enjoy it.

"It is the most exciting thing to go on adventures with the Doctor in the TARDIS. It's like the best thing ever!"

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Gillan famously played the Eleventh Doctor's companion Amy Pond for three seasons from 2010 to 2012, before returning one more time for the 50th anniversary special, The Time of the Doctor, in 2013.
In recent months there have been rumours that she could be set to make another return ten years later for the upcoming 60th anniversary specials – and Gillan also addressed this speculation during the interview.
"I mean, yeah, it's always nice when people appreciate anything that you've done," she said. "But no, it's cool to see that people are still intrigued by Amy Pond and whether she could return."

She added: "Maybe, maybe not – I don't know!"

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