Outlander fans took over San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H on Friday, as series executive producers Matthew B. Roberts, Maril Davis, and Sam Heughan, who also stars, took the stage. They were joined by co-stars Sophie Skelton (Brianna MacKenzie) and Richard Rankin (Roger MacKenzie).
Starz dropped a teaser trailer above, going back in time to where it all began. However, and with no surprise, Droughtlander will continue until early 2026. Following the Season 7 finale cliffhanger, the video teases Jamie Fraser’s (Heughan) possible fate.
Unfortunately, Caitríona Balfe, who has played Claire Fraser since the show’s inception, was unable to attend the panel as she’s in production on a new project. She did pre-record a personal video message that sent fans into a roar of applause.
“I’m sorry I’m not there with you. I really wish I could be, but unfortunately, I’m filming something at the moment, and the schedule just wouldn’t allow it. So I offer my sincerest apologies. But I know that you’re in very, very capable hands with Sam and Sophie and Richard and Marin and Matt. I’m sending you all love,” she said in the clip.
Balfe continued, “We have shared many a good time in Hall H together. I seem to recall vaguely, some drinking, some dancing, maybe some Irish dancing. There have been so many amazing memories, but it’s not done yet. I am so excited for you to see the final part of this journey that we’ve all been on together for eight seasons, 12 years, which has meant so much to all of us. I know I’ll see you in the coming months before the show airs, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing you all in person. But for today, have the greatest day, and I’m so sorry again.”
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Aisha Tyler moderated the panel and got everyone hyped for the final goodbye. The panel opened with a fan yelling something to Heughan that made him laugh. Tyler revealed to the crowd what he said, “Sam, my wife loves you!” Tyler and Heughan joked that Starz should have t-shirts made that say that, since the former teased the latter must hear all the time.
To close out the panel, Raya Yarbrough sang live her Outlander theme song before bagpipers stepped out to welcome the Outlander: Blood of My Blood panel.
