Photo: Twitter: Maril, Sam, Cait, and another person (anyone know who this is?) in South Africa enjoying a break from filming (or read throughs).
Everyone ready?! For the Q and A lets use #AskMaril @Outlander_STARZ
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
Getting straight to the heart of the matter…
.yes #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
woot woot!
.heartbreak #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
oh boy…? ?
Here are some S3 updates…
Diane Jean Gregory: How is level of love, commitment & “freshness” amongst cast & crew this deep into S3?
I don't want to leave out those who are sleeping! Honestly, we all really love this show and enjoy each other's company. #BestCrew #askMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.were through episode 310
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.yes #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.i don't anticipate any issues with S3 as we are almost done and scripts are completed #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
Is everyone cast for season 3 now?
Maril: almost
.yes. #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.Young Ian, Marsali, Fergus, etc. The list of great characters is ling. they are all fabulous. #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.of course ????????
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.LOL – can't tell you! #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
Yay! I want to be surprised! I do believe DG said it’s not Marsali though…
.not sure yet #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
Ron said the same thing, and added “possibly” to this question… in his Recent Q&A (am I grabbing at straws here?)
.couple more months #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
According to my calculations ?, filming will run through the end of June, with post production running through the end of August.
.i assume there will be but we haven't heard where or when yet. Also a @Outlander_STARZ question #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
The premiere date has not been announced yet, but airing usually takes breaks over holidays, so the show will probably not premiere over Labor Day weekend. They could possibly do premiere events that next week (usually in NYC), Sept 5-8, with US premiere on Sept 10th. Sept 11th is an important date for the US and especially NYC, so if the premiere is in NYC, I would imagine that timeframe will be avoided for celebratory events. Could be the weekend of Sept 17, hard to know. This is all speculation, by the way.
Lot’s of Q&A about South Africa:
.fabulous. The crew has taken us in with open arms. And the studio space is fabulous #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.yes. It's been great. Love the sets #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.yes, we built sets in SA #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.no #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.Sadly, no. When I was there before I was really lame! Didn't get out on the weekends like I should have #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.I'd love to. I'm not in SA at the moment but when I go back I hope I can explore a little! #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.i do get seasick but I've only been on our gimbaled sets (sets that move mechanically) not out on water ???????? #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.the ship sets are amazing. The crew is lovely and it's been a fun experience for our Scottish crew to get out of Scotland! #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
I miss our crew
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.not at all! 🙂 #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
Sam is never far away it seems!…
.lol. NO! You'll go back to cold, rainy Scotland and you'll like it! Soak it all in now, Beav! ???? #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
Ummmm….. no. I think not.
Says me n Cait. https://t.co/DCpEHULZn3
— Sam Heughan (@SamHeughan) April 23, 2017
Earlier today (as in another time zone), Cait was relaxing on this beautiful morning in SA and had a brief exchange with Diana, before joining the Twitter Q&A…
Sun Daze …. ❤ pic.twitter.com/0bTzDAcHBM
— CaitrĂona Balfe (@caitrionambalfe) April 23, 2017
Yes mam !!! Hope your Sunday is just as relaxing Diana. Xxx
— CaitrĂona Balfe (@caitrionambalfe) April 23, 2017
.oh jeez. A) me B) you C) Bouton #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
?
This is a great question from Angela DA: Please show Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan’s screen test at some point! Even as short as the teaser? I beg! (I’d love to see that too – as would a few other million people, I’m sure).
Oh god…. would be interested to see though! https://t.co/tKvInLSzfi
— Sam Heughan (@SamHeughan) April 23, 2017
.This weeks war wounds !!! ???????? pic.twitter.com/Up6YDkzWEs
— CaitrĂona Balfe (@caitrionambalfe) April 23, 2017
Looks self inflicted to me…. https://t.co/ByvaC2daf5
— Sam Heughan (@SamHeughan) April 23, 2017
Angela DA also asked: If Sam Heughan is Beav, what’s your endearing name for Caitriona?
.sister sledge, you don't need an endearing nickname ????
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
Here’s a q from a cheeky Scotland crew member…
.lol. Have to plead the fifth here but we definitely miss you Chris!!
