Outlander optioned for film
Outlander has now been optioned for film – here’s an article from Variety. You can read Diana Gabaldon’s take on the whole thing.
If it goes forward, hopefully they cast it properly, particularly for Jamie. Not the right age, but the Life fan in me of course thinks of Damian Lewis. And on the other hand, a bit young and maybe not tall enough, Rupert Grint. Although, the beard he sports here makes him look older (photo from Wild Target filming, via Snitchseeker). So who could be cast that passes for being in their early 20s, could do a Scottish accent, pull off the kilt, and is 6 ft tall? Being a redhead would be a bonus, but there’s always hair dye.
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Dang! The dude would have to be extremely good looking to pass as Jamie. I love Rupert to death, but I don’t think he’s right.
I’ll have to think about this and get back to you…
I was just thinking off the top of my head, I don’t think Rupert would consider this type of role now. Casting for young Jamie will be hard. Hope it goes nowhere near what this article suggests.