A Peek Under the Casting Kilt of 'Outlander'
June 5th 2012 14:33
There is one very important question plaguing the minds of die-hard Diana Gabaldon fans: who is going to play Jamie Fraser in the upcoming Outlander films/mini-series? Filling the boots (and swinging the sporran) of a Highland hero so vividly drawn in the minds of millions of loyal readers is no mean feat.
Here is a list of the attributes required:
- Incredibly rugged sexiness
- Elegantly refined sexiness
- Extreme height
- Red hair of a very particular shade (must be natural)
- A Scottish burr of a very particular degree (must be natural)
- The ability to pull off being ruthless, honourable, passionate, amusing, fierce, laconic, romantic, vulnerable, stoic, disturbed, and violent with a large smoked sausage, convincingly and possibly all at once
Now for those not familiar with what we are discussing here, I say get ye to a bookstore quick-smart. This story is one of the most enrapturing fantasy tales of all time, and extremely realistic (considering it involves time-travel through a stone circle).
So, back to the issue of casting about for a Jamie. Diana Gabaldon herself has said she knows not who it will be, though is partial to little-known actor, Allan Scott-Douglas, who played Jamie in the musical. I’m not entirely convinced about this, though he is much preferable to other more-famous actors whose names have been thrown out there. (Chris Hemsworth – NO, Kevin McKidd – NO, Gerard Butler – love him, but not for this).
Have you read the books? Do you have any ideas about who could play Jamie? Are you a budding actor who fits the bill? (If so, please send photos for review). (Sans shirt).
The film rights to Outlander were purchased four years ago by Essential Pictures and the project is currently still in development (probably because of all the angst over Jamie). Speculation about the production is heating up of late however, so stay tuned!
Michaelie Clark
Gabriel Aubrey: doesn't fit the bill, but has potential. Image: thegoddessblogs.com
- Incredibly rugged sexiness
- Elegantly refined sexiness
- Extreme height
- Red hair of a very particular shade (must be natural)
- A Scottish burr of a very particular degree (must be natural)
- The ability to pull off being ruthless, honourable, passionate, amusing, fierce, laconic, romantic, vulnerable, stoic, disturbed, and violent with a large smoked sausage, convincingly and possibly all at once
Allan Scott-Douglas: not quite there. Image: Jon Davey
Chris Hemsworth: Home and Away doesn't help his cause. Image: fanpop.com
So, back to the issue of casting about for a Jamie. Diana Gabaldon herself has said she knows not who it will be, though is partial to little-known actor, Allan Scott-Douglas, who played Jamie in the musical. I’m not entirely convinced about this, though he is much preferable to other more-famous actors whose names have been thrown out there. (Chris Hemsworth – NO, Kevin McKidd – NO, Gerard Butler – love him, but not for this).
Gerard Butler: not this time. Image: celebs101.com
Have you read the books? Do you have any ideas about who could play Jamie? Are you a budding actor who fits the bill? (If so, please send photos for review). (Sans shirt).
Kevin McKidd: red hair does not a Jamie make. Image: zimbio.com
The film rights to Outlander were purchased four years ago by Essential Pictures and the project is currently still in development (probably because of all the angst over Jamie). Speculation about the production is heating up of late however, so stay tuned!
Michaelie Clark
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