Sam Heughan Gushes Over ‘Outlander’ Co-Star Caitriona Balfe Ahead of Final Season 8

Hello there, I’m Jordan Collins, your go-to guide for all things celebrity gossip. I suppose it’s time to fill you in on the latest scoop, so let’s get started. As the highly anticipated final season of “Outlander” approaches, star Sam Heughan is taking a moment to reflect on his incredible journey alongside co-star Caitriona Balfe.

In a recent chat with The Post, Heughan gushed over his on-screen partner and close friend, Caitriona Balfe, ahead of the show’s eighth and final season. The duo has been working together for over a decade, bringing to life the iconic characters of Jamie and Claire Fraser. Heughan expressed his gratitude for the experience, stating that he and Balfe have become “firm friends” and will “be in each other’s lives forever.”

The “Outlander” series, which premiered in 2014, follows the story of Claire, an English nurse who time-travels from 1945 to the 1700s, where she meets and falls in love with Jamie. As the show comes to a close, Heughan revealed that he and Balfe have finished filming, but the final season has yet to premiere. Although he hasn’t seen the finished episodes, Heughan confirmed that they will reunite for a “big celebration” to promote the show’s conclusion.

Heughan also took a moment to praise Balfe’s success, saying he’s “just so happy that she’s being really successful and continuing to work on some great projects.” The two actors recently caught up over lunch in London, where they enjoyed a pleasant afternoon together, even managing to behave themselves and avoid a few too many margaritas.

As Heughan prepares to take on a new role in London’s production of Macbeth, he reflected on the bittersweet emotions that come with wrapping up “Outlander.” He described it as “hard” to put his feelings into words, but acknowledged that it’s been an incredible journey. Heughan will miss working with the “wonderful people” he’s been with for over 11 years, but is also excited for the new opportunities that lie ahead.

Interestingly, Heughan revealed that author Diana Gabaldon shared the final chapter of the final book with him when he first landed the role. Although the book hasn’t been published yet, Heughan hinted that the show’s ending might differ from the book’s conclusion, but remained tight-lipped about the details.

As the “Outlander” franchise comes to a close, fans are eager to see how the story unfolds. With Heughan’s book, “The Cocktail Diaries: A Spirited Adventure,” set to release on September 23, it’s clear that this talented actor has a lot to offer beyond his iconic role as Jamie Fraser.

Hopefully that wasn’t *too* complicated, and you’re now up to speed on the latest “Outlander” news.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and The New York Post
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