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‘Outlander’ Season 2 Spoilers: Caitriona Balfe Talks About Chemistry With Sam Heughan; EP Dismisses Brianna Casting Rumors

"Outlander" Season 2 is one of the most highly anticipated series on TV following its groundbreaking first season on Starz. While part of the success of the time traveler series is due to Diana Gabaldon's majestic writing, it would be fair to say that its lead stars, Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, also attributed to this success. What does Balfe have to say about her relationship with Heughan onscreen and behind the scenes?

Warning: Spoilers ahead! Read on if you want to learn more about the details of this story.

"Outlander" Season 2 may still be months away from its return on TV but fans are excited to hear what awaits Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), as they head over to Paris. While details about casting and spoilers for the upcoming season have been kept to a minimum, several reports noted on the possibility that the show has found its Brianna Randall.

Various reports cited that actress Maeve Foley has been added to the cast of "Outlander," which led to several speculations, including the notion that Foley will be playing the role of fan-favorite character, Brianna. However, Carter Matt reported that executive producer Maril Davis has addressed these rumors and said that there is no truth to these speculations.

"For those asking any & all REAL casting news will only come from official source like @Outlander_Starz or @sony or sometimes a producer," she wrote.

While fans will still have to wait for a casting announcement from the show and the network, actress Caitriona Balfe recently shared details about her relationship with her co-star, Sam Heughan to the Daily Record.

"When I first met Sam at our chemistry test, he was just the nicest guy. He just put me at ease, and I was a little nervous," she said.

The 36-year-old actress also revealed that her chemistry with the 35-year-old Scottish actor was "quite instantaneous."

"Outlander" Season 2 is expected to premiere sometime in 2016 on Starz.


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