On Tuesday, Richard Rankin took to Twitter to answer fans’ questions about his character, Roger, and Outlander season four. Below are his Outlander-related answers, but if you want to read them all, head over to his Twitter account.
OK let's do this!! #AskRichardRankin #anythinggoesexceptspoilers #outlander #life
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
Why Roger hasn't come to this conclusion already is beyond me. Maybe he still will?! We aren't even half way through the season yet and Brianna seems to have disappeared… https://t.co/keVQxI9xCh
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
I see a pattern emerging…who says Scottish Lassies aren't going to cause just as much, if not more heartache for the man?! #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/MPUYwX95fT
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
I think you're right on the themes. I don't necessarily think he needed to suffer to prove himself worthy of Brianna. Perhaps he would thinks so but I think as the Season moves on, he begins seeking redemption in himself and it's neccessary for him to evolve. #askrichardrankin https://t.co/AStMDZTKcS
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/RikRankin/status/1070048740436779008
Well he's a 60s man. So i'm going to have to say The Beatles. Pretty sure he could take Ringo's spot as second best drummer in the band. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/XO1Ee5TaGR
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
I have been to North Carolina! Did a play called #TheBlackWatch – one of my favourite jobs ever, incidentally. Yeah, I hope to return before I start on S5, actually. Don't know why. Just fancy it. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/uVg12vy95O
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
His other half. #AskRichardRankin #Brianna #Whereisshe https://t.co/AQdXlXPqtU
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
I think one of the sexiest things about Roger is his nose in profile, to be honest. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/MlS2qbJa4D
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
Ohhhhh…..Grandad dancing vs 60s Grandad dancing. I'm thinking Roger. He's probably got some Rock n Roll in him. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/2VEXv8Gtln
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
I am a very serious actor who takes his job very seriously and have the utmost serious respect for the other actors and their need to focus. Therefore, I generally don't allow laughter when I'm on set. Not even that kind of unvoiced laughter. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/1i9RJCcZVH
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
The #Outlander sets are just incredible. There's on S4 set in particular that I won't go into detail about but all credit to @jongarysteele and his team. The level of detail and craftsmanship is stunning. Not difficult to immerse yourself in that world. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/QgPRuMriga
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
I think it was more his timing and less his facial hair that was the issue here, to be honest. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/Itw5Jz82FP
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
I would travel with Lord John Grey to 16th Century Venice. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/iMwkHFpEyP
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
I think it's quite common for actors to want to indulge themselves in their darker side. It's always fun to play the bad guy. Bonnet particularly interests me because he's not conventional. He's really quite charming about being an absolute bastard. #Askrichardrankin https://t.co/PcQwjoZySC
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
I generally think anything that will take the focus away from my face is helpful. Especially in emotionally driven scenes. The audience are drawn to the hat and the underscore and we acheive the desired result. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/aiQszuDbzC
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
To stop her from getting hurt. Irrespective of how he thinks she might feel – he still loves her and cares very much for her. He doesn't want any harm to come to her. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/2PINwDeXKC
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
Yes. I am considering it. Should my character ever require experience of North Carolina. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/Yvezwv7EFD
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
He likes this shirt. It's a nice shirt!! Plus it was on sale. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/LPcvFotF0V
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
What you mean him taking the time to get over Brianna, finding himself a nice Scottish Lass and settling down in a nice wee pad in Oxford to raise a lovely little family and start a family band? Yeah! #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/JZoQIObDDL
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 4, 2018
Firmly believe they need each other to be complete.
— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) December 5, 2018
Source: Richard Rankin on Twitter
