"Outlander" season 2 will not only see the return of Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) as the former returns to the past but it will also see the introduction of Claire's daughter, Brianna Randall. As stated in a report from Movie News Guide, it was formerly believed that new cast member Maeve Foley would play the part.
However, executive producer Maril Davis has made an official statement via Twitter that immediately shoots this rumor down. In her statement, she explains that the only casting news that people should adhere to are those coming directly from Starz, Sony, or a producer on the show.
Fans have speculated that other potential actresses may take the role if Foley is cast as a different character, citing "Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner as a potential candidate, although her schedule with the hit television series and with the "X-Men" film franchise might make this option more difficult to turn into a reality.
Another twist concerning the character of Brianna isn't just about the casting but also about how she will be used in the season. Brianna is introduced in the second book, which this season is adapting, but she doesn't follow her mother to the past until the fourth entry in the franchise. That plot twist has been altered, reported TVLine in August.
This hints that some plot lines from further books might be introduced in season 2 to provide better character development instead of suddenly introducing them in later seasons where they might appear abrupt and disconnected.
Several shows have done this before, "Game of Thrones" being a popular model as elements of the fifth book were introduced as far back as the show's third season.
"Outlander" season 2 is currently in production. However, there is no specific release date currently scheduled. It is expected to premiere early 2016.
