Caitríona Balfe has opened up.
Outlander star Caitríona Balfe has opened up on the show’s latest twist, hinting at how it will set up the rest of season 7 of the historical drama.
The latest, second episode saw Claire (Balfe) and Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) home go up in flames following a fiery confrontation with Wendigo Donner over the secrets of time travel.
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly about the episode, Balfe discussed the show’s latest twist as well as the behind-the-scenes filming process.
“It’s a really sad moment when we say goodbye to that set and that location,” she said, as the stunt meant the exterior set for the Frasers’ home was now destroyed.
“But it’s such a catalyst for the rest of the season.”
She added: “We loved filming in that location. It was one of the most beautiful we’ve been. We had a three-dimensional facade on location that was completely burnt down.”
Heughan was also sad to see the set meet a fiery end, following all the key moments in the series which had been filmed there.
“I know it’s a TV show, but we still have so many great memories there — Brianna and Roger’s wedding, many other great moments being shot there. It was sad to say goodbye,” he said.
Despite feeling sad about the set’s destruction, Balfe was excited for the opportunity to film an action sequence – revealing it was a “big deal” for her to perform the stunt herself.
The destruction of the Fraser family home wasn’t the only tear-jerking moment in the episode, as Brianna and Roger traveled to the future in order for their daughter to have life-saving surgery.
Brianna actress Sophie Skelton recently gave her thoughts on the season, telling fans they should expect a “rough ride” with the new episodes.
