Starz has released the first photo of Scottish actor Sam Heughan in character as Jamie Fraser in the original series “Outlander.” Adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international bestselling novels, the series is currently filming on location in Scotland and will air on Starz in 2014. The “Outlander” series spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history […]
The Starz series “Outlander” has added another piece to its cast in Laura Donnelly. Donnelly, who co-starred in ABC’s “Missing” in 2012, will play Jenny Fraser Murray in the series based on Diana Gabaldon’s novels. The character is the older sister of 18th century Scottish warrior Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and runs the family estate, […]
Starz, in association with Sony Pictures Television, has announced today that Caitriona Balfe will play the role of Claire Randall in the upcoming series “Outlander,” adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books. The show will premiere on Starz in 2014. The quick-witted, stubborn-but-lovely, English “sassenach” Claire Randall has been adored worldwide by fans since the […]
Starz, in association with Sony Pictures Television, has announced today that Graham McTavish (The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, “24”) will play Dougal MacKenzie and Gary Lewis (Billy Elliot, Gangs of New York) will play Colum MacKenzie in the original series “Outlander.” The series will be adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books, with the first […]
Tobias Menzies is moving from one beloved fantasy franchise to another. After starring as Edmure Tully in “Game of Thrones,” Menzies has landed a dual role in Starz’s upcoming “Outlander” adaptation. Starz announced that Menzies will play both Frank Randall, the 20th century husband of main character Claire Randall, and his 18th century ancestor English […]
Scotsman Sam Heughan has landed the lead role of Jamie Fraser in Outlander, a Starz original series being adapted by Battlestar Galactica‘s Ronald D. Moore from Diana Gabaldon’s series of international bestsellers. Rumors of Heughan’s casting first circulated last week, though at the time Starz insisted there was “no done deal.” “Oh. My. God. That […]
Starz has ordered an adaptation of “Outlander” to series, with “Battlestar Galactica” exec Ronald D. Moore on board to pen and exec produce. “Outlander” is based on a book series by Diana Gabaldon and blends romance, sci-fi, history and adventure as Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945, is transported back in time to […]