SPOILER ALERT: If you have not seen Episode 303 yet, don’t read this.
If you have, you know that they KEPT MURTAGH ALIIIIIIIVE!!!! I am first and foremost a book fan, but this screen departure did not bother me in the least. Any reason to get more Murtagh is a good one in my book (and I know I’m not alone!)
Duncan tends to be a little less lime lighty by nature, so it’s always a treat when he emerges. Here are the highlights from the Twitter Q&A he just finished…
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913447000196239363
On Duncan’s favorite scene to film…
#AskDuncan @LacroixDuncan murtagh is my favorite character so happy hes alive!???????? What's been your favorite scene to film in the whole show? pic.twitter.com/jir8UiMu4z
— Erin Barefoot (@erinhasnosocks2) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913448330629349377
I went looking for a screen grab of Duncan’s favorite scene, and I do believe I detect SMILES on the faces of our brave rescuers (at least Duncan and Grant) during this scene!
On Duncan’s all time favorite scene…
Any special Murtagh scene that will always be your favorite? I can't express enough how much I love your character & your work ???? #AskDuncan
— maram (@maram) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913448656614842368
On Duncan’s relationship with Sam…
You & @SamHeughan have great chemistry on screen as Jamie & Murtagh. Did you & Sam hit it off right away when you first met after being cast. You seem like your great friends off set too. Thank You for Murtagh????#AskDuncan
— Noella L. Fountain (@reddgirl56) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913449488198627328
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913449765249191936
On Duncan’s favorite Outlander character… he likes villains
@LacroixDuncan Which is your favorite character of the tv series? #askduncan #outlander
— shelby (@theshelbyss) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913450049002237953
On injuries during filming…
Any injuries while filming? #AskDuncan @LacroixDuncan
— Christine Tappe (@tappevision) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913450411700490240
Outlander armorer, Jim Elliott
Duncan’s favorite thing about Murtagh…
@LacroixDuncan whats your favorite thing about murtagh ? #askduncan
— Sophie Skelton France (@SophieSkeltonFR) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913450746028396544
On Murtagh’s sex life…
@LacroixDuncan Murtagh makes many lasses' hearts flutter. What would he say if he knew he was a sex symbol in 2017? ????????❤️ #AskDuncan pic.twitter.com/xG39kNVRrI
— Murtagh's Maidens (@MurtaghsMaidens) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913451135482126337
Duncan has one tattoo, for those of you wondering, and his favorite book is Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy.
When asked what Murtagh would do if he met Brianna, Duncan said…
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913451693010014210
Makes perfect sense!
Grrrrreat question…
@LacroixDuncan In developing Murtagh, the character, what was your greatest challenge. In the books, he does not say much… #AskDuncan
0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes— Mónik ????☕️???????? (@monicaferro) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913452007339495424
Wow, his first big job??? I’d say your approach worked, Duncan! Stick with it.
On the most emotional scene…
@LacroixDuncan what is the most emotional scene you shot? #AskDuncan
— amélie ⚡???? (@outlanflin) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913452636703162369
Nahhh, I don’t think so. This is such a moving scene. In fact, I was just in a lecture given by Àdhamh ÓBroin in which he read what he was given in the script for this scene, then he read his translation of it into Gaelic, and then he read the back translation of the Gaelic into English. Such a beautiful, poetic language. I’m sure he would have told the actors exactly what they were saying, and it comes across. I can paraphrase… and I won’t do it justice. Jamie is basically asking to be put out of his misery, and Murtagh is saying some version of you’ll be ok. Jamie is saying nooo I won’t, and Murtagh says What about Claire?? Would you leave her a widow? And Jamie says something like Some things you don’t get passed. Gorgeous scene.
Duncan was asked when we will see Murtagh again, to which he answered “As yet, I honestly don’t know.” Which means, he is either holding out on us, or we honestly don’t learn what happens to Murtagh in Season 3?? Or we do learn his fate, but without him being shown again. Time will tell.
Duncan was asked if he’s played Shakespeare before, to which he answered: “Yes I’ve played Macbeth and Malvolio. I’d love to have another crack. I’d love to play Iago from Othello.”
On Murtagh’s bravery…
What do you think keeps Murtagh brave? @LacroixDuncan #askduncan
— jules ???? (@K4THERINEPIERCE) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913453397432569856
Who would you peg as a smuggler, Murtagh or Duncan? ?
https://twitter.com/karenjeffers67/status/913452240500854784
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913453677523996673
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Duncan is a My Peak Challenge guy, and has been climbing some munros in Scotland lately. Asked if there are more in the plans, he said, “Its been a few weeks since the last one but I’m planning on Ben Nevis before the end of year!”
