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Outlander: Sam Heughan’s Twitter Q&A

Happy Outlander Day! Season 2, AND a Twitter Q&A with Sam! See if you can find the couple of questions that had the most responses (and the most THUDs).

Q As an actor how do you prepare for scenes like Wentworth? Do you find them difficult?
A We’ve just been rehearsing those scenes. We have a wonderful script and a great director but it’s a good challenge.

Q Do you think you’ve developed a deeper/richer appreciation for being Scottish because of your role in the series?
A Yes, rediscovering Scotland has been important, and part of Jamie’s journey. It feeds the story in every way.

Q How many Scotsmen does it take to change a lightbulb? Och! It’s no that dark!
A What’s a lightbulb?

Q What is the optimal season to film in Scotland or do you guys film in all seasons?
A We have 4 seasons in one day. Every day sun, rain, cloudy, etc. It’s a challenge but Scotland shines!

Q How much time will you have off before filming Season 2?
A We have season 2???? OH YEAHHHH! We have SEASON 2 EVERYONE!

Q What was your reaction when you heard Outlander will be renewed for another season?
A We just found out! Officially. Off for a wee dram later with everyone!

Q Will your Jamie be saying “Mmphm?” I have no idea what that sounds like.
A Wait and see in the show…! “AAAAaaaaach”

Q You must work very long days! What do you nosh on to keep you going?
A PB of course… We have a great catering team plus a new craft services #coffeeandcake

Q How many hours in a day do you typically film?
A Shooting hours are 12. Plus pre call of maekup and costume, could be anything extra from 1-4 hours depending… plus travel.

Q If there was a gag reel who would be featured the most among the cast?
A CAIT…

Q Did you read the books before filming??
A Of course. Though only book one (several times) and companion books. Didn’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves.

Q How long does it take to learn the Gaelic lines/how long til it feels natural? U all sound as if speaking all your life.
A A few sessions with Adam. He’s great and it’s an important part of the show (and Jamie’s character).

Q On the basis of your friendship with Tobias, how did you deal with the scenes of the flogging?
A I’ll get him back…

Q How long does it take makeup to make your back look scarred?
A Two hours before getting dressed. and half hour after. It’s made in two pieces, three makeup personnel work on it at the same time.

Q Shakesperean character you would most like to play?
A Titus.

Q Do you prefer location or set?
A Location. It’s so great to go outside and the countryside gives the actor a lot to play with. #midges

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Q It seems you enjoy the horses. Are you considering horseback riding as an off camera pursuit?
A I love it. Go as much as I can when I’m not working. We have a stables near studio. Sleepy stays there.

Q Were you in Jamie’s shoes would ye have married Claire?
A Hmmmm, I’d better say YES, or won’t hear the end of it!?

Q Do you have a favorite tartan?
A My family is MacDonald.

Q Congrats on 2nd series! Are you going to read Dragonfly in Amber now?
A Absolutely.

Q What is your favorite quote from Episode 2 (or from any other episode you can think of spontaneously)?
A I love the gaelic. And… watch on Saturday, there are some fantastic moments!

Q Are you continuing special training for your role? Sword play, horseback riding, weight training?
A Yes. Yes. Yes. Plus drinking whisky, VERY important.

Q How often do you  have to dye your hair?
A Each “block” (2 eps)

Q Have you done many half marathons? Full marathons?
A Many! I run for @beatbloodcancer. Paris, Berlin, London, almost NYC…

Q Were you the Scot standing in front of Claire’s window when Frank caught you?
A Ooooooooh, you’ll have to read the books!

Q OK, I asked 2 normal questions. Now my geeky OMG he is hot fangirl side wants to know what are you wearing right now.
A Nothing.

Q I usually listen to music while I work and write. Do you listen to any music to get into character?
A Yes, quite a lot, modern and traditional Scottish. Love @cuillinmusic Blackbird!

Q What do you do to recharge your batteries? You seem to be working A LOT.
A It’s been a hectic year. Nothing can prepare you. Coffee.

Q Are you always a bit of a smart ass?
A 😉

Q What has been the funniest scene to film so far?
A The initmate scenes aren’t funny but are rather “strange/surreal”… Lots of people in the room!

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Q You’re a child of the ’80s, like me, what TV shows, cartoons, movies, etc were your favorite?
A Crystal Maze. Thundercats.

Q What is your natural hair color?
A I’m sooooooo blonde. #BlondesHaveMoreFun

Q Sam, what is your middle name? If had as many names as Jamie, which names would you pick as your own?
A Not telling. It’s bad. I’d pick something Scottish. Or silly.

