Film legend Hopper may star in Doctor Who

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.