What is the ONE request that Sam Heughan dreads being asked in auditions? Which Outlander star was cast only a few days before filming began and had to jump on a plane to Scotland?

Who had to lie to family and friends about where she really was? Oh, and did you know one of the cast members would have gone into IT before he pursued acting?!

In addition to the storyline and excellent production value, the impeccable Outlander cast is at the heart of the show’s success.

Our video brings you the best Outlander audition stories - from when it all started.

Who was cast first, Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser? Or Caitriona Balfe as Claire Outlander? Even if Sam and Cait had been perfect on their own, it wouldn’t have worked if they didn’t pass their screen test.

No surprises here: they passed with flying colors and had instant on-screen chemistry! (Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe chemistry test)

What attracted Outlander Tobias Menzies to the dual roles of Frank and Black Jack Randall? And does this actor deserve more credit for his performance?

Most of the cast members were nervous before and during their auditions and Outlander screen tests. Have you heard the sweet stories of how Sam and Richard Rankin supported the rest of the cast?

Sophie Skelton has the most unbelievable story to tell – from the day of her final audition NOT going according to plan, to wait a whole YEAR to hear back from Ronald D. Moore and the casting team!

What convinced the initial skeptic Diana Gabaldon that Heughan was in fact the right fit for the role of Jamie? As well as a few other facts about the Outlander casting process.
We hope you'll enjoy taking a walk down memory lane with us!

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