‘Outlander’: Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin Talk Brianna and Roger’s Goals and Struggles for Season 6

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Sharareh Drury administratorThere’s no shortage of drama or conflict on “Outlander.” Two characters of the series who know that all too well are Brianna (Sophie Skelton) and Roger (Richard Rankin).After a tumultuous fifth season that included traumatic assaults, a kidnapping, a near-death experience by hanging, and the low rumblings of the American Revolution, one would hope Bree and Roger could catch a break heading into Season 6.It’s wishful thinking, perhaps.

In previewing what’s to come this season, Skelton and Rankin both agree that Bree and Roger’s story may have found some calm — but that’s within the eye of a troubling storm.Variety spoke with Skelton and Rankin to talk about Brianna and Roger’s goals now that they’ve settled to live in the past, how the two are processing past trauma, and what fans can expect for the short-but-sure to be lively sixth season. How does it feel for the droughtlander to be over and seeing fans’ initial reactions to the premiere episode?SOPHIE SKELTON: It’s funny. “Outlander,” we’re with it 365 days out of the year.

If we’re not shooting, we’re reading other scripts, or we’re talking about it. So we feel guilty because we know “Outlander’s” been so long for the fandom, and we’re sympathetic of that.

We’re excited for the fans to have it back. Now we can share it with them instead of just having it to ourselves.Season 6 was filmed amid the pandemic, a feat that has caused challenges for numerous productions in film and television.