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Long before millions knew him as Jamie Fraser, Sam Heughan faced a brutal verdict that could have shattered his dream—he was told he "couldn't act"
2026/07/05 Report

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Actor Sam Heughan opened up about the disheartening feedback he received during his time at drama school.

Since Outlander first landed on screens in 2014, Sam's portrayal of Scottish Highlander heartthrob, Jamie Fraser has kept fans glued to screens.

He was first introduced after Claire Fraser (played by Caitriona Balfe) mysteriously time-travelled from 1945 to 1743.


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The two-character were partnered together as they both hid from the villainous Black Jack Randall (Tobias Menzies).

While it is hard for fans to picture anyone else playing Jamie, this could have been the reality if the actor followed his acting coach's feedback.

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