I didn’t realise when I was younger that women were written so badly but going further into this career I realised there are a lot of really bad characters, that it’s not common to come across females who aren’t just ‘the girlfriend.’"
“Me and Jenna were talking about it. When you get a script they always include a sentence or two about the character, something like – Jason: 36, strong, built, quick, witty and a description of his personality. There there’s his girlfriend – Sarah: hot, blonde. And that’s it! ‘Hot looking but in a cute way.’ That’s your character!
[I hope I] never have to play a character that is only there to benefit a male lead.
Doctor Who: Maisie Williams discussed “badly written” female characters with Jenna Coleman (spoiler warning so click at your own risk.)
(via parallelgallifrey)