Sam Heughan is best known for playing Jamie Fraser in Outlander, but has also starred in the erotic thriller series The Couple Next Door.
Following his stellar performance as Jamie Fraser in Outlander, Sam Heughan is gracing US screens on Starz with a fresh and exciting project.
The talented actor, renowned for his role alongside Caitriona Balfe—who played the time-travelling nurse Claire Fraser—returned late last year to deliver another captivating instalment of the Frasers’ adventures.
However, fans must bid farewell to this dynamic duo as only one final season remains, set to conclude their riveting narrative.
But there’s good news for followers of Heughan’s work both in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Viewers now have the opportunity to witness Heughan’s versatility in his recent portrayal within the sultry thriller The Couple Next Door, a series that has already stirred excitement following its debut on Channel 4 before making waves on Starz.
During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the Scottish charmer shared his experiences filming the show: “We filmed in Belgium, which was so much fun,” he revealed, expressing his enjoyment of the country and praising director Dries Vos and the crew for creating an enjoyable atmosphere on set.
“We had such a good time. They work very differently out there. You don’t get a trailer, everyone sits down to lunch together and has breakfast together.”
Heughan applauded the strong camaraderie and teamwork on set, noting how crew members across various departments supported one another enthusiastically.
Teasing differences from his experiences while working on Outlander, Heughan also mentioned that the Belgian crew loves a lively celebration: “And they like to party, as well.”
Clarkson probed, asking which department was known to be the most raucous at gatherings: “I heard they liked to party. Out of all the departments, which one was like, ‘Watch out for that group’?”
“There was a clear winner,” Heughan disclosed. “It was definitely the lighting guys.”
Agreeing with a twinkle of insider knowledge, Clarkson added, “Lighting guys, lighting guys are wild.”
Heughan delved further into the behind-the-scenes revelry, saying, “They are wild. They threw a party every month and… there they are!” Amidst laughter, he gestured towards Clarkson’s own lighting team who whooped it up for the camera.
Recounting more tales of festivity, he shared, “Every month each department threw a different party,” and described an impressive construction by the lighting crew: “And the lighting guys built this enormous slip and slide that was two storeys high.”
Heughan painted a lively picture of the entertainment: “There were bubbles and there was a DJ, it was great fun.”
In his latest role in The Couple Next Door, Heughan steps into the shoes of traffic cop Danny, forming new neighbourly bonds with Evie (Eleanor Tomlinson) and Pete (Alfred Enoch). Their lives become intricately intertwined in unexpected ways, but following a steamy twist involving Danny, Evie finds herself in over her head.
An additional season of The Couple Next Door is on the horizon, set to feature an entirely fresh cast.
The Couple Next Door is available to stream on Channel 4 in the UK and Starz in the US.