Starz Teases Premiere of Outlander Season 3!
What’s that sound you heard? The collective screams of hundreds of thousands of Outlander fans when Starz announced today that the Droughlander would continue until September 2017. Based on Voyager, Diana Gabaldon’s third novel in the Outlander series, season 3 will include 13 episodes and feature all the time travel adventure you could ever possibly want in your historical fiction.
Production and filming on the current season will now move from its home base in Scotland to Cape Town, South Africa, to shoot sea voyage scenes on the former sets of the STARZ original series “Black Sails” which is airing now on Starz. Production is expected to wrap in June 2017. But don’t worry, “Outlander” fans: “Outlander” will attend San Diego Comic Con this summer! And word is they’ll be offering fans a chance to experience more of this beloved series in person. Any guesses about what that might be? (We’re hoping for an amazing offsite!!)
If you haven’t read the novel on which season 3 will be based, the story picks up right after Claire (Caitriona Balfe) travels through the stones to return to her life in 1948. From Starz:
Pregnant with Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) child, she struggles with the loss of the love of her life, the fallout of her sudden reappearance and its effect on her marriage to her first husband, Frank (Tobias Menzies). Meanwhile, in the 18th century, Jamie suffers from the aftermath of his doomed last stand at the historic battle of Culloden as well as the loss of Claire. As the years pass, Jamie and Claire attempt to make a life apart from one another, each haunted by the memory of their lost love. The budding possibility that Claire can return to Jamie in the past breathes new hope into Claire’s heart… as well as new doubt. Separated by continents and centuries, Claire and Jamie must find their way back to each other. As always, adversity, mystery, and adventure await them on the path to reunion. And the question remains: When they find each other, will they be the same people who parted at the standing stones, all those years ago?
Juicy, right? Should be. Voyager is a fan favorite in the 8-novel Outlander series. So why the long wait for season 3? Carmi Zlotnik, President of Programming for Starz said “While ‘Droughtlander’ will last just a little longer, we feel it is important to allow the production the time and number of episodes needed to tell the story of the ‘Voyager’ book in its entirety. The scale of this book is immense, and we owe the fans the very best show. Returning in September will make that possible.”
Steve Kent, Senior Executive Vice President, Programming, Sony Pictures Television said, “With the scope of the production and all of the intricate details that go into the Emmy®-nominated sets and costumes, we had to make sure everything is kept to the high standard of the previous seasons and Diana Gabaldon’s beautiful story. We’re so proud of the incredible work that Ron and the Outlander team have done.”
Ok, we get why you’re trying to appease us! We just want more “Outlander”! When questioned by fans about why the 13 episode season isn’t premiering until September, Maril Davis, an executive producer on the show gave some insight into where the show is in the process:
@mandersonmsp84@zeffb3k@CKgroupie@TheMattBRoberts to give you some idea, our 1st EP isn’t through post yet. More VFX work this year
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) February 15, 2017
More visual effects to look forward to! Hooray! “But wait,” you say, “Game of Thrones has loads of visual effects and they get their show out faster!” Maril has some insight into that, too.
@mandersonmsp84@fraochjean@Wanderlust_2085 they have three separate full time units. We don’t. No complaints.Just facts. Have a good day!
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) February 15, 2017
It’s ok, “Outlander” fans. We’re gonna make it through. Everything points to season 3 being the biggest yet for “Outlander”. Here’s hoping it’s the best! Check out the video message from Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe below!’
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