FIRST LOOK: Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams plays masked bandit in Doctor Who
SINCE news that Maisie Williams was starring in Doctor Who broke earlier this her storyline has been shrouded in secrecy, but new photos from the set show the star will play a masked bandit.
Maisie Williams is to play a masked bandit in Doctor Who
The 18-year-old Game of Thrones star was spotted filming for the popular BBC sci-fi show in Fforest Fawr, South Wales.
And it looks like Maisie may be playing a baddie after all, as photos show her holding up the Doctor's horse-drawn stagecoach and pointing a gun in his direction.
The star – who plays Arya Stark in the popular HBO fantasy drama – rides in on a horse to stop the Doctor in his tracks.
It looks like the Time Lord is travelling into the past for the episode, which will air later in the year.
The star has kept silent about her character's role in the sci-fi drama
Maisie's character stops the Doctor in his tracks
Dressed in a full period costume, Maisie makes a convincing highwayman as she covers her face with a mask, a red handkerchief and a tricorne.
Her detailed outfit includes knee-high leather boots, a frilly shirt and a heavy coat.
It was revealed at the end of March that the British actress would be making a guest appearance in sci-fi favourite Doctor Who.
However, Maisie has kept fans guessing about her role on the show.
"There's been a lot of speculation about whether she's like a younger Clara or whether she is a new character completely," she recently said.
Maisie recently celebrated her 18th birthday on the Doctor Who set
"I'm not going to tell you which one. Whether she is good or bad is up for discussion, I think. She does put the Doctor to the test and it's sort of a dynamic that we haven't seen before."
Speaking about joining the series, she added: "It's wonderful. The set's amazing.
"I'm used to being part of Game of Thrones and going into something where you're a small part of something else. You don't want to hold anything up because they've got such a well-oiled machine going.
"Everyone is so accommodating and lovely and happy to have me," the teenager added.