Thursday 5th July
Hollywood legend Dennis Hopper is being lined up for a role in Doctor Who.
The Easy Rider and Blue Velvet star is apparently in talks with bosses of the hit show about a guest role, according to reports in The Sun.
Hopper is expected to play a baddie in the fourth series which starts filming in Cardiff later this month.
An insider said: "Dennis is a big fan of the show and bosses are really keen to get him on board.
"Discussions have been going on for some time but his diary is proving a nightmare to work around.
"However, everyone is hopeful they can make something work."
Doctor Who bosses are hoping to attract a whole host of big names after the last run - starring David Tennant as the Time Lord - was watched by an average of more than eight million viewers.
On Wednesday it was announced that comic Catherine Tate will become the Doctor's new time-travelling companion.
And pop megastar Kylie Minogue has already started filming scenes for this year's Christmas special.
