Sam Heughan reflects on bittersweet final Outlander season

Sam Heughan, known for his role in the hit series Outlander, spoke recently about filming its eighth and final season. He shared his feelings about the experience during a screening for his new thriller, The Couple Next Door. Heughan described returning to the set to film additional scenes as "weird." He mentioned that some co-stars had already completed their work. This made the experience feel odd, as he was back after others had wrapped up. Reflecting on last year, Heughan said it was emotional and challenging as they knew the series was ending. Heughan expressed how some days felt like any regular filming day, while other days were more poignant. He realized that certain moments would be the last time he wore specific costumes or worked with particular people. He noted that the final day on set was particularly emotional, filled with goodbyes. Heughan rose to fame for his portrayal of Jamie Fraser in Outlander, a role that transformed his career. He has since worked on various film and television projects and launched his whisky brand and fitness company. His next project is a movie titled Everest, which is currently being filmed. Outlander season 7 is available to buy digitally and streaming on MGM+ via Prime Video.