The producers don’ t expect the drama to outstrip the extensive series of novels it’s based on
Beverly Hills, Calif. — The producers of “Outlander” don’ t expect the drama to outstrip the extensive series of novels it’s based on.
Diana Gabaldon has published eight books about time-traveling British nurse Claire Randall, who finds love and adventure with Jamie Fraser in 18th-century Scotland.
Starz’s “Outlander, ” starring Caitriona Balfe, returns for its third season in September. Drawing on events in novel No. 3, “Voyager, ” the series opens immediately after Claire lands back in her 1948 life. She’s left behind Jamie, played by Sam Heughan.
At a TV critics’ meeting Friday with Balfe and other cast members, producer Ronald Moore said he can’ t imagine a scenario where the series catches up with Gabaldon’s work.
Fellow producer Maril Davis said they “absolutely” will keep making the show if Starz and studio Sony let them.
