In this behind the scenes (BTS) post, we catch up with Outlander producer and writer Matt Roberts. This post includes some of his live tweets from the episodes and writer and producer Toni Graphia takes over his Twitter for one of the episodes. Matt also did a mini Twitter Q and A in mid-August. Spoiler Alert: If you have not seen all of the second half of the first season of Outlander, you may not want to read this post.
This opening VO was in the 1st writer's draft then taken out, then added again in post. #OutlanderReturns @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
.@udyamadhavi @Outlander_Starz I directed the opening title card for Ep 9 and 2nd unit
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
Mr. @SamHeughan did all his own stunts actually rappelled down the wall #OutlanderReturns @Outlander_Starz pic.twitter.com/2xVFzbM1xP
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
this is where we filmed the riding scenes #OutlanderReturns @Outlander_Starz pic.twitter.com/zFg7Oq8Iq3
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
The fight @Writer_DG gave me so much to work with. We spent the whole day filming this scene #OutlanderReturns pic.twitter.com/NvvInz4nBK
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
Standing in the cold rain watching @SamHeughan and @caitrionambalfe perform is a honor. They are J&C #OutlanderReturns @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
Hey… @caitrionambalfe does her own stunts as well. Try telling her no. Not me said the producer #OutlanderReturns @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
This Ep is from Jamie's POV and for the 1st time see Claire's character from how Jamie sees her. #OutlanderReturns and she shines
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
SHOUT OUT to the Outlander Sound Dept. A river in the b.g. and you can hear every word #OutlanderReturns @Outlander_Starz #ittakesavillage
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
Trying to get all the iconic @Writer_DG lines in the 55 mins is the toughest job. #OutlanderReturns @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
Eps 9&10 were filmed before Eps 5, 6, 7, 8… #OutlanderReturns @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
We shot the FIGHT scene at Roslin Glen, spent 1 whole shooting day on this scene. It was that important #OutlanderReturns @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
The Drover Tavern was reimagined by @jongarysteele and his ART DEPT a few times… you saw it in Ep 6 #OutlanderReturns @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
The Spanking was rehearsed quite a bit. It was a delicate line. We had to get the tone just right #OutlanderReturns @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
Unfortunately the books are BIG Good for reading, but impossible to film every page. We only have so much time in an Ep #OutlanderReturns
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
That was my favorite line in the Ep… "you are my home now." #OutlanderReturns @Outlander_Starz It's all about J&C nothing else matters
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
Laoghaire is verra important to the story… you know you love to hate her #OutlanderReturns @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 5, 2015
Ep 110 was filmed in Jan/Feb in the same block as 109. It was chilly! @Outlander_Starz #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 12, 2015
This was the last episode we see the Great Hall @Outlander_Starz #Outlander one of my favorite sets.
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 12, 2015
Had to film the Geillis dance scene months later so Lotte wouldn't freeze Midges were out in force that night @Outlander_Starz #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 12, 2015
As I tweeted last week Eps 9, 10 were filmed before Eps 5,6,7,8 @Outlander_Starz #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 12, 2015
We shot the Eps out of order because we had to build new sets that we would use thru the backhalf of the season @Outlander_Starz #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 12, 2015
Here's Toni #OutlanderTrial I love the title card. A starling murmuration. @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
The witch trial was my favorite part of the book. I was dying to write it. #OutlanderTrial @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
We built the thieves’ hole onstage @jongarysteele prod designer, did an amazing job with a challenging set #OutlanderTrial @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
We shot this in scene # order so it would feel like a real trial. 8days in a real church in Tibbermore #OutlanderTrial @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
We had almost 200 extras They were brilliant! I love their faces.They were an important part of making it feel real. #OutlanderTrial
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
Kim Allan did a great job as the changeling mother. Love when she charges at Claire! #OutlanderTrial @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
Love the two women drinking and spending a dark night of the soul, just 2 girlfriends, talking about the men they love. #OutlanderTrial
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
The flogging of Claire felt so real, I saw some of the women extras with tears in their Very hard to watch in person #OutlanderTrial
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
C telling J she’s from the future an iconic & brilliant moment from the book A lot of pressure for writers and actors alike #OutlanderTrial
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
