One of the most anticipated casting decisions for Outlander season 7 has just been announced.
Starz have announced that Canadian actor Charles Vandervaart has been chosen to play ‘William Ransom,’ the secret son of Jamie Fraser.
The Lost in Space star has joined the current cast members Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin and John Bell in Scotland for the filming of Outlander season 7.
Raised by his stepfather, Lord John Grey (David Berry), William, the ninth Earl of Ellesmere, is a highly anticipated character who is well known to book fans.
In season seven, William arrives in Wilmington full of patriotic zeal and enthusiasm to join the British Army and help put an end to the escalating tensions in the American Colonies.
As fans may remember from season three, William is actually the biological son of Jamie Fraser, though he does not know the truth of his parentage.
William Ransom is described as a "courteous aristocrat" but simmering under the surface is a "Highlander’s fire".
“We are happy to welcome Charles to the Fraser family for season seven of ‘Outlander,’ joining the cast with the other talented actors that bring our stories to life,” says Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner, writer and executive producer.
“Scotland will again be our production home as the Frasers and MacKenzies try to make a home against the backdrop of the Revolutionary War. This season promises more adventure, time travel and emotional peril than any season before”
Executive producer Maril Davis added: “The character of William Ransom is a wonderful role, and one fans have been eager to see.
"Finding someone with the talent and physicality to play Jamie’s son was a daunting task, but Charles’ charisma was evident during the audition process and we are excited to see what he will bring to William’s multi layered journey.”
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