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Outlander News: Major Casting Announcement

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Billy Boyd

Just a few weeks ago, Outlander was renewed for two more seasons and three new promo pictures were released.

Now, major casting news has been announced for the upcoming season of Outlander. Those new cast members include:

Simona Brown

Billy Boyd (best known for the Lord of the Rings franchise) will play Gerald Forbes, a wealthy lawyer in Cross Creek who is friends with his prominent client, Jocasta Cameron (Maria Doyle Kennedy), Jamie’s aunt.

Caitlyn O’Ryan

Simona Brown (the A&E reimagined version of Roots) will play Gayle, the best friend and college roommate of Brianna (Jamie and Claire’s daughter).

Newcomer Caitlin O’Ryan will play Lizzie, a Scottish woman who goes on a big adventure with Brianna.

Natalie Simpson

Natalie Simpson (Les Miserables) will play Phaedre, the personal maid and seamstress for Jocasta, and is considered a trusted member of the River Run household.

Tim Downie

Tim Downie (The King’s Speech and Paddington) will play Governor William Tyron [an actual historical figure], the ambitious former British officer who used his family connections to land the position of governor.

As announced a few weeks ago, Outlander will premiere its 4th season on Starz sometime in November.

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