‘Outlander’: See the Stars Behind the Scenes on Season 6 (PHOTOS)
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Season 6 of Outlander.]
Outlander may be in the middle of airing Season 6, but production on that chapter of Starz’s hit wrapped in Scotland in 2021. And the show’s cast members did a great job documenting it!
While viewers can expect plenty of the series’ hallmark drama as it continues to air, things are far lighter between takes as the stars pose for selfies, practice their equestrian skills, and more. Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, John Bell, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, Lauren Lyle, and more are offering peeks at the action through their social media feeds.
The Starz series follows the trials and tribulations of Claire (Balfe) and Jamie Fraser (Heughan), a couple who come together under unusual circumstances when she travels back in time from the 1900s to the 1700s. Season 6 will chronicle the Fraser family’s life amid the growing revolutionary tensions in North Carolina.
These behind-the-scenes teases offer a glimpse at what’s already come to pass and reveal the silly sides behind the dramatic personas these actors embody. During a lengthy Droughtlander between Seasons 5 and 6, these special sneak peeks have given fans a brief respite.
And looking even farther into the future, there’s the promise of Season 7 to keep viewers satisfied with the long waiting periods. Considering the show’s already in production for Season 7, it doesn’t seem like they’ll have to wait too long for behind-the-scenes first looks. Below, take a look behind the Season 6 curtain with the cast’s various set photos.
Outlander, Season 6, Sundays, 9/8c, Starz
Sam Heuhgan and Caitriona Balfe smile for a selfie in costume. “Back on the Ridge,” Balfe exclaims in the caption for the photo shared to her Instagram page.
Caitlin O’Ryan who plays Brianna’s friend Lizzie in the series shared this sweet snap of herself and Rollo on set.
While they might not be in costume, costars César Domboy and Lauren Lyle pal around behind the scenes. “Space cadets bff,” the actor, who plays Fergus Fraser, captioned the shot with his onscreen wife.
John Bell cozies up to onscreen pet Rollo in this image snapped by costar Caitlin O’Ryan. “What do you mean we aren’t twin brothers?” the actor wrote alongside the image of him in character as Young Ian.
Sophie Skelton, who plays Brianna Fraser in the series, captured this image from the hair and makeup trailer, jokingly captioning it, “The one where Roger and Brianna go to Russia.”
Practice makes perfect! When he’s not filming, John Bell brushes up on his horse riding skills.
Ominous image! Sophie Skelton posed while walking through the wet Scottish terrain, shielding herself with an umbrella. “Wind’s in the East,” she wrote alongside the snapshot.
“Happy to be back,” Lauren Lyle wrote alongside this image shared to her Instagram profile. The mirror selfie features her Marsali corset and wig.
César Domboy helps Lauren Lyle (who took the photo) illustrate the size of some of the show’s props!
Caitriona Balfe couldn’t resist posing with her onscreen horse for a selfie. “Travis my season one dreamboat is back on set,” she wrote, explaining the image on Instagram. “The horse I properly learned to ride on. Be still my heart.”
“Season 6 and @caitrionabalfe has decided to take over and apply everyone’s makeup. So far, it’s going well,” Sam Heughan jokingly captioned this selfie featuring him and onscreen love Balfe.
Starz unveiled this image of Heughan and Balfe filming a scene for Season 6 in February 2021.
Richard Rankin’s Roger seems to be wrapped up in a difficult discussion with onscreen wife Brianna (played by Sophie Skelton) in this shot taken from a special behind-the-scenes featurette.
Sophie Skelton snapped this selfie with her onscreen hubby Richard Rankin while on set for Season 6. She addressed it to “the best fandom in the world” from the “Ridge.”
This image featuring star Paul Gorman was shot by Caitlin O’Ryan who captioned it, “Paul GorMan, The Myth, The Legend (bonus points if you can guess the twin…)” Gorman plays both Josiah and Kezzie Beardsley in the drama.
“Captain Matthew at your service… wearing Daddy’s hat,” Sophie Skelton captioned this image of her onscreen son Matthew Adair in costume as wee Jemmy.
Caitlin O’Ryan spends some quality time with Rollo between scenes in this fun shot shared to the actress’s Instagram page.
Sophie Skelton takes a break between scenes while donning Bree’s curly red wig.
This black and white shot snapped by Skelton features Richard Rankin in the act of photographing the horse. “Photograph the photographer,” she wrote alongside the image.
