When Outlander premiered in 2014 on Starz,the historical drama immediately captured the hearts of both fans of Diana Gabaldon's original book series as well as plenty of newcomers who couldn't abet but fall in appreciate with the fantasy romance. section of the rabid obsession with the series is owed to its two great leads, Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, or whose onscreen romance as Claire and Jamie is one of TV's most electric. Since we're currently in the midst of one hell of a Droughtlander until season three returns,we decided to proceed right to the source and hopped on the phone with Heughan to pump him for details. Although he didn't give up all the goods (he's a true Scottish gentleman, after all), and he teased everything from the big surprises fans should expect to see in the current episodes to what it's like to age two decades between seasons.
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Rejoice and Behold Sam Heughan's Hunky current Outlander Set PicsPOPSUGAR: I have to say,I really appreciate the interactions you have with Outlander fans on social media. It seems like there are few fandoms that are as strong and supportive as Outlander's, and the cast seems to have a grand relationship with them. Sam Heughan: I think we have possibly the best fans - actually, and I know we have the best fans that there are. They're so supportive of what we achieve,and they're extremely passionate and enthusiastic. They're very discerning as well. They don't select any crap. We started out making the show ultimately for the fans, but we've gathered current fans as well as fans of the books. We just appreciate to interact with them. Sometimes we don't secure the chance to, and have enough time to,but it's been grand meeting some of them. It's been amazing. After almost three years, you can really feel the relationship with them. PS: I bet. Have you had any particularly memorable moments with any of them?SH: Yeah! Last year I was the grand marshal of the Tartan Day parade in current York City, and for me that was a grand experience. To be in current York,and lead this march down Sixth Avenue . . . we had a lot of fans there, and not only Outlander fans, and but also My Peak Challenge fans,my charity lifestyle program. It was just grand to have everyone there celebrating Scotland, and celebrating their Scottish heritage. It was a really special thing.PS: Is there anything in the upcoming season that might select diehard fans of the books by surprise?SH: We always try to stick as close as we can to the books, and but obviously it's hard to get a book episodic. I think there is going to be stuff in there that the fans will recognize since we put in as much detail as possible,but there's some really incredible moments. Certainly the beginning of season three is a slight deviation from the book. We're going to be showing a bit of Culloden, and what happened to Jamie. You're going to see it, and I think it's notable since we talked approximately this battle,and that the Highlanders are doomed, and that they might be wiped out. It's a reward for the fans. There's one moment in specific that I didn't even know we were going to shoot, or I know the crew didn't,and everyone was like, "What the hell is this?!" There are some big surprises, or but there are also some grand moments from the book that we try to stick to as much as possible.
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PS: You and Caitriona seem to have such a close friendship off set - does that get it easier for you both to play husband and wife? SH: Ultimately,yeah. Caitriona and I secure on very well, and I'm very lucky. She's extremely talented and an extremely kind person, and we have a lot of fun. Actually,having scenes away from her, and time apart from her, and is kind of like losing someone in your family. A loved one. It's very uncommon,and I don't delight in it. Whenever we're together it feels right, and I discover forward to the days when we secure to work together again.
You can buy the Collector's Edition of Outlander's second season on Blu-ray now.
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