Outlander Cast Marks Final Table Read, Bidding Farewell to Beloved Series
The much-anticipated end of the *Outlander
saga is drawing nearer, as the cast of the Starz drama gathered for their final table read. The momentous occasion marked the conclusion of filming for the last block of episodes, including the series finale.
Taking to social media, cast members shared heartfelt messages and behind-the-scenes photos, offering fans a glimpse into the bittersweet atmosphere. Caitriona Balfe, who plays the formidable Claire, posted an Instagram reel featuring snapshots of herself, co-star Sam Heughan, and Sophie Skelton, alongside her name card for the reading.
"Here we are...11 years, 101 episodes and a whole lotta love, sweat and tears (and some blood)," she wrote. "Thank you @outlander_starz @sptv @samheughan @sophie.skelton @rikrankin @johnhunterbell @izzy_meikle @caitlinoryan and all the rest of our cast and crew and fansâ¦. Itâs been a journey and a half â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ @nightmaril @matthew_b_roberts and all our writers and producers."
Heughan, famed for his portrayal of the captivating Jamie Fraser, shared a selfie with Balfe during the reading, captioning it "Final readthrough. Final block. Final season."
Skelton, who plays Bree, Claire and Jamie's daughter, also documented the milestone, posting a picture of herself with her dog outside a grand historic building. "Bring your dog to final read through day," she wrote.
Executive producer Maril Davis joined in the emotional outpouring, sharing a wider shot of the principal cast gathered around the table. "What an emotional day," she wrote. "The last read thru for the last block of *Outlander*. Tears were shed (mine) but thankfully we provided *Outlander
hankies to dry those tears. Hard to imagine that our first official read thru was 11 years ago. The final countdown has begun."
Based on Diana Gabaldon's bestselling novels, *Outlander
premiered on Starz in 2014, quickly captivating audiences with its blend of historical drama, romance, and adventure.
The show follows Claire, a World War II nurse who finds herself transported back to 18th-century Scotland after encountering mysterious standing stones during her honeymoon. In this new time, she meets Jamie Fraser and embarks on a love story that spans centuries. Since its premiere, the series has taken viewers on a thrilling journey with Claire and Jamie, from the Scottish Highlands to the court of Louis XIV, the Caribbean, 1960s Boston, the American colonies, and now, the American Revolution.
While Gabaldon is still working on the final tenth book in the series, the show will draw to a close with season eight. Part Two of season seven will premiere in November 2023, with season eight set for release in 2025. Production on the show is set to wrap up this autumn.
Although the series is coming to an end, fans can look forward to a prequel, *Outlander â Blood of My Blood*, currently in production.