Sam Heughan commemorated his character Jamie Fraser’s birthday with this on-set selfie.
Skelton gets in the zone while in hair and makeup as she transforms into Brianna Mackenzie.
Are Roger and Jamie growing closer or is it just Richard Rankin and Sam Heughan paling around on set? We’ll let you decide in this image shared by Starz.
Sophie Skelton shared this photo of herself on set donning Brianna’s signature red curls.
John Bell practices his gun shooting skills between filming Season 6.
That’s a wrap on #OutlanderS6,” Alexander Vlahos tweeted alongside this image with his costars. “Thank you to @TheMattBRoberts & @TallShipProds, @STARZ & the hard working crew who worked tirelessly to get this season finished. I can’t wait for you all to meet The Christies.”
Newbie Jessica Reynolds bid Season 6 farewell with this selfie in her Malva Christie costume.
Lauren Lyle who plays Marsali capped off the season with this trailer shot, writing, “wild shoot period with the family during a pando.”
John Bell commemorated the wrap of Season 6 production with this shot of him in costume as Young Ian.
Even series newbie Jessica Reynolds can’t get enough of Rollo in this shot with John Bell.
The smiles on Sophie Skelton and Caitriona Balfe’s faces are obvious despite their masks in this sweet photo shared by Starz.
Richard Rankin shot this artsy mirror selfie from set.
John Bell and Caitlin O’Ryan have mastered the smolder in this selfie from set.
The official Outlander social media profiles shared this shot of series newcomers Alexander Vlahos and Jessica Reynolds sharing a laugh on set.
Caitlin O’Ryan shared this shot of Paul Gorman on her Instagram, wishing her costar a happy birthday.
Caitriona Balfe is busy at work playing Claire in this snapshot posted by Outlander‘s social media pages.
New cast member Mark Lewis Jones is all smiles in this shot shared by the official Outlander Twitter page.
Richard Rankin and Sophie Skelton’s Roger and Brianna appear to be swept up in an intense conversation with this behind-the-scenes shot captured by Starz.
Caitlin O’Ryan has a little laugh between scenes in her Lizzy look.
John Bell takes a moment to relax against one of the railings attached to a Fraser’s Ridge home.
Between Outlander‘s more dramatic moments, star Caitriona Balfe lets out a laugh or two.
Lauren Lyle has fun behind the scenes as Marsali who will return for more fun and storylines in Season 6.
There’s nothing but smiles for John Bell when he’s sharing the screen with Rollo.
Cesar Domboy takes a seat with an out-of-focus Caitriona Balfe in this sneak peek shot.
Sam Heughan gets playful with one of his younger costars between filming scenes from Season 6.
Sam Heughan puts a smile on Caitriona Balfe’s face while filming exterior scenes.
Mark Lewis Jones looks determined while filming scenes as Tom Christie.
Sam Heughan puts on a serious face for the camera while filming scenes.
Richard Rankin gets behind the camera between filming scenes, capturing moments around set.
This monitor shot offers viewers a peek at one of the frame compositions they can expect when the show returns.
Kyle Rees who plays John Quincy Myers looks happy while horseback riding on set.
Paul Gorman dons a grin as one of the Beardsley twins.
Alexander Vlahos takes a comfortable stance as Allan Christie in this behind-the-scenes shot.
Jessica Reynolds keeps warm underneath a big jacket between filming scenes as Malva Christie.
John Bell stands ready with his bow between scenes in this still shot from a video shared by costar Caitlin O’Ryan.
“When we almost went with the mullet,” Caitriona Balfe jokingly teased about this selfie featuring her short-hair wig for Claire.
César Domboy teased his more intense Season 6 episodes with this candid black-and-white shot from behind the scenes.
Between scenes for Flora MacDonald’s Wilmington gathering, star Shauna Macdonald snagged this selfie with costars Robin Laing and Russell Watters.
Caitlin O’Ryan is all smiles as the dog who plays Rollo gives her a smooch.
Sam Heughan is all smiles between costars Shauna Macdonald and Maria Doyle Kennedy.
Jessica Reynolds plays dead while keeping cool with a coat and sunglasses in this video still from Caitriona Balfe.
Alexander Vlahos captured Jessica Reynolds behind-the-scenes with Malva’s prosthetic belly which Claire cuts open for an emergency cesarean.
David Berry and Sam Heughan deliver a smoldering look for the camera in this on-set selfie.
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