Sam Heughan is prepared for his subsequent chapter.
The actor, 45, debuted a brand new coiffure whereas at San Diego Comedian-Con to advertise season 8 of “Outlander” on Friday.
Though his character Jamie Fraser is thought for his lengthy locks, Heughan opted for a buzz minimize within the low season.
Alongside along with his shorter coiffure, the Scottish actor rocked blonde facial hair.
Heughan was joined on the Comedian-Con stage by his co-stars Sophie Skelton (Brianna MacKenzie) and Richard Rankin (Roger MacKenzie) and the collection’ govt producers Matthew B. Roberts and Maril Davis.
Whereas on the panel, Starz dropped a teaser trailer for the eighth and ultimate season, which received’t hit the air till 2026.
In a video shared to X by Deadline, Heughan admitted he had no thought what he was getting himself into by becoming a member of the interval piece.
“I think Jamie didn’t know what he was getting into either. I think if you look back now, it’s like, ‘What if he hadn’t met Claire, that woman?’ But what a wonderful journey we’ve been on,” he mentioned. “We were just talking about the first time we came to Comic Con. It was just eye-opening for us to see this amazing fandom; thank you so much.”
The “Couple Next Door” star took a second to reward the fandom that has stood by the collection since its inception in 2014.
“You’ve been with us this whole journey, we’ve created this amazing family. So it’s been hard, that we’re saying this might be our last Comic-Con, but who knows?” Heughan teased. “And it’s just been such an amazing journey to go on with these incredible cast and the crew and, of course, amazing writers as well. So we’re very thankful.”
Concerning Jamie’s destiny in season 8, Heughan informed the gang that he’s “seeing the development of the character, being more fragile, having more to lose, having lost Claire about 50 times, he knows what it is to lose her, and he will do anything to stop it. So, yeah, it’s been an amazing journey.”
In the meantime, Caitríona Balfe, who portrays Claire Fraser, was unable to attend in individual.
“I’m sorry I’m not there with you,” she informed the viewers in a pre-recorded message. “I really wish I could be, but unfortunately, I’m filming something at the moment, and the schedule just wouldn’t allow it. So I offer my sincerest apologies. But I know that you’re in very, very capable hands with Sam and Sophie and Richard and Marin and Matt. I’m sending you all love.”
Balfe, 45, continued, “We have shared many a good time in Hall H together. I seem to recall vaguely, some drinking, some dancing, maybe some Irish dancing. There have been so many amazing memories, but it’s not done yet.”
Addressing the followers instantly, the actress mentioned, “I am so excited for you to see the final part of this journey that we’ve all been on together for eight seasons, 12 years, which has meant so much to all of us. I know I’ll see you in the coming months before the show airs, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing you all in person. But for today, have the greatest day, and I’m so sorry again.”
The panel additionally debuted a take a look at the brand new “Outlander” prequel collection, “Blood of My Blood,” which explores the love tales of Jamie Fraser’s mother and father, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, and Claire Beauchamp’s mother and father, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp.
As a brand new period of “Outlander” takes off Heughan revealed he didn’t stroll away from filming the ultimate season empty-handed.
“I did steal some things, but I was gifted a full Jamie Fraser. So I have his boots, his kilt, his jacket, his hat and wig,” he informed The Publish in January.
Heughan even took one of many prosthetic scars he wore on his again from when Jamie bought whipped in his youth.
“That’s been framed, and is on my wall,” he gushed.
“Blood of My Blood” premieres Aug 8 on Starz.
