Since being adapted for the small screen from Diana Gabaldon's book series, Outlander has become one of the world's most renowned TV shows. However, things could have been very different had earlier plans been executed.
Diana revealed: "I happened to see a really old Doctor Who re-run. Jamie struck me with his attitude and male gallantry and I thought the kilt was rather fetching." When asked about the possibility of a live-action movie, she said: "Yes, the books have been optioned several times for their film rights, and Outlander is currently under option. It's the sort of situation where you don't hold your breath, but just wait and see what happens."
It has since been revealed Hollywood action hero Liam Neeson had been considered for the lead role. His portrayal as the tiltular kilted protagonist in 1995 blockbuster Rob Roy may have lent some credence to the suggestion. It is now impossible to picture Jamie and Claire without seeing Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, who have truly made the characters their own. But before the Irish actress nailed the part of Claire, a rom-com favourite was in the mix.
The Battlestar Galactica producer confessed they struck gold with Sam early on, but finding Caitriona for Claire involved sifting through numerous auditions and tapes. Speaking to eonline, he recalled the defining moment when Caitriona delivered the line: "Help, stop, he's going over", as Jamie tumbles from the horse in an early scene, sealing her role.
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