Duncan’s favorite actor/actress growing up: “That changed during my teenage years from Clint Eastwood to Marlon Brando as a young kid it was Burt Lancaster because of his backflips ?.”
Duncan on Outlander fame…
@LacroixDuncan did you have any idea that you would get all the outlander fan love when this began and how do you feel about it
— Debi (@charittes) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913455122277175297
Yes, i would imagine if you’re going out like this, you are not recognized as Murtagh! ?
Photo from Duncan’s Twitter account Sept 20th, with caption: Hard at work today on a new project. Thinking hard about the next scene. Intense stuff.
On Duncan’s favorite set location…
@LacroixDuncan What has been your most favorite set location and why? #AskDuncan #Murtagh ❤️
— The So. Sassenachs™ (@SSassenachs) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913455691960070152
How is Duncan like Murtagh?
@LacroixDuncan #AskDuncan @Outlander_STARZ , ❤️ u, Duncan! What character trait do you share with Murtagh? Welcome back from the dead!
— Lea Red (@LeaRed11) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913455978926022661
Such great questions!
@LacroixDuncan how hard was it to keep Murtagh's survival a secret? #Askduncan
— Alison Rowland (@AlisonLRowland) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913456589717299200
Asked about his favorite TV show, Duncan said: “I’m a big fan of Ray Donovan and the Netflix cartoon Rick and Morty. Ooooh yeah Rick and Morty makes me happy.” Steph Bryant asked Duncan’s favorite place to travel and unwind, and Duncan answered: “I’ve visited a few places I’d never thought I’d get a chance to thanks to the show but Scotland and the West of Ireland are hard to beat”
On what he loved about the job…
@LacroixDuncan You made so many of us fall in love with Murtagh. What have you loved most about working on #Outlander? #AskDuncan
— Dr. McJ (@EMcDonnellJones) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913457723982925824
On who’s the funniest on set…
@LacroixDuncan who's the funniest on set? #AskDuncan
— amélie ⚡???? (@outlanflin) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913458200342618119
On learning Gaelic…
@LacroixDuncan how difficult was it to learn Gaelic?
— Heather Beck (@heathercbeck) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913458533307383810
Favorite poets are “either T.S Eliot or Charles Bukowski depending on mood or whisky taken”
On Murtagh’s fate…
https://twitter.com/dixongrimes/status/913459134913183744
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913459599679922181
On future love scenes…
@LacroixDuncan we had one love scene in season two. What actress would you want Murtagh to romance? #askduncan
— Peaceful Pirate (@Peaceful_Pirate) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913459859521245184
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Duncan would love to play Lemmy in Motorhead.
On Murtagh and Fergus…
@LacroixDuncan Mutagh and Fergus had a fun relationship. How do you think they will get along once he is grown? #AskDuncan
— Anne Swetonic (@aswetonic) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913461111294451713
On Murtagh’s costumes…
@LacroixDuncan #AskDuncan What's been the best (or worst) costume Murtagh has had to wear?(Murtagh didn't seem to love the French clothing)
— Tori Ludwig (@toribludwig) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913461589172477952
Yes, putting this one in, for the witty reply…
would Murtagh go through the stones if he ever has the chance ? Which time would he land in ? #AskDuncan
— maram (@maram) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913462177838829569
and finally…
@LacroixDuncan What's for supper? #AskDuncan
— Teresa Robson (@AuntTeeCee) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913462822180462592
https://twitter.com/LacroixDuncan/status/913463192201854978
And… that’s a wrap!
Thanks Courtney for this. I think that Duncan is a very talented actor and I hope he gets many more good parts. I have this tidbit for anyone interested: I read that Sam once said that Duncan was probably the most Method actor of the whole cast (Method in reference to the Actors’Studio which uses a method based on Stanislavski’s method ( he was a drama teacher in Russia). It focuses on truth. I believe that Duncan has certainly integrated that notion in his performance.
One of the very best interviews ever. Duncan was wonderful and the questions were great !! Thank you. I hope Duncan goes to more acting roles and we get to see him often .
Had been hoping they’d keep Murtaugh alive…amazing portrayal…had to love you!!
Bit of a massive stab in the dark, but if Duncan Lacroix reads/sees this message would he mind contacting me. Name is Martin Donaldson. Know him from distant pastures. Bout time we had a catch up matey. Btw, I’m now based permanently in Glasgow.
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