Billie Piper’s casting in Netflix’s upcoming second season of Wednesday has sparked excitement and intrigue among Doctor Who fans. The 42-year-old actress, best known for her portrayal of Rose Tyler—the beloved companion of The Doctor during the 2005-2006 revival—appears to be honoring her iconic role in an unexpected way.
Piper is set to play Capri, reportedly the new head of music at Nevermore Academy, the peculiar boarding school at the heart of Wednesday’s story. While the full details about Capri remain under wraps ahead of the August release, insiders have revealed that she is a werewolf—a detail that has thrilled fans familiar with Piper’s Doctor Who legacy.
A viral TikTok video by a user named Dhean has drawn attention to this intriguing connection between Piper’s new role and her past character. Dhean pointed out that Billie’s new character as a werewolf might be a clever nod to the “Bad Wolf” storyline from Doctor Who, where Rose Tyler becomes an omnipresent, powerful entity known as the Bad Wolf after absorbing the energy of the Time Vortex.
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During the 2005 series, the “Bad Wolf” arc was a central mystery, culminating in Rose’s transformation after she looks directly into the heart of the TARDIS. The energy nearly destroys her, and The Doctor (played by Christopher Eccleston) sacrifices himself to save her, leading to his iconic regeneration into David Tennant’s Doctor.
Fans have eagerly speculated that Piper’s character in Wednesday could be deliberately linked to this “Bad Wolf” mythology, hoping for a direct reference or playful homage. Comments on the TikTok video expressed enthusiasm, with some fans saying they want Capri called “Bad Wolf” at least once in the new season, celebrating the clever intertextual wink.
Alongside Billie Piper, Wednesday’s new season boasts an impressive cast that includes returning star Jenna Ortega and newcomers Steve Buscemi, Thandiwe Newton, Joanna Lumley, Christopher Lloyd, and Lady Gaga.
Wednesday’s second season premieres on Netflix on August 6, promising more mysteries, supernatural intrigue, and now a delightful connection for Doctor Who devotees.