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Post by scottishdreamer on Jul 5, 2013 23:10:59 GMT -5
I hope he is a very good actor because he doesn't look anything like Jamie to me, SD. In my mind Gerry will always be Jamie so I might be a little biased. I only read the first book and I couldn't picture Gerry in that role. I assume Jamie becomes a leader and strong. Jamie in the first book was not like that at all and I was disappointed. Gerry is too old to play Jamie at a young age. They could have Gerry in the role with flashbacks to a younger guy playing him. I would love to see Gerry in a role being a Chieftain of a Clan. That would be spectacular!
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Post by kaly11 on Jul 6, 2013 12:09:02 GMT -5
I hope he is a very good actor because he doesn't look anything like Jamie to me, SD. In my mind Gerry will always be Jamie so I might be a little biased. I only read the first book and I couldn't picture Gerry in that role. I assume Jamie becomes a leader and strong. Jamie in the first book was not like that at all and I was disappointed. Gerry is too old to play Jamie at a young age. They could have Gerry in the role with flashbacks to a younger guy playing him. I would love to see Gerry in a role being a Chieftain of a Clan. That would be spectacular! Yes, you are correct in that Jamie is very young in the first book and really needs a younger man. However, he ages into Gerry at least in my mind. I see him as Marek in the first book aging into a Beowulf, all images in my head while reading the books helped along by fan videos. I believe Diana Gabaldon never favored Gerry for the role because she was obsessed by the red-hair and one-woman man idea and that was not Gerry's image at the time of movie talks. I believe she is married to a "ginger" as well. If she had met our Dianne years ago, she might have had a different experience as I truly believe Gerry would have been a great Jamie! Your flashback idea works great for me but that guy that apparently has the role doesn't do it for me nor did I favor the one in the musical.
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Post by elenoire on Jul 7, 2013 4:11:18 GMT -5
Things are not clear yet... www.deadline.com/2013/07/outlander-series-star-starz/update: Turns out Starz says its digital division made a mistake earlier today posting the tweet confirming Sam Heughan as the lead. Starz now has taken down the tweet announcing Heughan as Jamie Fraser in the TV adaptation of the Outlander series.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2013 11:23:09 GMT -5
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Post by sabrinta on Jul 11, 2013 4:20:14 GMT -5
Didn't know Heughan before read the announce.Lookin at his photos,I started thinking he probably will be a good Jamie I still hope Gerry could have a role in this series!!
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Post by Janet01 on Jul 29, 2013 7:32:16 GMT -5
US TV show Outlander handed financial assistance ahead of setting-up base in Scotland Scots actor Sam Heughan has already been cast in the lead role for Outlander Deadline News By Dailyrecord | 25 Jul 2013 16:08 ARTS body Creative Scotland is to provide funding towards a new American TV series to be filmed in Scotland.
It was announced last week that the US cable network Starz and Sony Pictures Television are to shoot their new programme Outlander on location in Scotland.
As part of that, the production company plans to build a new television studio and production base near Glasgow.
Creative Scotland, the arts body set up by the Scottish Government, is to provide them financial support to contribute towards their shooting and studio costs.
The level of support they will receive is still subject to negotiation but First Minister Alex Salmond said it would help "ensure a lasting legacy from this production".
Creative Scotland is also helping the producers to identify locations and studio space for the series, which is based on a series of novels by Diana Gabaldon which tells the story of a couple who time travel between 18th and 20th century Scotland.
Mr Salmond said in the face of "fierce" competition, staff at the arts body were "doing all they can to ensure that some of the most high-profile screen productions are attracted to Scotland".
The First Minister confirmed the help Creative Scotland is giving during a visit to a new arts hub on Shetland.
He said: "Scotland has always been a popular location for major television and movie productions, with classic films such as Chariots of Fire and Local Hero using our country's iconic scenery as a backdrop to tell some fantastic and memorable stories.
"In recent years, the reputation of Scotland as a movie and TV location has grown, with major productions now attracted not only by the stunning environment, first-class production crews and excellent facilities, but by the whole-hearted support offered by the Scottish Government and its agencies.
