“This season is definitely the beginning of a new world and a new hope for them.”

But how she runs her property is a big NOPE.

“But Jamie certainly doesn’t agree with the sort of politics or the slave trade.”

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“That is very different from the character that we’ve seen throughout the seasons before.

I struggled with that a little bit in the beginning.

Is this the same woman?

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What are we doing?

How are we portraying this woman?”

Scot and Spicy

“They’re both still stubborn,” says Balfe of Jamie and Claire.

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“That’s never going to go away.

Scot as Hell

“Sam has always been the greatest guy,” says Balfe.

“He’s created this incredible career.

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He does so much.

I just am so proud of him.”

I think it’s going to be good.

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It’s going to be really refreshing.”

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