Ditto for Roger (Richard Rankin), the man who would eventually becomeBriannas romantic interestin the ongoing saga.
She also has to play, literally, the daughter of Claire in the 13th episode.
And she has to have a certain chemistry with Roger.

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Even though shes in that episode very strongly, shes not as strongly in the next season.
The role of Roger and Brianna grows over the course of the books.
But at first, youre just seeing the two of them for briefer periods of time.

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We had trials, she tells EW.
Obviously, trying to get the red right and sorting out styles.
Our first day was actually a 1612 hour shoot.
The hair wasnt quite right.
So yeah, we ended up changing it.
And dont forget to tune in to Mondays edition ofOutlander Live!
Sam Heughan will be our guest!
The hour-long show airs Mondays at 2 p.m.
ET on Sirius XM 105.