Craigh na Dun felt like a mystical place. Absurdly beautiful. I was afraid to touch the stones! #OutlanderTrial @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
I'm back :-{)> CHEERS to @caitrionambalfe @lotteverbeek1 @SamHeughan & Toni Graphia #OutlanderTrial @Outlander_Starz pic.twitter.com/vRTs8fVnsv
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
Should I stay or should I go? #OutlanderTrial @Outlander_Starz STAY!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/ECZ2gMupyi
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
Used a helicopter for the aerial shooting for #OutlanderTrial @Outlander_Starz pic.twitter.com/UiHE25Rpuo
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
Toni Graphia & @TallShipProds had to shoo cows out the pasture so we could land Thx ladies! @Outlander_Starz pic.twitter.com/U51qAhKdpb
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
The waterfall where Jamie "helps" Claire forget all about Frank #OutlanderTrial @Outlander_Starz sorry Frank ;-{)> pic.twitter.com/DI57n6AJQY
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
Phone off✔️scotch toothpicks✔️laptop on✔️Bach's cello stes on iPod✔️DiA✔️1st words FADE IN✔️ @Outlander_Starz S2✔️ pic.twitter.com/88fer7zCi7
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 19, 2015
#BTS in the Great Hall @Outlander_Starz #Outlander from Ep 103 pic.twitter.com/gyT0bhBKdE
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 21, 2015
Good morning or should I say good #Outlander Day! @Outlander_Starz #jamie #jenny #claire #ian #Lallybroch #moredoors pic.twitter.com/jnp1vf9SUb
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 25, 2015
One of the talented co-stars of tonight's @Outlander_Starz Ep112 #Lallybroch #Outlander taking a break between shots pic.twitter.com/8FUeWyqbQe
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 25, 2015
Welcome to #Lallybroch #Outlander @Outlander_Starz @caitrionambalfe @SamHeughan @donnellylaura1 Ep112 #ComeHome pic.twitter.com/A7n5QgAuXI
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 25, 2015
Seriously, how cute? @Outlander_Starz #Outlander #WeeJamie love the detail in the wee waistcoat @draiochta14 pic.twitter.com/uZ2CY8ozPM
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) April 26, 2015
Much to do tomorrow Watch baseball Write Kentucky Derby Write NFL Draft Write #Outlander Ep113 Drink @Outlander_Starz pic.twitter.com/bthLAr2mfo
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 1, 2015
#Outlander The Watch written by awesome Toni Graphia and directed by the amazing @MetinHuseyin @Outlander_Starz pic.twitter.com/pgpi5UaP9X
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 2, 2015
While filming Ep113 I was HIT with goat's milk (from an udder) @JordanTmilliken SoundDept knows what I mean #Outlander @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 3, 2015
One always knows exactly where they stand w/Jenny @donnellylaura1 amazing work!!!! Class act(or) @Outlander_Starz #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 3, 2015
That's real rain One of the rainiest days of S1 thank goodness we were on grass #Outlander great job! @SamHeughan @djhenshall
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 3, 2015
Feels like a Scottish kinda day @Outlander_Starz #castles #greenhills #clouds #softrain #goodpeople #outlander #DiA pic.twitter.com/NRdKyJhtUW
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 5, 2015
#Scotland Home away from home @Outlander_Starz #Outlander #notmyhouse :-{)> can't wait to get back #DiA pic.twitter.com/wd5UOCatGI
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 5, 2015
One a my favorite #BTS pics of Murtagh played by the amazing Duncan Lacroix #Outlander #thesearch #FindJamieFraser pic.twitter.com/NXidAl8Irc
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 5, 2015
And away we go! Season 2 #Outlander #DIA first day of filming "Break a leg" @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 7, 2015
Before… the After comes tomorrow on #TheSearch #Outlander #FindJamieFraser @Outlander_Starz :-{)> pic.twitter.com/i7PANFxP18
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 8, 2015
.@Flying_Rabbits3 @strickler_sue @DebsterPA1 We did have some sunny days, but it rained quite a bit in this block 113/114 #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 9, 2015
.@shesanfran @Flying_Rabbits3 @strickler_sue @DebsterPA1 working we film in blocks so scene113 might be shot on the sameday/location as114
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 9, 2015
.@DebsterPA1 We filmed 113/114 at the same time No rest for @caitrionambalfe no rest for @SamHeughan #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
The Puppet Theater made especially for this episode by @jongarysteele and his amazing team. #Outlander pic.twitter.com/MBCWEgOtUL
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
@caitrionambalfe and @donnellylaura1 did much of the riding scenes themselves. In fact we had to pry them off the horses #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
Thought the breast milk scene was important, shows how strong Mothers are and that they'll do anything for the ones they love #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
Our esteemed director @MetinHuseyin taking it all in between takes #Outlander pic.twitter.com/znNUn4Mg9H
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
We filmed the night time scenes in this wood… #Outlander long nights, great crew, fun times pic.twitter.com/J6GICdrhRC
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
this is how we found the first village before the Art Dept took over… #Outlander pic.twitter.com/w8QK7dCArR
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
Actor #SallyHowitt was so amazing as Kyrie, 1st village woman #Outlander Just loved her performance!!
