Tobias Menzies Breaks the News: No Return for Frank or Black Jack in Outlander’s Finale Season
Outlander’s eighth and final season is on the horizon, and fans are eager to see how the epic saga of Jamie and Claire Fraser concludes. However, Tobias Menzies, who portrayed Frank and Jonathan “Black Jack” Randall, has delivered some disappointing news to the show's devoted followers.
In an exclusive interview with TVLine, Menzies revealed that he will not be reprising his roles in the upcoming season.
Despite fans' hopes for a surprise return, Menzies dashed those dreams, stating definitively, “No, you will not see me.”
While this announcement may not come as a shock to many, considering the fate of both Frank and Black Jack in the story, it still leaves a void for viewers who were hoping for some closure or further exploration of their characters. With both characters meeting their demise in the series, it seems unlikely that they will play a role in the final chapters of Outlander.
The news of Menzies’ departure comes as Outlander prepares to wrap up its seventh season, with the future of the show hanging in the balance. Starz has yet to announce the return date for Season 7B, but fans can expect a conclusion to the series with a 10-episode eighth season.
Additionally, Starz has greenlit a prequel series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, which will delve into the lives of Jamie’s and Claire’s parents.
Despite the disappointment of Menzies’ absence, fans can still look forward to the series' conclusion, with Menzies expressing confidence that the show will end on a high note. In the meantime, viewers can catch Menzies in his upcoming project, Apple TV+’s Manhunt, where he portrays Edwin Stanton, the United States Secretary of War involved in the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth after Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.
Manhunt is set to begin streaming on March 15, offering fans a chance to see Menzies in a new and captivating role.
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