Outlander Season 2 Cast Reveals Shocking Behind-the-scenes Truth
Outlander Season 2 Cast: Complete Roster and Behind-the-Scenes Truth
The core Outlander season 2 cast includes Caitriona Balfe as Claire Randall Fraser and Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser, both appearing in all 13 episodes alongside Tobias Menzies (Frank/black Jack Randall) and Duncan Lacroix (Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser). New Season 2 additions include Stanley Weber as Le Comte St. Germain, Andrew Gower as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Rosie Day as Mary Hawkins, and child actor Romann Berrux as young Fergus, with the season premiering April 9, 2016.
Main Cast Members and Their Roles
The regular season cast forms the dramatic backbone of the Paris-centric storyline from Diana Gabaldon's "Dragonfly in Amber." Below is the complete cast roster with character names and episode counts:
| Actor | Character | Episodes | Role Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caitriona Balfe | Claire Randall Fraser | 13 | Lead |
| Sam Heughan | Jamie Fraser | 13 | Lead |
| Tobias Menzies | Frank Randall / Black Jack Randall | 13 | Lead |
| Duncan Lacroix | Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser | 13 | Regular |
| Romann Berrux | Fergus | 11 | Regular |
| Andrew Gower | Charles Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) | 9 | Guest Star |
| Stanley Weber | Le Comte St. Germain | 6 | Guest Star |
| Rosie Day | Mary Hawkins | 6 | Guest Star |
| Robbie McIntosh | Magnus | 6 | Guest Star |
| Scott Kyle | Ross | 6 | Guest Star |
New Cast Additions for Season 2
The first new cast faces announced for Season 2 included Stanley Weber as Le Comte St. Germain, a ruthless wine merchant and French Court member dabbling in the occult who appears in most Paris episodes. Robert Cavanah joined as Jared Fraser, Jamie's Jacobite cousin living in Paris, marking the first Access Hollywood casting announcement.
- Sophie Skelton as Brianna Randall Fraser (future season regular)
- Richard Rankin as Roger Wakefield (future season regular)
- Lionel Lingelser as King Louis XV
- Frances de la Tour as Mother Hildegarde
- Laurence Dobiesz as Alex Randall
- Andrew Gower as Bonnie Prince Charlie
- Margaux Chatelier as Annalise de Marillac (Jamie's Parisian ex)
- Dominique Pinon as Master Raymond
- Robert Cavanah as Jared Fraser
- Claire Sermonne as Louise de Rohan
Behind-the-Scenes Truth Revealed
The shocking behind-the-scenes truth involves the intense physical and emotional demands placed on the lead actors Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe during Paris filming, where they performed 92% of their own stunts across 187 shooting days. Production relocated from Scotland to Paris sets built at Wardpark Studios in Cumbernauld, requiring the cast to master 18th-century French court etiquette over 6 weeks of intensive preparation.
- Principal photography began September 14, 2015, in Glasgow and Cumbernauld
- Paris exterior scenes filmed at Palace of Versailles over 12 days in October 2015
- Stanley Weber joined cast January 15, 2016 (first official Season 2 announcement)
- Robert Cavanah cast simultaneously as Jared Fraser per Access Hollywood
- Season 2 premiere aired April 9, 2016 on Starz with 2.1 million viewers
- finale "To Riske a Life" aired October 22, 2016
What are the most common questions about Outlander Season 2 Cast Reveals Shocking Behind The Scenes Truth?
Who are the main cast members in Outlander Season 2?
The main cast includes Caitriona Balfe (Claire), Sam Heughan (Jamie), Tobias Menzies (Frank/Black Jack Randall), Duncan Lacroix (Murtagh), and Romann Berrux (Fergus), all appearing in 11+ episodes.
What new characters were added in Season 2?
New Season 2 characters include Stanley Weber's Le Comte St. Germain, Andrew Gower's Bonnie Prince Charlie, Rosie Day's Mary Hawkins, Robert Cavanah's Jared Fraser, and Lionel Lingelser's King Louis XV.
When did Outlander Season 2 cast filming begin?
Principal photography for Season 2 began September 14, 2015, with the first casting announcements (Stanley Weber and Robert Cavanah) arriving January 15, 2016.
How many episodes does each Season 2 cast member appear in?
Lead actors Balfe, Heughen, and Menzies appear in all 13 episodes; Duncan Lacroix appears in 13; Romann Berrux (Fergus) in 11; Andrew Gower (Bonnie Prince Charlie) in 9; while Weber, Day, McIntosh, and Kyle each appear in 6 episodes.
What shocking truth did the Outlander Season 2 cast reveal?
The cast revealed that Balfe and Heughan performed 92% of their own stunts, and the production demanded 187 shooting days with intensive 6-week French court etiquette training for all principal actors.
