Outlander Boss Dishes Lord John Grey Scoop for Season 3 

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fan/reader eagerly awaiting one thing in Season 3, that thing is likely the print-shop scene. And if you’re an 

things in Season 3, the second is probably the arrival of an adult Lord John Grey.

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Grey, first introduced as a British teenager caught trying to attack Jamie and his men in Season 2, reappears in

 when Jamie winds up in Ardsmuir Prison during the 20 years that he and Claire are separated. Grey is then the governor of the facility, and upon realizing that Fraser is the man he tried to kill (albeit ineffectively) years before, he strikes up an unlikely friendship with the redheaded inmate.

There’s also the not-so-small matter that Grey is a closeted gay man with feelings for Jamie — who does not return them; this becomes a through line as Gabaldon’s novels continue.

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But fans of the author’s work also know that Lord John is the protagonist of his own line of books, some of which — such as 

— take place during the time period covered in 

. So we asked executive producer Ronald D. Moore whether the events of the Lord John novels and novellas might show up in Season 3 of the Starz series.

“Not so much,” Moore said.  “John Grey is in the third book, so we’re kind of taking our cues from what is actually

Still, he added: “We’re not averse to it. We just aren’t really bringing in the other novels at this point.”

fans, have you read the Lord John books? Would you like to see them incorporated into the Starz series at some point? Sound off in the comments!

I would like to see an ljg series that would happen during droughtlander.

Please just do me a favor Keep Murtaugh. I know I know. But Murtaugh is SCOTLAND with a capital S and book 3 departs from Scotland. But Scotland is a character in the TV show in a way it wasn’t in the books. And the show is the thing now. Please. Murtaugh. Don’t make me say it again.

I would love this as well, but I’m not optimistic. I’m thinking we can only hope for extended Murtagh scenes in season 3. Sniff.

As much I as I have liked TV Murtagh, he has to die. It’s essential to the story per Diana. I would be so disappointed if he lives since his death is such a huge turning point for Jamie. Remember him? The hero of the story…

I’ve been thinking on that and go back & forth. I’m truly torn because part of me wants them to follow the book & part of me wants this amazing writing team to run with it.

We shall see. But if he’s truly gone in going to miss the character very much.

I have read most of the Lord John books. The only one that I truly liked was Lord John and the Scottish Prisoner. The others didn’t draw me in. In fact, as much as I truly love Diana Gabaladon’s tales, I thought the writing in the Lord John books was JUST PLAIN BAD! Leave it to say that I won’t be picking up any more of them. I have all the Outlander series books and have even had them all signed in person – I am truly a fan of her work!!!

Plus all the time she takes to write them takes her away from what should be her only task – finishing the next proper book!!

I’m familiar with most of the actors suggested for John Grey and really think Rupert Friend would be an excellent choice.

I’m familiar with most of the actors suggested for John Grey and really feel Rupert Friend would be an excellent choice.

Not sure on casting, but they have done a great job on casting san Bree, maybe she will grown on me. I am very excited for Lord John, he has such a huge influence on Jamie’s family and Jamie moving forward. He does have some great plots in book 3 which are not part of the other novellas. I grew from not liking him at all at Ardsmuir to total a LJG fan in future books/seasons. My fave character after Jamie and Claire.

They need to cast the adult Grey first before I can have an opinion. This was very much a clickbait article though -_-

And if they’re going to handle this right, how are they going to match up the character’s introduction in that very straightforward scene with that very plain awkward actor in this last season, with a Lord John that’s more in line with how the books describe him and feels an intimate part of the cast.

Would not like the LJG novellas incorporated into Voyager S3. I would prefer that the LJG books become a spinoff tv series in and of themselves.

Finally!! A writer who has read the books. Yes, yes, yes, the print shop scene!!!

I COULD SEE CHARLIE TOO. BUT I LOVED HIM AS A BAD ASS . ALSO, PACIFIC RIM. NOT PERIOD FILMS ANYMORE.

murtaugh could take Duncan Innes place and it would work perfect Hugh Monroe didn’t die so Murtaugh doesn’t need to die he is by far my favorite character next to Jami and Claire.I hope to see him going forward in to the future he could marry Jacasta he knows her it wouldn’t be Ellen but it would be close.

Lord John is such an interesting and complex character. It will be fascinating to see him in the adaptation. As for the Scottish Prisoner, that’s a feast unto itself and not to be missed if you’re a reader of the series. That book would make a great spinoff

He also has the lead in the new X-men series, so highly unlikely to be him.

Lord John should have his own spinoff show!!