Q What is the best part of being on this show?
A The fans!

Q Was that TWC commercial with the guy added in later or is he really there> #dumbquestionIknow
A Really there. Poor guy. #SamCaitSandwich

Q Which scene did you play in the test to be Jamie?
A Wedding night, pre spanking and one other… Tough scenes!

Q Tell us an actor or actress you’d love to join season 2.
A Billy Connelly. The Big Yin.

Q Do you find yourself using Gaelic in your everyday life now after working with (Adham O’Broin)?
A @An_Comhghallach Seagh.

Q Based on a conversation with a friend, absolutely have to know if you’ve been covered in mud lately.
A Toughmudder? Mud is daily on Outlander.

Q On your casting, did you meet some actors who are on the show too now?
A I read in on Graham’s audition.

Q How do you feel about the SF Giants being 5.5 games back? #a’s fan #rubbingitin
A GO GIANTS!

Q Have you ever been to the Isle of Skye? Is it a place you wold recommend to see when a person visits Scotland?
A My favourite place in whole Scotland. Don’t tell anyone. #secretplace

Q Someone’s probably asked already, do you prefer cats or dogs? Boxers or briefs?
A Cats and @ginger_jasper. B… Neither.

Q Did you know what “Sassenach” meant before the show?
A It’s a common Scottish word.

Q Any changes from the book? Ron Moore is good at keeping to the story…major changes that will make our jaws drop?
A Hmmm, some surprises!

Q What is your favorite fairy tale?
A One about the Giants that threw rocks, that became the Scottish islands.

Q Cats, dogs, or hedgehogs?
A All together? Eugh.

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Q It looked like you had lost weight at ComicCon. Was that for filming the final episodes?
A possibly… 😉

Q If you had the chance to timetravel like Claire, would you go to the past or would you choose to go to the future?
A Future! I love scifi.

Q Going Munro bagging again any time soon?
A Was going tomorrow, but looks bad weather.

Q Scared by fame?
A Hmmm, maybe losing anonymity…?

Q If you could have been on Breaking Bad, which character would you have wanted to play?
A Mike.

Q If you weren’t an actor, what would you choose as a profession?
A Chef… Barman!

Q Do you like haggis? I do ….;/
A YES! Yum, glad you do. White pudding?

Q What do you wear under your kilt? (please say nothing, please say nothing)
A You guess.

Q Best pub you’ve ever been to?
A Oh, one underground in Texas. Or one on walls of Dubrovnik city. Hmmm, one on beach in Brazil.

Q Have you ever broken any bones in real life?
A Maybe my nose when i was young. Nothing since.

Q Appreciate your time on here! What would your perfect day be like?
A Ahh, starts with breakfast in bed and buckets of coffee…

Q Do you knit? Or would you like to learn?
A Will you teach me?

Q Have your fans recognized you on the street yet (non-Outlander appearances)? How will you handle all those ladies?
A Recently in NYC. So lovely!

Q Do you watch Game of Thrones?
A Love the Hound. Sat with Rory on flight to San Diego!

Q Who is your favorite One Directioner? #PleaseSayZayn
A #zaynmalik Of Course!

Q If all the whisky was gone what would be your next beverage of choice?
A What you buying? #anythingWet

Q Any particular song that you’ve got in your head these days? That you can’t get out?

Q Jamie can’t sing. Can you?
A Makes two of us.

Q You don’t notice me, why??????
A I do!x

Q Is there any food in your apartment right now other than the jars of peanut butter sent by fans?
A What else do you need?

Q My fingers are cramping from tweeting you and I don’t even get a reply!
A Remember to stretch!

Q What do you like most about film vs. stage?
A Stage is magical. Where I started. Transports audience somewhere else without leaving seat.

Q What luxury will you buy with your Outlander wages?
A I bought a car! And a record player.

Q Star Wars or Star Trek?
A Trek. Firefly. Deep Space. Battlestar.

Q Wanna visit the North Carolina mountains? We have great hiking trails.
A I’d love to bag a 14er. And raft. Thanks for the invite!

Q You smell so good. What cologne do you wear or were you wearing at the NYC screening?
A You smell good too!x

Q Last night we saw a showing of Emulsion in NJ. You were great!
A Thanks for going!x

Q Who would win a fight: Batman or Jamie Fraser?
A @Grant O’Rourke Jamie and his gang of hairy highland mates!?!
A from Grant O’Rourke: Let’s just be happy that we both got the answer. 🙂

Q What was your reaction for OUtlander Season 2? I’m very happy for this! Congrats!!!
A Delighted! Thank you. We are all so happy!

 

 

 

 

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