Okay Beauts , I’m here for 30-40 mins for as many questions as we can get in ( Im supposed to be in a recording studio so if I suddenly blank for a minute it’s because I’ve ducked under the table out of producer’s sight!) #Outlander #meetJocasta #bringIt
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
On joining the Outlander team…
I felt immediately welcome ❤️ https://t.co/PXfD03aDsF
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
and meeting the fandom.
Not at all, you’re quite the tribe 😊 https://t.co/DkkGcRYijA
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
On cheeky coworkers…
Every scene with @leeboardman had us shaking our shoulders and weeping with laughter ( and not when we were supposed to be in that state!) 😂 https://t.co/nNVLhFQapl
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
Lee, Colin, and Maria, on location, Outlander Season 4 Source: @leeboardmen Twitter
On what drew her to Jocasta, and the challenge of playing her…
THIS, I love…
I felt her so deeply connected to her family, she carried them in her bones https://t.co/Dn8XSrKkP4
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
Vanessa M: What drew you to the part of Jocasta the most?
Maria: I felt I was going to have loads of places to go good/bad/ruthless/tender….. she’s flawed but I love her # dont judge me
Think i just did this but I ….love her, she’s incredibly strong in the middle of a hugely difficult life https://t.co/ianTuaOLHH
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
Absolutely, but I’m up for it 👍🏽 https://t.co/KL5ay3CaZ4
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
To figure a way to play her sight impairment was/is the most difficult https://t.co/QLsVCeeBh6
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
It was very challenging, very lonely actually, not to be able to look my fellow actors in the eye https://t.co/pRAkpGDeTH
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
I practised in my own home with blindfolds and I spoke to some folks anout their visual impairment ….. of course many things are done for me ( Jocasta ) because of River Run …. https://t.co/LIB8rMMvsk
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
The added layer and the thing I kept coming back to was the time ….. how different a woman’s position in society was, ( even one as smart and powerful as Jocasta ) how precarious https://t.co/324oTPMVT1
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
On Jocasta’s accent, and acting with accents in general…
I love having an accent, it makes you not be yourself https://t.co/ODu8JCoupW
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
I have done a few! It’s great, it helps you be someone else. https://t.co/QHRLdIYLAd
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
I’d love to try something really sing-songy like Icelandic ! https://t.co/DDop8h9lUI
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
On the character of Jocasta, and what they have in common…
Loyalty https://t.co/sUhwxIOra1
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
I think maybe I’m a survivor type of person……I like a challenge and I NEVER give up/in https://t.co/LUJfKB4foW
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
Ha ha ha…. I think I’m an open book really …. I’d like to learn from her! https://t.co/nKPRDcm3SF
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
Think i answeredcearlier but another thing I’ve …ehr….discovered is that we both like whiskey! https://t.co/reqF4A76FK
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
On that incredible first scene with Sam…
I really just thought about all my relatives … the older ones who had left Ireland on boats and were never reunited with their families….. how much they must have longed for them https://t.co/JLS5e3JpUc
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
On prepping for the role…
I watched Seasons 1-3 of the tv show then read book 4 and am now on 5! https://t.co/eHmKDsc2ME
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
I did some more reading of course, I have to say that playing that scene in #donoharm was very very hard for everyone. We knew we were acting ….. but that it had been a real@occurance in another time https://t.co/wOgF4gzh1v
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
On Jerome’s portrayal of Rufus…
Wasn’t he though 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/nx9GXigSkU
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
On Jocasta and Claire…
I think she is struggling to understand her views or why Claire comes to hold them. Jocasta herself is utterly pragmatic. https://t.co/trMwHIcO6J
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
Strength https://t.co/T94sAly1ig
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
And Maria and Cait…
Absolutely brilliant ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/v1lFvQrXyG
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
Not secret but we did speak as gaeilge cúpla uair , cinnte . Its a beautiful language, we love it https://t.co/jjlS8MvBpP
