Celebrity fans become just as excited and passionate as the rest of us when it comes to Outlander.
The most prominent celeb fan in our community is of course William Shatner, whose Charity Horse show is this weekend. There is still time to buy a raffle ticket for $5.00 for a chance to win an Outlander t-shirt signed by Sam. To read about Bill’s Outlander fan journey and for more info on his charity CLICK HERE.
Actor, writer, director Lou Diamond Phillips whose portrayal of Ritchie Valens in La Bamba made him a household name, is also a fan. He discovered Outlander in April of last year, when he binge watched Season 1. He said Outlander reminds him of a Follett novel, referring to best selling author Ken Follett, a Welsh author of thrillers and historical novels.
I know I'm late to the party but I just binged S1 of #Outlander…Wow! What an incredible show! Reminds me of a Follet novel. @YMPhillips
— Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) April 24, 2016
According to TV Guide, LDP Is of Scotch-Irish, Cherokee, Filipino and Hawaiian decent, so maybe that wee bit of Scots ancestry nudges along his interest.
He was on Twitter again last summer with compliments about Season 2 for Graham and Duncan…
Hey @grahammctavish stellar work in the Hail Mary episode. Well done, lad! #Outlander
— Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) June 27, 2016
@LacroixDuncan Stellar work on #Outlander! Such integrity and grit. Well done!
— Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) July 10, 2016
And in July, 2016, here he is looking quite excited for the S2 finale… Patty O’Furniture indeed.
Tacos tonight for the #Outlander finale! Reminds me of that famous Mexican/Irish landscaper Patty O'Furniture! pic.twitter.com/K464fsuWWT
— Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) July 10, 2016
This past April there was some Twitter talk about Lou joining the cast of Outlander, in which a fan (Ruth) proposed the idea, looping Maril into the conversation. Lou and Maril then relayed their appreciation of each other’s work…
@TallShipProds Love @LouDPhillips on Longmire! He's an @Outlander_STARZ fan. Maybe a role for him in Season 4?
— Ruth McDonald (@RuthLMcDonald) April 8, 2017
.Lol- Haven't started casting S4 yet. Trying to finish S3 first! But, have you ever been to Scotland @LouDPhillips ?
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 10, 2017
.Thrilled to hear you're a fan of the show. Big fan of your work as well! @Outlander_STARZ
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 10, 2017
With Season 4 writing, costume design, location scouting and set design underway, casting won’t be far off (well, Rollo has already been cast, as you know).
I did a little homework and it turns out there _is_ a perfect role for Lou in Season 4. Do you guys remember Nacognaweto? (‘Course ya do) Think Jamie, a bear, and a fish. The character description is practically made for Lou Diamond Phillips:
Nacognaweto is a village chief of the Tuscarora people and is of perhaps late middle age in Drums of Autumn, with tan skin and gray streaks through his black hair. Source: OutlanderWiki.
Maril has plainly said she is not a fan of stunt casting (the casting of a very famous actor or other celebrity as a guest star in a movie or TV show in order to garner publicity). I have to say I agree; I think it would pull me right out of the story line.
generally not a fan of stunt casting. Can be distracting 🙂
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) October 8, 2016
However, Dominique Pinon and Frances De La Tour are both well known, accomplished actors, as are Gary Lewis, Tobias Menzies, and Graham McTavish. So, who knows, maybe we will see Lou Diamond Phillips joining our beloved cast for Season 4.
In the meantime, we have a glorious summer of adventures ahead, and the beginning of another sweet autumn to experience before Season 3 hits the screen as news of Season 4 progress trickles in. Sending my best to you…
I love Lou Diamond Phillips and we are just waiting for t he final season of Longmire to be shown on Netflix. He would be great in Drums of Autumn. Great idea to the fan who suggested it.
I agree 100%. I can visualize him in that role!!!
Thank you! I think it’s a great idea! I hope he’s really interested and that Maril et.al. will give him serious consideration. He’s an outstanding actor!
Woot ! He’d be perfect in the role !
Love your website….always informative and professional. Well done.
Thank you Carolyn! ?
I think Lou Diamond Phillips would be great as an Indian, seeing as how he is part Indian. His role in Longmire rings true and certainly does not come across as being desperate to stand out. Hope those who pick the actors take a serious look at him.
He is such a wonderful actor and human. I love him in everything he has done. Longmire is really an excellent tv series; partly due to him and the rest of that cast. He would be a wonderful addition to Outlander; guest or whatever.?
Lou is currently on Longmire which might keep him too busy…
But Longmire is filming its final season so he’d be free by then?
Lou Diamond Phillips – YES! – Bill Shatner – NOOOOOOOOOOOO!
ditto
ditto x 2
Yes,Lou would be perfect!
?
Lou Diamond Phillips isn’t enough of a “big name” (in terms of pop-culture) to be considered “stunt casting.” Casting William Shatner would be stunt casting.
Agree!!
I agree Anna!
I think Lou Diamond Phillips would make a great Nacognaweto. He is a wonderful actor and would be perfect for the role.
Graham Greene is a favorite actor who could be a character in the Tuscarora village as well.
Graham Greene in the Tuscarora village, for sure. LDP = Stephen Bonnet, maybe?
Stephen Bonnet is a blonde green eyed Irishman
I think if I saw Kicking Bird in Outlander my head would explode!
Cheryl you made my mom laugh SO hard with this comment! ?
I been a fan of LDP for many years. He would add credence to any roll he plays.
Lou Diamond Phillips would be excellent in the role of Nacognaweto. Graham Greene, Wes Study and many other fine actors should also be considered for the native American roles in Season 4 and beyond.
I agree! Shatner would be wayyyyto much of a distraction.
I agree with you guys. A cameo at most for him
Dominic Pinon and France de La Tour are French actors and thus not so well known in the States.
Good point
LDP = Nacognaweto for sure! I eould love this so much!
Been a fan of Mr. Phillips for years. Would be very good. Very good actor.
I think Lou D.Philips would be great too…he always plays a good part….Good actor !!!
I’m also a Hugh fan of LDP. Love his role on Longmire. Haven’t missed an episode. Have been an Outlander addict since I picked up the first book. Think this role is perfect for LDP.
please cast Lou Diamond Phillips,in any role for season 4.WE WANT LOU!!!!
LDP, Yes, yes, yes!
Please consider LDP. His persona is perfect. Yes, there are alot of native American and Canadian actors who should be considered. LoVeD the books. ♡♡♡ In LoVe with the Show!
Yes, please consider LDP for a role in season 4. He’s a great actor.
LDP is a great actor and can easily assimilate into any role you throw at him. I think he’s a great choice for Nacognaweto.
I love the thought of Lou Diamond Phillips in Outlander and I think he would be perfect for the Tuscarora chief! There are others in the show, that we’ve seen act, that are “famous”, so why not give Lou a try and he already loves the show!! Perfect combination!
I have been a fan of Mr. Phillips for a very long time. He was a great asset to the series Longmire. I’ve longed to see him in more roles. I think he would be great a choice since he has wonderful Native American looks.
LDP would be perfect in that role. He is wonderful in Longmire.
In favor of any actor who can stand up to the high quality of the rest of the cast.