Gillan Takes Manhattan

Doctor Who star Karen Gillan will play the lead role in a new BBC Four drama. The actress will star as real-life supermodel Jean Shrimpton in 90-minute one-off We'll Take Manhattan.

The project, set primarily in 1962, will focus on the love affair between Shrimpton and British Vogue photographer David Bailey. It is currently unknown who will play Bailey.


"Jean Shrimpton is an icon of the '60s and I am so excited to be playing somebody who had such a lasting impact on the fashion world," said Gillan. "I can't wait to take on the challenge of bringing Jean and Bailey's fascinating love story to life."

In addition to her Doctor Who role, the actress has appeared on The Kevin Bishop Show and in episodes of Rebus and Harley Street. She will also star in David Baddiel's upcoming movie project Romeo and Brittney.

Filming on We'll Take Manhattan, which is being produced by Kudos Film and Television, will begin in May.

Gillan will next be seen reprising her role as Amy Pond in the sixth series of Doctor Who, which begins on BBC One next month.