As a huge fan, it’s a little bittersweet looking at the final cast list for Starz’s Outlander with season 8 being the last. This show has been a cornerstone of the romantasy genre for over ten years, and it’s really launched the careers of so many of the actors we’ve come to love. Outlander‘s success means they’re all moving on to new and exciting things, which is great, but I’m definitely going to miss seeing them in these roles. Thankfully, we still have a little more time to enjoy them as these characters!
The eighth season of Outlander finds Jamie and Claire back at Fraser’s Ridge, trying to avoid involvement in the escalating Revolutionary War. But their plans change when their daughter, Brianna, travels from the future with a book revealing how Jamie will die in an upcoming battle. Determined to alter fate, they embark on another journey to change the course of history. This last season of Outlander is expected to be filled with emotional drama, passionate romance, and enchanting adventures, brought to life by the show’s talented cast—both familiar and new.
Caitriona Balfe As Claire Fraser
Date Of Birth: October 4, 1979
- Active Since: 1998
Caitriona Balfe, an Irish actress, started her career as a model and began acting in 2006. She became well-known for her role in the TV series Outlander, which first aired in 2014. Since then, she’s been in films like Money Monster, The Cut, and The Amateur. As Outlander finishes its run, Balfe is working on new movies, including a fresh adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, set to be released later this year.
| Notable Movie & TV Roles | |
|---|---|
| Movie/TV Show Title | Role |
| Outlander (2014 – 2026) | Claire Fraser |
| The Cut (2024) | Caitlin Harney |
| The Amateur (2025) | Inquiline Davies |
I’m completely captivated by Claire in Outlander! She starts as a really strong nurse during World War II, and then, in the blink of an eye, she’s transported back to 18th-century Scotland. That’s where she meets Jamie Fraser, and their love story begins. It’s amazing to think about how long they’ve been together, especially considering where they are now in season 8 – happily settled at Fraser’s Ridge in North Carolina, after everything they’ve been through!
Sam Heughan As Jamie Fraser
Date Of Birth: April 30, 1980
- Active Since: 2001
Sam Heughan, who is from Scotland, started his acting career in short films and television in the early 2000s. He became well-known in 2014 with the show Outlander. After that, he appeared in the films The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018) and Bloodshot (2021). He then began starring in and producing the documentary series Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham with his Outlander colleague, Graham McTavish. Currently, Heughan is starring in the psychological thriller series The Couple Next Door.
| Notable Movie & TV Roles | |
|---|---|
| Movie/TV Show Title | Role |
| Outlander (2014 – 2026) | Jamie Fraser |
| Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham (2021-present) | Himself |
| The Couple Next Door (2023 – present) | Danny |
Sam Heughan stars as Jamie Fraser in Outlander, a historical drama about a Scottish Highlander who finds love with Claire, a woman who travels through time. As the eighth season begins, Jamie has just resigned from the Continental Army and wants to stay out of the rest of the Revolutionary War, hoping to find peace at Fraser’s Ridge. However, things are sure to get complicated.
Sophie Skelton As Brianna MacKenzie
Date Of Birth: March 7, 1994
- Active Since: 2008
Sophie Skelton, originally from Stockport, England, first gained recognition in 2016 with her role in the online fantasy series Ren: The Girl with the Mark. She then became known for playing Brianna, the daughter of Jamie and Claire, on the popular show Outlander. Since then, Skelton has also appeared in several films, including Another Mother’s Son (2017), Day of the Dead: Bloodline, and 221* (2018).
| Notable Movie & TV Roles | |
|---|---|
| Movie/TV Show Title | Role |
| Ren: The Girl with the Mark (2016) | Ren |
| Another Soner’s Sone (2017) | Jess |
| #211 (2018) | Lisa MacAvoy |
In the TV series Outlander, Brianna, played by Skelton, travels through time and eventually makes a home at Fraser’s Ridge in 1779 with her parents. She’s intelligent and brave, inheriting those qualities from both of them. Brianna is married to Roger MacKenzie, who also travels through time.
Richard Rankin As Roger MacKenzie
Date Of Birth: January 4, 1983
- Active Since: 2006
Richard Rankin, a Scottish actor, started his career in 2006 with the video game show VideoGaiden. He gained recognition in 2009 on the sketch comedy series Burnistoun. He then appeared in several BBC One shows, including The Syndicate and From The Darkness in 2015, before joining Outlander starting with season 2. Currently, he stars in the Scottish TV series Rebus, which began airing in 2024.
| Notable Movie & TV Roles | |
|---|---|
| Movie/TV Show Title | Role |
| Burnistoun (2009 – 2012) | Various |
| Outlander (2016 – 2026) | Roger MacKenzie |
| Rebus (2024 – present) | John Rebus |
Richard Rankin portrays Roger MacKenzie in Outlander, who is married to Brianna and can also travel through time—a skill he got from Geillis Duncan. We learned in season 7 that Roger’s father could also time travel. Now, in season 8, Roger is returning to 1779 with Brianna and their children.
Outlander Season 8’s Returning Supporting Cast & Characters
Lauren Lyle is back as Marsali Fraser in Outlander after appearing in season 6. Currently, she’s also starring in The Ridge and the Scottish drama Karen Pirie.
César Domboy reprises his role as Fergus Fraser in season 8 of Outlander, sharing scenes with Laura Donnelly as Marsali. Recently, Domboy has also been working on the series Culte (2024-present) and the film No Limit (2022).
John Bell returns as Young Ian Murray in the eighth season of Outlander. He’s been a consistent character since he was first introduced. Bell has also appeared in Into the Badlands (2017) and Hatfields & McCoys (2012).
Izzy Meikle-Small plays Rachel Hunter, a character introduced in season 7 of Outlander. Rachel falls in love with and marries Young Ian. Meikle-Small also currently stars in The 7.39.
Fans will be happy to see David Berry return as Lord John Grey in season 8 of Outlander. He’s also known for his roles in the series Riptide (which began in 2022) and A Place to Call Home (2013-2018).
Charles Vandervaart returns as William Ransom, Jamie Fraser’s now-grown son. He’s previously appeared in projects like The Craft: Legacy (2020) and October Faction (2020).
Florrie May Wilkinson plays Fanny Pocock, the new daughter Jamie and Claire adopt, in season 8 of Outlander. You might recognize her from her role in Haunting of the Queen Mary (2023).
Outlander Season 8’s New Supporting Cast & Characters
Kieran Brew joins the cast of Outlander season 8 as Captain Charles Cunningham, a new resident of Fraser’s Ridge. Viewers may recognize Brew from his role as Hugh Hammer in HBO’s House of the Dragon.
Frances Tomelty plays Elspeth Cunningham, the stern and aging mother of the character Cunningham, in season 8 of Outlander. Tomelty recently starred in the 2023 series Accused.
Carla Woodcock, who has appeared in the series Such Brave Girls (2023-present) and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (2024-present), will be joining Outlander season 8 as Amaranthus Grey. Her character is the widow of a cousin of Henry Ransom.
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