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Feb. 19, 2014 / 11:10 AM

Karen Gillan of 'Doctor Who' to star in ABC pilot 'Selfie'

Actress Karen Gillan attends the BAFTA LA Britannia Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on November 9, 2013. Proceeds from the gala support education, scholarship, community outreach and archival projects. UPI/Jim Ruymen

Actress Karen Gillan attends the BAFTA LA Britannia Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on November 9, 2013. Proceeds from the gala support education, scholarship, community outreach and archival projects. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- British actress Karen Gillan is to play the lead in the ABC pilot "Selfie," EW.com reported.

Created by Emily Kapnek, the single-camera comedy is inspired by the classic transformation tale "My Fair Lady," the report said.

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Gillan is a former "Doctor Who" cast member, who will soon be seen on the big-screen in "Guardians of the Galaxy."

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