In television history, some casting choices feel inevitable only in hindsight. But at the time they are made, they are often risky, debated, and far from guaranteed. When Outlander was still a bold adaptation with everything to prove, the search for Jamie Fraser became the show’s greatest gamble.
Jamie Fraser was not just another romantic lead. He was the emotional backbone of Diana Gabaldon’s beloved novels — a character fans already felt fiercely protective of.
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