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Daily Record
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander creator 'forgot' key detail about character in books
Outlander's author, Diana Gabaldon, had to be jogged about a significant detail from her own books after she queried the showrunners about a character's appearance in the Starz series. The second season of Outlander saw Jamie (portrayed by Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) throwing a dinner party in Paris. Their aim was to alter history's course, averting the catastrophic Battle of Culloden and stopping Bonnie Prince Charlie (Andrew Gower) from heading to Scotland to reclaim the throne. As part of their plot, they invited key figures such as Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Duke of Sandringham (Simon Callow), and several French nobles including the Comte St. Germain (Stanley Weber) and his wife, the Comtesse St. Germain (Gaia Weiss). However, it appears that Gabaldon had entirely forgotten about the Comtesse, as previously disclosed in the official Outlander podcast, reports the Scottish Daily Express . Screenwriter and producer Toni Graphia revealed: "The Comte St Germain shows up and he's a surprise guest and that woman - that is his wife. "I had a really great time watching the [fans] when we released the photos of the dinner party, long before the season started, all the fans trying to guess who is this woman at the dinner table? Who is she?". "The answer they'll find out in this episode [La Dame Blanche] was that she was the Comte's wife." Graphia revealed, "Which is something that Diana had in the book [Dragonfly In Amber] that was only one sentence. Diana herself actually forgot it." She went on to share an amusing anecdote, "So when I wrote in the script that the Comte brings his wife, Diana actually sent a note that said, 'The Comte doesn't have a wife.' I said, 'Actually, he does. It's in the book. You wrote it!'" which drew an unexpected reaction as, "And she laughed and said, 'Oh my gosh, I forgot it! I forgot that he had a wife that I wrote that.'" Adding to the complexity, Graphia stated, "Which is understandable considering how gigantic the books are and how many she's written and how long ago she wrote it." Clarifying further, Graphia explained, "But he did have a wife and we were like, 'Perfect, we'll put her in the dinner party' and everyone was trying to figure out for the longest time who she was." In Gabaldon's novels, the Comte is shown as a time traveller with connections to Master Raymond (Dominique Pinon), both understanding their unique capability of moving across epochs. While fans ponder if the Comte will appear again, in the series he's linked to Fergus Fraser's (César Domboy) narrative - hinting that the once street-wise kid could be his offspring, with a substantial fortune and estate awaiting him. Diana Gabaldon is busy crafting the final instalment of her Outlander series, the forthcoming 10th novel, anticipated to conclude her grand narrative. Despite this, readers shouldn't hold their breath for its release before the eighth and concluding season of the show airs. However, the producers of the Starz adaptation have already confirmed that the TV version will deviate from the original books. The Outlander series finale is anticipated to conclude Jamie and Claire's extensive narrative differently than the novels, with fans eagerly awaiting answers about Jamie's ghost, a mystery that has been lingering since the first episode. Outlander season 7 is available to buy now on Digital and is streaming on MGM+ via Prime Video now
Irish Daily Star
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Outlander creator Diana Gabaldon 'forgot' detail about villain
Outlander author Diana Gabaldon had to be jogged about a significant detail in her books after she queried the show's producers about the inclusion of a character in the Starz series. The second season of Outlander saw Jamie (portrayed by Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) throwing a dinner party in Paris. The couple were fervently trying to alter the course of history, aiming to prevent the catastrophic Battle of Culloden from happening and stop Bonnie Prince Charlie (Andrew Gower) from journeying to Scotland in an attempt to regain the throne. As part of their plotting, they hosted a dinner party and invited some crucial guests including Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Duke of Sandringham (Simon Callow), and various French nobles including the Comte St. Germain (Stanley Weber) and his wife the Comtesse St. Germain (Gaia Weiss). However, it appears that author Gabaldon completely overlooked the Comtesse, as previously disclosed in the official Outlander podcast, reports the Scottish Daily Express . Screenwriter and producer Toni Graphia stated: "The Comte St Germain shows up and he's a surprise guest and that woman - that is his wife. The Comte St Germain was a secret time traveller (Image: STARZ) "I had a really great time watching the [fans] when we released the photos of the dinner party, long before the season started, all the fans trying to guess who is this woman at the dinner table? Who is she?" "The answer they'll find out in this episode [La Dame Blanche] was that she was the Comte's wife." Graphia revealed, "Which is something that Diana had in the book [Dragonfly In Amber] that was only one sentence. Diana herself actually forgot it." She recounted a humorous exchange with the author: "So when I wrote in the script that the Comte brings his wife, Diana actually sent a note that said, 'The Comte doesn't have a wife.' I said, 'Actually, he does. It's in the book. You wrote it!'". "And she laughed and said, 'Oh my gosh, I forgot it! I forgot that he had a wife that I wrote that.'". Claire and the Comte St Germain were enemies in Outlander (Image: STARZ) Graphia added, "Which is understandable considering how gigantic the books are and how many she's written and how long ago she wrote it." She further explained, "But he did have a wife and we were like, 'Perfect, we'll put her in the dinner party' and everyone was trying to figure out for the longest time who she was." In Gabaldon's novels, the Comte is unveiled as another time traveller with connections to Master Raymond (Dominique Pinon), both aware of their unique abilities. The future of the Comte on the show is uncertain, but in the books, he's intertwined with Fergus Fraser's (César Domboy) narrative, hinting that the young man might be his son and heir to a substantial fortune and estate. The Comte St Germain and his wife attended the dinner party in Outlander (Image: STARZ) Gabaldon is currently working on her next book, the yet-to-be-named 10th installment of the Outlander series, which is anticipated to conclude the sprawling tale. However, fans shouldn't hold their breath for the novel's release before the eighth season premieres and concludes the television adaptation. However, the creators of the Starz adaptation have already made it clear that the TV version will deviate from the original books. The grand finale of the Outlander series is anticipated to conclude Jamie and Claire's sweeping saga differently than the novels, with fans eagerly awaiting answers about Jamie's ghost, a mystery that has been lingering since the show's debut episode. Outlander season 7 is available to buy now on Digital and is streaming on MGM+ via Prime Video now