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
Duncan took sword dancing for about a month trained by the one and only @ginger_jasper #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
here's the After photo from yesterday's tweet #Outlander pic.twitter.com/k9gUgnbfHT
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
Martin Brody and @SteveHay are some talented gypsies. #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
The other Sassenach singer is @Siobhan_Miller #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
The coastal cave scene was filmed in studio in the thieves hole from Ep111 #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
Murtagh's confession comes from later in the book, but it works so well here to bond him to Claire. #Outlander Lost love
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
Cave #Outlander pic.twitter.com/j5FrP2Di8n
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
This cave scene was filmed in Limekilns. Took an entire day to film @caitrionambalfe and @grahammctavish are magic together #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
Re: Breast Milk scene: They are prosthetic breasts and there was a technician standing off camera with a pump. #Outlander @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
Okay, I'll let you all tweet it out. Have fun. #Outlander A pic for the road. pic.twitter.com/TkzaL2GXNC
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
.@TheMattBRoberts Big shout out to @emjay1970 Mark Jeary the poor Redcoat that the #BadLasses interrogated with the hot poker. #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
.@ChrisFParnell @Outlander_Starz well then this ones for you Chris #Outlander #TheSearch #DuncanLaCroix pic.twitter.com/s65psEXzWl
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
Waiting for the sun to go down, to shoot the night scenes #Outlander Ep114 filmed in summer so there's not much night pic.twitter.com/anjMohUiCy
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
Jenny & Claire were here The meadow where they see the crows overhead #Outlander this pic was from location scout pic.twitter.com/T2sWPAE8W8
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
Many long time followers may recognize pics from #POTD I'll do the same for S2 #Outlander Then U can match w/the Eps pic.twitter.com/w4Fdj9ogWw
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
.@AmyFann2 "I give ye… The Sassenach" #Outlander pic.twitter.com/CHCT0wNl4m
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 10, 2015
Less than a week before #Wentworth #BlackJackIsBack #Outlander @Outlander_Starz pic.twitter.com/6plJ5l5o3J
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 12, 2015
Even redcoats need a little R&R @Outlander_Starz #Outlander pic.twitter.com/QLIZuyXQZ1
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 27, 2015
#OutlanderFinale @Outlander_Starz pic.twitter.com/c1rAwvwPKG
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 28, 2015
Marionettes have nothing to do w/ #OutlanderFinale some @Outlander_Starz fans have asked for detailed pics #obliging pic.twitter.com/f8BbfnqYy4
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 28, 2015
#BFtP one of my 1st potd's #OutlanderFinale tomorrow @Outlander_Starz pic.twitter.com/Xj9mL0FyRX
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 29, 2015
Everything has to come to an end, even the beginning @Outlander_Starz #OutlanderFinale #OutlanderS2 pic.twitter.com/BPsWj5Pptg
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 31, 2015
.@Outlander_Starz has been one of the best experiences of my life Thank you Cast, Crew, Staff and FANS! #OutlanderS2 pic.twitter.com/fHCSMDFTGu
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) May 31, 2015
From the 1st week of filming season 1 @Outlander_Starz feels like a million years ago @TallShipProds @caitrionambalfe pic.twitter.com/CAl7TcRg3P
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) June 1, 2015
Love this pic from Ep1 @Outlander_Starz @SamHeughan was amazing from day one!!!! pic.twitter.com/37H9NOmFNJ
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) June 1, 2015
My favorite pic of Claire, the marvelously talented actor @caitrionambalfe @Outlander_Starz #Outlander pic.twitter.com/HJnczm58Ox
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) June 1, 2015