"We have huge potential to make Scotland a major centre for film production, but competition is fierce and bodies such as Creative Scotland are doing all they can to ensure that some of the most high-profile screen productions are attracted to Scotland, bringing industry jobs and securing incredible, money-can't-buy exposure for our breathtaking scenery."
He added: "As a sci-fi fan, I am particularly thrilled that the time-travel drama Outlander has been brought to Scotland, supported by Creative Scotland expertise and funding to contribute to shooting and studio costs and ensure a lasting legacy from this production in Scotland in terms of skills and studio production.
"This announcement, which could see a crew of around 200 assembled and an estimated spend of £20 million in Scotland, is a wonderful endorsement of the scenery, talent and facilities on offer to film crews in this country, and I can't wait to see some distinctly Scottish locations on screen.
"With huge movies such as Skyfall and World War Z and fabulous TV drama such as Shetland already shot here, Scotland is poised to become a major location for TV and film production.
"My government and its agencies are absolutely committed to ensuring that we do all we can to attract the very best drama and keep Scotland firmly in focus when it comes to film production."
The filming of Outlander is expected to run for about 38 weeks during 2013-14. As well as employing a local crew of about 200, an estimated 2,400 supporting roles are expected to be cast from within Scotland and the rest of the UK during the filming of the series.
Scottish actor Sam Heughan, who studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow and who has starred in the TV show Doctors, has already been cast in the lead role.
Just read this!
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Post by tdcheck on Jul 30, 2013 15:44:32 GMT -5
When I first read Cross Stitch I was imaginging Gerry as Jamie - but now - he would make a fantastic Dougal.
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Post by elenoire on Jul 31, 2013 9:24:35 GMT -5
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Post by Dianne on Jul 31, 2013 11:54:57 GMT -5
OMG, Wouldn't that be freaken wild. Get the adult diapers ready because I would shit myself!
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Post by Janet01 on Jul 31, 2013 14:28:23 GMT -5
OMG, Wouldn't that be freaken wild. Get the adult diapers ready because I would shit myself! You and me both!!!!
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Post by Dianne on Jul 31, 2013 14:52:16 GMT -5
Here's one guys audition for Dougal. Cute but way to young. Dougal is a seasoned warrior. vimeo.com/67910965
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Post by tdcheck on Aug 1, 2013 2:37:36 GMT -5
If both Sam and Gerry were on the screen at the same time I think I may end up missing the show cus I'd be passed out from the hotness lol. Just need Ewan Mcgregor and Sean Connery in it now and I'd be a total puddle lol
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Post by tdcheck on Aug 1, 2013 13:16:41 GMT -5
I've always had a thing for Scots. My eldest was named Sean lol. My family are actually mostly welsh - but I went up to Scotland when I was 16 and totally fell in love with the place. Been up there a few times since (and going again in 16 days, not that I'm counting lol) Can't explain it. Maybe I was Scottish in a previous life ;-)
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Post by scottishdreamer on Aug 1, 2013 23:37:05 GMT -5
I also am very drawn to the Scottish people/country...everything. I don't know why but I always have been. I visited it a couple times and fell in love with it. I would love to go back soon.
I only read the first Outlander. How about if you all describe Dougal so we can get the whole picture? Sounds like a very interesting role from how you are reacting to the possibility. Is he in the books further along or may he be in the first set of episodes?
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Post by Dianne on Aug 2, 2013 7:28:02 GMT -5
I also am very drawn to the Scottish people/country...everything. I don't know why but I always have been. I visited it a couple times and fell in love with it. I would love to go back soon. I only read the first Outlander. How about if you all describe Dougal so we can get the whole picture? Sounds like a very interesting role from how you are reacting to the possibility. Is he in the books further along or may he be in the first set of episodes? He's in the first two books.... I described him earlier in this thread. If I was to compare him to another famous character it would be James Cann's character Sonny in the first Godfather movie. He's the one that gets killed at the toll booth. Like Sonny (Santino), Dougal is too hot headed to run a clan. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD61MGVXHRg&list=PL3B8C30F514E35168
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