Outlander Season 8 Star Drops Hint About Exciting Final Episodes

Sophie Skelton, known for her role as Brianna Bree Fraser MacKenzie in Starzs historical fantasy series Outlander, recently revealed intriguing details about the conclusion of the beloved show. Outlander first aired on August 9, 2014, and in January 2023, Starz officially approved Season 8, marking it as the series final chapter.

Multiple Endings Filmed for Final Season

During her appearance at this years Gotham Awards, Skelton disclosed that the production team shot several versions of the series finale. When asked about the upcoming season, she shared, Honestly, trying to give no spoilers on that show is incredibly hard. We actually filmed a few different endings just so its kind of a surprise for everyone.

Reflecting on the end of filming, Skelton added, We finished filming a bit ago now. So it was just exciting to close off that chapter and celebrate it with the fans. Were just sorry it has been a bit of a wait.

Background on Outlander

Outlander was developed by Ronald D. Moore and is based on Diana Gabaldons acclaimed book series. Skelton joined the cast in Season 2. The ensemble also features Caitrona Balfe as Claire Fraser, Sam Heughan as James Jamie Fraser, Caitlin ORyan as Lizzie Wemyss, Richard Rankin as Roger MacKenzie, and Charles Vandervaart as William Ransom.

Saying Goodbye to the Character

In the interview, Skelton reflected on the emotional challenge of leaving the series. It was so bittersweet, she said, recalling that she was much younger when she first joined the show. It was really weird saying goodbye to the character for the last time.

Release Date

Season 8 of Outlander is set to premiere on Starz on March 6, 2026.

Author: Sophia Brooks