Outlander star Sam Heughan is gearing up for the return of the historical series for its seventh season, but the Jamie Fraser actor recently announced some major news that will delight his fans.
Sam is set to appear in a brand-new thriller series titled, The Couple Next Door, and it sounds gripping. The 42-year-old will join a star-studded cast that also features Harry Potter star Alfred Enoch, Poldark's Eleanor Tomlinson and Pennyworth star Jessica De Gouw.
The synopsis reads: "When Evie (Eleanor Tomlinson) and Pete (Alfred Enoch) move into an upscale neighbourhood, they find themselves in a world of curtain twitching and status anxiety.
"But soon find friendship in the shape of the couple next door, alpha traffic cop Danny (Sam Heughan) and his wife, glamorous yoga instructor Becka (Jessica De Gouw). Sam Heughan heads up the cast as Danny who shares a passionate night with Evie, his beautiful but troubled neighbour."
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© GETTYUpon landing the role of Danny, Sam said in a statement: "I'm thrilled to be working with Eagle Eye Drama and director Dries Vos again and adding a third series with my STARZ family. Dries has a unique visual flair and I'm sure we're going to make something special."
Meanwhile, Eleanor also spoke out about her upcoming leading role. "Evie is an exciting challenge for me - a girl whose world is turned upside down as she navigates devastating trauma, which isn't helped by unresolved issues from her past," she said.
"We have an excellent team on board, and I am looking forward to exploring this dark and complicated world alongside Sam and our director Dries."
© GETTYThere's no word yet on a release date for The Couple Next Door, we'll keep you posted when Channel 4 and STARZ make the announcement.
Fans can look forward to seeing Sam return to screens in June when he will reprise his role as Jamie Fraser in the seventh and penultimate season of Outlander.
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