Outlander Series headed to TV in 2014!!!

Yes, you read that right!  Outlander will be coming to STARZ in 2014!!  I don't know about you, but I am SUPER excited for this show!  I absolutely love these books.  Part historical fiction, part science fiction, part romance/love story, and the time travel!  What's not to love?!  

Now the moment you've all been waiting for; meet Sam Heughan who will be bringing Jamie Fraser to life.  And yes, he is really Scottish!

Sam Heughan

"That man is a Scot to the bone and Jamie Fraser to the heart...having seen Same Heughan not just act, but be Jamie. I feel immensely grateful to the production team for their painstaking attention to the soul of the story and the characters." said author Diana Gabaldon. My fingers are crossed that they make his hair longer & red! Getting Diana's casting approval is the cherry on top of my sundae! I haven't read any news yet as to who will be Claire, but naturally I have my own idea for who should play her.

Jesscia Raine in Call the Midwife

This is Jessica Raine.  I discovered her on Call the Midwife a few months ago.  The minute I saw her, I knew she'd be the perfect Claire.  This was before we knew there'd definitely be a show too.  I'm always doing that with fictional characters though.  Playing casting director is one of my favorite parts of reading.  The image I've had for Claire the past couple of years hasn't been a real person, but a fan art piece I found while surfing the net.  

The above image has been more than sufficient to help me picture Claire.  And kudos to the artist.  Absolutely fantastic!  So if the casting people at STARZ happen upon my blog, please PLEASE give Jessica a call & see if she's free.  

Tobias Menzies

And last but not least, the villain!  Tobias Menzies has been cast as Frank/Black Jack Randall.  Other than Gaston from the animated version of Beauty & the Beast, I never really imagined anyone as Frank.  But Tobias looks perfect for the role.

    

12th Doctor Revealed!!

12th Doctor: Peter Capaldi

Well there he is folks.  The twelfth Doctor, Peter Capaldi.  It will be sad saying farewell to Matt Smith, but I'm looking forward to Mr. Capaldi's portrayal of The Doctor.  Upon hearing of Matt's departure from the show, I immediately started thinking of replacement candidates.  Like everyone else, I had my own ideas for who it should be.  I definitely did NOT want the new Doctor to be a woman and I wanted him to be older (I was actually envisioning Hugh Laurie) & hopefully a ginger.  Luckily, my first 2 specifications were met.  Despite Peter not being Hugh or ginger, I'm happy with the choice.  Peter is definitely a handsome older man, & as my friend Angela pointed out, he looks like he'd have a wicked sense of humor.  

This image perfectly sums up my feelings for 9, 10, & 11.

It is ALWAYS difficult adjusting to a new face, but we have to give him a chance.  I remember how apprehensive I was when David Tennant took over for Christopher Eccleston (my first Doctor).  It took me a good 5 or 6 episodes to warm up to him, and then I fell in love with his portrayal & was in tears when he regenerated.  I still miss him.  Surprisingly, I liked Matt right away, but I still I don't have the same "feelings" I had for David.  I'm looking forward to seeing how Peter will define his place as 12.  And if nothing else, it'll be a fun ride.