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
We both love Gaeilge , Irish habits…..erhm…… does farting count? ( me not her Ladyship)! https://t.co/BHC9AOPesN
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
On the other characters…
Well Jamie is my blood, Claire is a strong woman which I hugely admire, Ulysses and I have a special connection…. Phaedra is a cheeky rip but i love her, Young Ian brought flowers….there isnt a bad one in the bunch to be honest ! https://t.co/HonsGcWSuE
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
Props for Costume and Production + what matters most…
I really only care about the story, the setting them becomes a necessary part of story telling….. I am enjoying the FABULOUS frocks on this though #fab https://t.co/B20mmjcLnz
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
I am mad about it ( I soent a lot of time wondering how to fit a sofa into my luggage 🙄) https://t.co/bTX5B1VErw
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
On Maria…
I’m not great at baking 🍰😢 https://t.co/bRYLO463Zf
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
Ha ha, I did one quick * I’ll be in in a minute * type wave at them…. we’re grand https://t.co/qtnN2eyLjU
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
SORRY MY SPELLING IS ATROCIOUS …. im trying to answer as many as possible! #outlander #MeetJocasta
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
I’m always making things , songs, films , soups 😊 https://t.co/vatcPpZf6F
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
On comparing characters…
Ha ha ha, well theyre both fairly fearsome women and will protect family above all… agree?! https://t.co/wRhvmVdGFW
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
Acting advise…
Make work with the others you are studying with. All acting is reacting really and the more you do it ….. https://t.co/t4Tx3lXu0B
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
More about Maria…
Probably sushi 🍣 yum https://t.co/3IgZB37U6t
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
#SineadBurke @PantiBliss #Subset #thegreyareaproject to name a very few https://t.co/cJv20mpud9
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
Corrent amd all time are the same @lowtheband ( LOW) I am obsessed https://t.co/NBHPd2DzWr
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
People who use their voice or influence in the pursuit of fairness for all ( for those who may have less power or voice) ❤️ https://t.co/kqcFXoNuRy
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
Kindness is always good https://t.co/kB43aKWasC
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
I have to go lovely folks , some singing awaits, you were lovely to hang out with. Thanks #meetJocasta #MeetingtheOutlanderclan #Donoharm #outlander_STARZ
Do No Harm is a good motyo for life really isn’t it? Take care, see you somewhere x— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) November 12, 2018
And that’s a wrap. Wow, I feel so lucky to have this woman as part of Outlander!! To read more about Maria, GO HERE.
Wonderful performance! Love all Outlander –
Who is Mrs. S?
Maria Doyle Kennedy played a very complex, kick-ass woman in the TV show Orphan Black (2013-17), named Siobhan Sadler. In the show, her character was typically referred to as “Mrs. S.” She was phenomenal.
. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2234222/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm
Thank you Piper
Yes Thank you Piper!
I have not read the books and I’m still binge-watching earlier seasons and episodes.
When I read that Jamie was to meet Aunt Jocasta, I immediately thought of Oedipus’ mother/wife. I wondered if there might be a reference to the play. Then I learned that she was blind. There is the connection. I am amazed at the attention to subtle details from the writer. The ending was very hard to take, but was well-acted and believable. I will follow it to the end. I love the series.
Welcome Audrey!!
Aunt Jocasta was the “iron hand in the velvet glove”. She was listened to, regarded and respected, and got things done. She knew her people and considering the era in which she lived, this was a great accomplishment. I don’t believe in slavery or using people as utilities nor looked down upon, but in view of the times in which she lived she rather tiptoed around events as they came up. I don’t blame Jamie for wanting to create a life for himself and Claire, it was the best thing to do. Aunt Jocasta had her own plans for him, but Jamie was a leader not a follower.
I am watching it again now for the 5th time. More I watch it and more I like it. I know in the book when Claire tried to help Rufus, it was not at River Run but in a public place and she did help him to die so that he would not suffer more. But I like what they did in this episode. I love Sam’s performance and Maria Doyle Kennedy. Cait was very good too.
I usually like more on subsequent viewings too!