Outlander star Sam Heughan debuts shocking new…
Sam Heughan is prepared for his next chapter.
The actor, 45, debuted a new coiffure while at San Diego Comic-Con to promote season 8 of “Outlander” on Friday.
Although his character Jamie Fraser is thought for his long locks, Heughan opted for a buzz cut in the low season.
Sam Heughan debuts his new ‘do at the “Outlander” panel at Comic-Con. John Salangsang/Shutterstock
Sam Heughan in “Outlander.” ©Starz! Movie Channel/Courtesy Everett Collection
Along with his shorter coiffure, the Scottish actor rocked blonde facial hair.
Heughan was joined on the Comic-Con stage by his co-stars Sophie Skelton (Brianna MacKenzie) and Richard Rankin (Roger MacKenzie) and the collection’ government producers Matthew B. Roberts and Maril Davis.
While on the panel, Starz dropped a teaser trailer for the eighth and ultimate season, which received’t hit the air until 2026.
Sam Heughan rocks a buzz cut on stage. Albert L. Ortega/Shutterstock
In a video shared to X by Deadline, Heughan admitted he had no concept what he was getting himself into by becoming a member of the period piece.
“I think Jamie didn’t know what he was getting into either. I think if you look back now, it’s like, ‘What if he hadn’t met Claire, that woman?’ But what a wonderful journey we’ve been on,” he mentioned. “We were just talking about the first time we came to Comic Con. It was just eye-opening for us to see this amazing fandom; thank you so much.”
Heughan at the “Outlander” panel. John Salangsang/Shutterstock
The “Couple Next Door” star took a second to reward the fandom that has stood by the collection since its inception in 2014.
“You’ve been with us this whole journey, we’ve created this amazing family. So it’s been hard, that we’re saying this might be our last Comic-Con, but who knows?” Heughan teased. “And it’s just been such an amazing journey to go on with these incredible cast and the crew and, of course, amazing writers as well. So we’re very thankful.”
Touching on Jamie’s destiny in season 8, Heughan informed the gang that he’s “seeing the development of the character, being more fragile, having more to lose, having lost Claire about 50 times, he knows what it is to lose her, and he will do anything to stop it. So, yeah, it’s been an amazing journey.”
Sam Heughan dishes on season 8 of Outlander. John Salangsang/Shutterstock
Meanwhile, Caitríona Balfe, who portrays Claire Fraser, was unable to attend in individual.
“I’m sorry I’m not there with you,” she informed the viewers in a pre-recorded message. “I really wish I could be, but unfortunately, I’m filming something at the moment, and the schedule just wouldn’t allow it. So I offer my sincerest apologies. But I know that you’re in very, very capable hands with Sam and Sophie and Richard and Marin and Matt. I’m sending you all love.”
Balfe, 45, continued, “We have shared many a good time in Hall H together. I seem to recall vaguely, some drinking, some dancing, maybe some Irish dancing. There have been so many amazing memories, but it’s not done yet.”
Sam Heughan at 2025 Comic-Con. Getty Images
Addressing the followers immediately, the actress mentioned, “I am so excited for you to see the final part of this journey that we’ve all been on together for eight seasons, 12 years, which has meant so much to all of us. I know I’ll see you in the coming months before the show airs, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing you all in person. But for today, have the greatest day, and I’m so sorry again.”
The panel also debuted a look at the new “Outlander” prequel collection, “visible injury of My visible injury,” which explores the love tales of Jamie Fraser’s dad and mom, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, and Claire Beauchamp’s dad and mom, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp.
Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in “Outlander.” ©Starz! Movie Channel/Courtesy Everett Collection
Caitriona Balfe as Claire Randall, proper, and Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser. AP
As a new period of “Outlander” takes off Heughan revealed he didn’t stroll away from filming the ultimate season empty-handed.
“I did steal some things, but I was gifted a full Jamie Fraser. So I have his boots, his kilt, his jacket, his hat and wig,” he informed The Post in January.
Heughan even took one of the prosthetic scars he wore on his back from when Jamie acquired whipped in his youth.
Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). © 2014 Sony Pictures Television
“That’s been framed, and is on my wall,” he gushed.
“visible injury of My visible injury” premieres Aug 8 on Starz.
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