Billie Piper's role in Netflix's Wednesday has Doctor Who fans 'giddy' for odd reason

Billie Piper has landed a role in the upcoming second season of Wednesday, and the news has left fans abuzz with excitement as her character could pay homage to her iconic portrayal of Rose Tyler.

The 42-year-old star famously played the Doctor's companion Rose in the sci-fi series between 2005 and 2006 and has made several cameos since. She is remembered fondly by fans for her part in reviving the series alongside and helping to usher in the 10th Doctor,. Now, it appears she might be giving a subtle nod to Rose in her new TV gig.

has snagged the role of Capri in the forthcoming second season of Wednesday, a TV adaptation of The Addams Family that stars Jenna Ortega as the titular moody teenager.

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While specifics about her character will remain secret until the show's August release, rumour has it she'll be taking charge of the music department at Nevermore Academy.

However, it's the revelation that her character, Capri, is reportedly a werewolf, that has sent Doctor Who fans into a speculative frenzy.

A TikTok video by a user named Dhean has highlighted an intriguing connection between werewolves and the era of Doctor Who featuring Rose Tyler, sparking theories among fans that this parallel is more than a mere coincidence.

In the video, Dhean points out: "You know the show is set in a full of mythical creatures? She's playing a werewolf. She could be a villain. A bad wolf. Like Rose in Doctor Who!"

Fans of Doctor Who will fondly remember Billie Piper's storyline, particularly the intriguing mystery surrounding the Bad Wolf. This phrase peppered the 2005 series until it was finally unveiled that Rose herself transformed into the Bad Wolf entity after her encounter with the heart of the TARDIS and its Time Vortex.

The intense absorption of Vortex energy almost obliterated Rose, but the Doctor, played at the time by Christopher Eccleston, absorbed this near-fatal power himself to rescue her. Such a sacrifice had grave repercussions on his biological makeup, triggering the regeneration into David Tennant's portrayal of the charismatic Time Lord.

Viewers of Dhean's video were astounded by the clever connection between Billie's various roles. They expressed their eagerness for her character in the upcoming season of Wednesday to be dubbed "Bad Wolf" as an honourable nod.

One follower exclaimed: "If they don't reference it by calling her a 'bad wolf', I'm going to be disappointed."

Another chimed in: "My geeky little heart loves this!".

Billie is joining a star-studded lineup for the sophomore season of Wednesday. Alongside returning cast members such as Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Emma Myers, the likes of Steve Buscemi, Thandiwe Newton, Joanna Lumley, Christopher Lloyd and are all set to have their series debuts.

Wednesday returns for its second season on Netflix on August 6.