The Outlander writers answered questions about episode 311 on Tuesday. Toni Graphia, Shannon Goss, and Karen Campbell took control of the Twitter account and answered questions this week. Below are the answers provided to fans this time around.
@OutlanderWriter There was a lot more comedic moments in this episode then usual, was this the intention when writing the script or are the actors responsible for this? #OutlanderALN #Outlander
— Maddie Date (@datemads) November 28, 2017
It was our intention to find moments of levity throughout the story. It's nice to have some humor to balance out the heavier/more dramatic moments. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/CycrOjUC4J
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
Why does father Fogden keep the jar of beetles? It seemed to me that the father was making some kind of sacrifice ritual, using those beetles from the Abandawe sacred cave to devour Arabella. I also couldn't understand what those beetles represent for the father. #OutlanderALN
— Carla Silva (@carlataciana) November 28, 2017
Father Fogden gives the beetle treatment to all of his beloved goats who perish. The goat skulls above Claire's head where she bathed are where we saw the skulls of Fogden's goats. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/Z44lFpNzVr
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
Who thought up the line between Hayes and Leslie about Mc Dubh's wife turning up in the most unusual places? cracked me up! #OutlanderALN
— Emily Leblang (@eleblang) November 28, 2017
Karen. Thanks for being amused. Made her laugh as well. It was in an earlier draft and added the couplet back the day we were shooting the scene. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/q5aflq9hkW
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
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Scar was a stone-cold pro. Shot him out in one take. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/nd1guCi7cq
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
Wow, the wave that tipped and drowned C, how did you shoot that scene?! #OutlanderALN
— Gabs (@gabsfleurse) November 28, 2017
With our Frog Squad — great group of underwater camera operators and Malin — our fearless "Claire" stunt double. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/8l0ChGs9QM
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
@Outlander_STARZ why didn’t Jamie want to stick Claire with the needle? #outlanderALN
— Ezria & Mr. Fraser (@BC4Ever1) November 27, 2017
It's one thing to stab bad dudes. It isn't as easy to stab the love of your life with a sharp needle, even if she did stab you first. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/8lVBBYDknA
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
@OutlanderWriter #OutlanderALN writers talk about moving story forward & the need to compress details of the story because there is so much to cover. Why did you choose to show Claire wandering around the jungle for 15-16 minutes? I got the message in 5.
— Becky Quinn Gottlieb (@frenchbecky) November 28, 2017
One of the joys of adapting this book is having the freedom and opportunity to expand on certain sections. We loved the idea of spending time with Claire as she had to put her survival skills to good use. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/bvTCk9B3yV
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
#OutlanderALN Who wrote what scenes, Karen and @shanniebebe? May I guess Karen, first half, Shannon, second half of #Uncharted?
— Holly Richter-White (@writerhrw) November 28, 2017
In outline, Shannon wrote the first half, while Karen wrote the second half. Then they switched it in the writing of the script. But ultimately, we swapped the script back and forth so many times, it becomes a blend of both our voices. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/4CbTDGujOe
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
@OutlanderWriter Before you start filming a season, are all of the episodes already broken down into which storylines/events you are wanting to include for that season or do the designated writers of an episode decide what to include/exclude? #OutlanderALN
— Karolyn (@karorocks) November 28, 2017
We usually have about half the episodes broken before we start filming — with the other half loosely mapped out as far as what sections of the book they are to cover. It's a team sport, so we work together to break each episode before a writer is sent off to write. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/goD9jcVgZu
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
@OutlanderWriter why did Jamie give Fergus the name Claudel? Does it have any special significance? #OutlanderALN
— Ezria & Mr. Fraser (@BC4Ever1) November 26, 2017
Claudel was Fergus's given name at the brothel in France when Jamie first met him. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/aBCrSkGwk0
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
The ants! Were they real? #OutlanderALN
— Gabs (@gabsfleurse) November 28, 2017
Real ants cast as fire ants. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/fMr1JSZMfd
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
Why did it take Claire 3 days to find Father Fogden but was able to return to the beach so quickly? Was it a different beach on a different part of the island? #OutlanderALN
— Barbara White Melin (@bwhitemelin) November 27, 2017
It was a different beach on a different part of the island. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/2y4e6lo6Yt
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
@OutlanderWriter Did someone come up with Mr Coco’s “hairstyle”? #buzzcut #OutlanderALN @Outlander_STARZ
— Matilda (@DeLeonHayes1) November 27, 2017
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@OutlanderWriter I try again with my question: is it easier or more difficult to write episodes following the books? #OutlanderALN
— Barbara&Rocco (@Barbara70641413) November 27, 2017
In some ways it is easier as there are tentpoles to grasp on to, but in other ways it's more challenging because you want to fit it all in, but just can't. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/h7OFIri01i
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
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@OutlanderWriter #OutlanderALN #Uncharted How did Jamie end up on that beach…what happened to the Artemis?
— Linda Bouley (@LindaBouley) November 27, 2017
The ship ran into uncharted shoals in the ocean. These are submerged ridges which jarred the ship and cracked the foremast. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/Cbsh8y8K8h
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
Did @caitrionambalfe actually start the fire with her flint? #OutlanderALN
— Peg Rogers (@PegRogers2) November 28, 2017
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@OutlanderWriter if a fan were to visit a set, what would they most likely be surprised by? #OutlanderALN
— Tiaragaryen (@FemmePolitique) November 22, 2017
The number of dedicated people working hard to make this show great. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/ngdKRpEzvK
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
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We would have loved to shoot a Claire vs. pirate showdown, but your supposition is correct, we had time/story constraints. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/btlp5b9O34
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
@OutlanderWriter Looooooved the super emotional "reunion" on the beach!! Where in South Africa was this filmed? And, how many takes were there to get Claire @caitrionambalfe and Jamie's @SamHeughan hug/kiss just right? #OutlanderALN
— Chris Bettinger (@chrissy_b12) November 29, 2017
We shot that scene on Silverstroom Beach in Cape Town. I believe the take we ultimately used in the cut was 4. Great work by our camera department and cast! #OutlanderALN https://t.co/oal6DsCnkC
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
Do you have a favorite scene or line from the episode? #OutlanderALN
— Fotini (@23ophelia) November 28, 2017
Toni G's favorite scenes are Claire talking to Coco & Jamie giving Fergus his name. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/EQ2C43TBpT
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
Karen's favorite scene is Lesley & Hayes on the beach wondering how MacDubh's wife is always showing up! #OutlanderALN https://t.co/EQ2C43TBpT
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
Shannon's favorite scene is TURTLE SOUP! 🙂 #OutlanderALN https://t.co/EQ2C43TBpT
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
How was the snake chosen? #OutlanderALN
— Vanessa Pinto (@MsPintoTCDSB) November 29, 2017
We had two amazing choices — one gorgeous albino boa python and Scar. Since Scar had a more natural/jungle vibe, we went with him. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/OQ2jAnu29D
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
#OutlanderALN Toni your writing style always produced some if my most memorable episodes. Have you put away your writers quill?
— George Sippel (@GeorgeSippel) November 29, 2017
Never! 🙂 Wrote the S3 finale with the amazing Matt Roberts, and am writing one for S4 as we speak. Better get back to it! 😉 #OutlanderALN https://t.co/a7wTylYCym
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
@OutlanderWriter How did Cptn. Rains and some of the crew died? Did I miss the scene? #OutlanderALN
— Goldzr (@Goldzr2) November 29, 2017
When the ship hit the uncharted shoals. RIP. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/KbYe9ZALgs
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 29, 2017
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