Outlander is returning for an eighth and final season!
While season seven, part two has yet to premiere, filming on the last season of the hit Starz drama has already taken place and recently wrapped up.
The main series may be coming to an end, but a prequel series is also in the works and filming is underway!
Outlander spans the genres of romance, science-fiction, history and adventure in one epic tale. It follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945, who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743 Scotland. When forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous young Scottish warrior, Claire’s heart is torn between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
With the new season in the works, we’re taking a look at which stars are returning for the upcoming final season and who has been announced to join the cast.
Sam Heughan – RETURNING
Sam Heughan will, of course, reprise his role as James “Jamie” Fraser.
Caitriona Balfe – RETURNING
Caitriona Balfe will no doubt be reprising her role as Claire Fraser.
Richard Rankin – RETURNING
Richard Rankin joined the cast in season two and he will once again be reprising his role of Roger MacKenzie.
Sophie Skelton – RETURNING
Sophie Skelton is all set to return as Brianna “Bree” Fraser MacKenzie for the final season.
John Bell – RETURNING
John Bell, who joined the cast in season three, will once again reprise his role of Ian Fraser Murray.
Lauren Lyle – RETURNING
Lauren Lyle portrayed Marsali MacKimmie in a recurring capacity on Outlander. From 2017 to 2022, she appeared in 25 episodes of the show.
César Domboy – RETURNING
César Domboy portrayed Fergus Claudel Fraser in a recurring capacity on the series. From 2017 to present, he’s appeared in 20 episodes of the series.
Charles Vandervaart – RETURNING
Charles Vandervaart is set to reprise his role of William Ransom, after joining the cast in season seven.
David Berry – RETURNING
David Berry joined the Outlander cast in season three and is reprising his role of Lord John Grey.
Izzy Meikle-Small – RETURNING
Izzy Meikle-Small joined the cast in season seven as Rachel Hunter and is reprising her role in the final season.
Kieran Bew – JOINING
Kieran Bew has joined the cast of the final season in the role of Captain Charles Cunningham, who is a retired British soldier.
Frances Tomelty – JOINING
Frances Tomelty joins the season eight cast as Captain Charles Cunningham’s mother, Elspeth Cunningham.
Carla Woodcock – JOINING
Carla Woodcock is joining the cast, where she will play Amaranthus Grey, a new member of the Grey family.
Caitlin O’Ryan – EXPECTED TO RETURN
Caitlin O’Ryan, who joined in season four, is expected to reprise her role of Lizzie Wemyss.
Joey Phillips – EXPECTED TO RETURN
Joey Phillips also joined the cast in season seven, as Dr. Denzell Hunter, and is expected to reprise his role for season eight.
Paul Gorman – EXPECTED TO RETURN
Paul Gorman joined the cast in season five, and has portrayed identical twin brothers Keziah and Josiah Beardsley. He is currently expected to return to the show for the final season.
Tobias Menzies – NOT RETURNING
Tobias Menzies has confirmed that he will NOT be back for the final season.
This may not come as a surprise to fans as both of Tobias‘ characters have been dead since season three (Black Jack) and four (Frank), and he has not appeared on the show since the middle of season four.
Source: justjared.com