I vote Tobias Menzies plays Lord John just so we can keep him

I vote he becomes Outlander’s very own Tatiana Maslany and just plays everyone. :)

I’ve read all of the Lord John books. Lord John is probably my favorite character in the whole series so I would like to see some of his story incorporated into Outlander or (even better) have a series of his own. I’m as invested in who they choose to play him as in all the characters up to this point. But I have been happy with the casting so far (especially Caitriona Balfe) so I have a lot of confidence that they will do a good job with Lord John. I am very excited about Season 3.

I think the author means to say ‘English’ accent. There is no such thing as a British accent — there are dozens and dozens accent types.

If I remember correctly, Lord John was born in London and likely has a variant of that area (…though probably not the Cockney of the era…).

He is a Lord, so wherever he’s from chances are good he’ll speak R.P.

(On a side note, I very nearly replied “THIS!!!” because the “British accent” comment drives me almost as insane as when Americans say “British and Scottish”… Scotland is part of Britain!)

Lord John is a great character and an important one in Voyager. I’d love to see some of The Scottish Prisoner in S3 because it tells more of Jamie during those years. It would be a treat!

As much as I love the Lord John novels I don’t think there is a place for them in the “Outlander” series; that belongs to Jamie and Claire and all the characters associated with the main stories; they are epic enough.

Absolutely. Outlander IS Jamie & Claire. Lord John is just a peripheral character to me.

It would b great esp the Scottish prisoner since Jamie has tender moments with his son Willie (I’m in the middle of book now) but understand bcos they only hv 13 ep to fit entire Voyager. Hoping they’ll “mention” main points

I have been thinking alot about how the TV series will end. How it will leave us all feeling kind of sad…I saw a old 1947 movie The Ghost and Mrs. Muir its a good story but what I love the most is the way it ends. It leaves you crying and very happy at the same time.

I hope the writers of the TV series will take a look at this film. It may give them some great ideas.

I loved the Lord John books and honestly belief they could hold their own in a TV series. he is a wonderful multifaceted character dealing with the problems of being gay in the 18th C. The books run to enhance the Outlander series and yet I read them as a stand alone series and found them delightful. YES!!! Please do a Lord John Series…..he has many fans worldwide.

Well since LJG is part of Jamie’s story I doubt we’ll see a great deal of him. Ron will want to go into minute detail with Frank and Claire for multiple episodes and basically check in with Jamie’s story.

I would like Jamie and grey to have an affair

Lol, are you high? Jamie is NOT gay, Lord John is.

That’s just wrong. Especially after what BJR did to Jamie in Wentworth Prison. **Voyager Spoiler** Lord John makes a pass at Jamie (touches his hand) in Ardsmuir Prison, and Jamie says “Take your hand off me or I will kill you.”

“Grey could feel the shiver of revulsion, a spasm of hatred and disgust that rose from [Jamie’s] core.”

Ron Moore & Company may sometimes vary from the books, but I can guarantee they will never go this far off-book.

Please reunite Jamie and Claire together along with there daughter ! Some how! Thank you!

I’m hoping Jamie gets to see his daughter at some point…..I think he deserves that…..Loosing one daughter he needs to see this one….and I hope there isn’t another gay scene like with Black Jack !!!!

John Grey, absolutely – great and amiable character! I’ve read the books and always thought: He needs his own TV-show:) But an incorporation would absolutely be lovely….and is unevitable :D

Tom Felton wasnt one l thought of but having said that l can sort of see him in that role. He might be a bit more filled out than LJG in the books. Would live to see a spin off based around LJG.

Please do NOT incorporate the LJG books into Outlander. Other than his friendship and support of Jamie, there is little I want to see and learn about LJG. I certainly DO NOT WANT to see him/his story at the expense of Jamie and Claire’s story. Not interested!

There are 3 scenes & a storyline in the Scottish Prisoner which inform the story & illuminate the characters of both

J. Fraser & L.J Grey in Voyager. The storyline establishes & explores Jamie’s relationship with his son. Relevant scenes are between Jamie & John Grey. 1st is an argument where Grey puts the hard word on our hero. 2nd is where Jamie seeks to atone for his guilt at the death of his sons Mother. I feel these scenes are important & help to explain elements of Jamie’s story in Voyager which are eluded to, but not adequately explained. They are deliberately vague because this enabled the author to write another book explaining them .i.e The Scottish Prisoner. Also some of the storyline is further extrapolated in later books. This is a muti faceted & multi layered complicated story with many convolutions. Unraveling it all & translating it to screen is a mammoth task not for the feint hearted.

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