1st #potd of S2 #DiA #Outlander @Outlander_Starz way way BTS #mattenachs pic.twitter.com/dZZlgN1Uyz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) June 20, 2015
Heard on set today "stunning" "spectacular" "wow" "feels like you're really there" "I think I just time traveled" @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) June 25, 2015
I see your sun & surf @ankenneyy @TallShipProds & raise you a wee house @Outlander_Starz #Outlander #SDCC2015 #POTD pic.twitter.com/gWhTjCrwHn
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) July 11, 2015
Hope everyone is having fun in the sun @Comic_Con Spending my break writing Ep209 #POTD #Outlander rolls on :-{)> pic.twitter.com/JmyBLWNKfN
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) July 12, 2015
About to write FADE OUT, which means edit for typos. Then I can begin REwriting @Outlander_Starz #Outlander #rollson #theprocess :-{)>
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) July 13, 2015
Hmmm… what ever can we film here? #Outlander @Outlander_Starz #goingfast #notdriving #thruthewindowphotography pic.twitter.com/EPNKfVUQU0
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) July 18, 2015
Early morning drive to work 1st day of filming a new block of #Outlander #DiA S2 @Outlander_Starz #movingphotography pic.twitter.com/b6eMSsDQVM
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) July 29, 2015
1st week of filming Block3 was a-ma-zing #outlander @Outlander_Starz #S2 #DiA #potd #trees pic.twitter.com/tD7hopvxZr
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 1, 2015
Big shout out to the amazing @Outlander_Starz crew. All-nighter and rain. No problem. Thanks for a great night!!! #Outlander
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 14, 2015
Another night shoot tonight They're tough because usually cold, wet & we are diurnal creatures @Outlander_Starz ;-{)> pic.twitter.com/iMiqcBwVcY
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 14, 2015
May be repetitive but @Outlander_Starz has the best cast & crew. Thanks for another great night shoot #sleepwell pic.twitter.com/npjeAcZw4a
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 15, 2015
.@sassssenach @Outlander_Starz Once Season 2 airs… @Outlander_Starz will announce the dates.
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 17, 2015
.@dianne_falcone @Outlander_Starz writing Eps 6, 9 and co-writing Ep. 13
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 17, 2015
.@Damon_S_VD @Outlander_Starz wrap up filming in early part of 2016
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 17, 2015
.@TallShipProds @Outlander_Starz I'm 2nd Unit directing… enjoying that.
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 17, 2015
.@subu1960 2 weeks for the 1st draft… then we rewrite as we go.
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 17, 2015
.@jacindama @Outlander_Starz Starting completely over with new sets @jongarysteele and costumes @draiochta14 But it's amazing!!!
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 17, 2015
.@MargsLD filming one now
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 17, 2015
.@TBursoni five so far. all episodes have studio and location sets. INT and EXT
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 17, 2015
.@gkbarr @Outlander_Starz I wanted to write Ep6. You'll see why when it airs.
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 17, 2015
A lovely day 70°F/21°C partly cloudy mostly sunny. Great day of filming @Outlander_Starz #Outlander #POTD pic.twitter.com/uv8isiUp0M
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 18, 2015
#potd #Outlander @Outlander_Starz pic.twitter.com/6BzVtcB8FF
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 20, 2015
Lights, camera, action #BTS @Outlander_Starz #Outlander #potd pic.twitter.com/Rtkw3AWLcu
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 22, 2015
.@SamHeughan @TallShipProds @caitrionambalfe enjoy it while it lasts… Next block is big! #CrashBamBoomBang
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 27, 2015
The hardest working actor in Hollywood (Scotland) #outlander #bouton @Outlander_Starz pic.twitter.com/Uqc6JKhFPW
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) August 27, 2015
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