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
And Matt said earlier he’d be there, but maybe his question just didn’t get answered ?
https://twitter.com/TheMattBRoberts/status/856148751748136960
Some more questions about Sam and Cait…
.he's okay. ???? just kidding. He's great to work with. #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.the wine is pretty amazing in SA #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.she's also great to work with. She and Sam are a lot of fun to be around #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.all the time. ????#AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.lol I hadn't heard that but Eddie would have to come in and "audition" like everyone else! ???? #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
More cast/casting questions…
.they LOVE it. #sunburnCity #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.you just work it out and try to give them a heads up about when they are needed. The schedule is Always a jigsaw puzzle #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.aside from Tobias playing two characters, I can't imagine anyone else doing this.
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
I guess this means no Sam as Jamie and William (an idea proposed by a fan last week, although, Frank and BJR are never together, would make the Jamie and William scenes a bit tough…?).
Maril went on to say: “Not to say Duncan couldn’t pull it off. Just don’t think we would go there”
.no specific anecdotes but he has a great sense of humor. Just a lot of fun #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.We certainly aim to hire and cast nice people. David is lovely #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.Hello Brazil! David is great. Exactly what I imagined as Lord John #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
Season 3 challenges so far…
We love animals. And babies. Both are challenging for filming. Can't shoot as many hours and they don't listen! ????
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 22, 2017
.the wind/weather has been a challenge. Specifically while shooting on the boats #askMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.Its very windy in Cape Town and the ships are small. So not a lot of room for actors and crew #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
Season 4 q’s…
.we've started prepping but won't be able to start FULL prep until we finish S3. won't start immediately but it will be later this year
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.yep #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.LOL. Who doesn't love a little piglet?? I think the challenge will be when she gets bigger! #askMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
Maril’s favorites and other q’s…
.print shop comes to mind! 🙂 #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
It’s already been filmed, but I guess it remains her favorite (eeeeeee)
.we never film scenes for future seasons but we have filmed flashbacks for later in the season #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.Yes. It's in episode 303. A Claire line. Can't tell you now but remind me after it airs #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.the friendships that have been formed due to Outlander. #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.LOL. If there were, I certainly wouldn't out anyone! 🙂 Not my place
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.there is no secret. But flying back to LA is always easier for me as you're gaining time
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.We don't get to keep props BUT I do have one of the Lallybroch paintings hanging in my Scotland office #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.It IS very exciting. Very lucky to be involved! #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.get a car and drive up into the highlands #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.definitely not 🙂 #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.he recommended the books to me because I was looking for something to develop #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.yes, we are shooting a Philip K. Dick anthology series
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.yes I've read them all. Outlander and BOSAA are my favorites #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.first thing that comes to mind is the initials carving. Was disappointed we didn't do that #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.aside from Jamie and Claire my next favorite character is Young Ian.
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.i hope so. Not sure who else will be there yet #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.LOl. That's a question for @Outlander_STARZ ! #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
.yep. Show is in fine hands 🙂 #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
That's it for me. Thank you for showing up. Sorry if I didn't get to your question!! Have a great Sunday!! #AskMaril
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) April 23, 2017
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Joe Kennedy III would make an amazing William
What is BOSAA? A breath of Snow and Ashes?
Thank you Courtney, this was great.
Interesting and funny sometimes. But it helps us to calm our impatience which is good. Thank you Maril.
Showing all 29 episodes of Seasons 1 & 2 will conclude Sept 15th. The earliest I think Season 3 will premiere will be Sept 17 or 24, but the Emmys will happen on Sept 17th.
I predict Sept 24th for the premiere of Season 3.
Connie, good puzzle piece on the 29 episode lead up! I could see them ending the 15th and airing the 17th. But if the Emmys are that night, they will not want to compete with that.
My only thought is, if there are NYC premiere events the week before the premiere Sunday, and Sam has to be in Scotland for MPC stuff that Sept 23rd/24th weekend, when is the travel time? Of course, it is Sam, he may just travel all night and show up doing burpees the next morning.
Unless they do a rerun double feature and somehow get the 29 eps completed early for a Sept 10th premiere.
love a good mystery.
George MacKay, English actor who played eldest son in movie, Captain Fantastic with Virgo Mortenson, would be a good William…. ginger, too!