Sil, the slimy alien entrepreneur who appeared in 1985’s Vengeance on Varos and 1986’s The Trial of a Time Lord, is to return in a new independent drama produced by Reeltime Pictures.
Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor is written by Philip Martin, Sil’s creator and the writer of all the TV episodes in which he appeared. Reprising the role of Sil is Nabil Shaban, who will be appearing in costume as the character for the first time in over 30 years. Also returning is Christopher Ryan as Lord Kiv, Sil’s boss, who has since found another body to occupy…
Other cast members include Ace actress Sophie Aldred (who’ll be playing an alien) and Jacqueline King, best known to Doctor Who fans as Sylvia Noble, Donna’s mum.