Weekends are usually something we look forward to and they are made even more wonderful when treated with an early morning surprise Twitter Q&A with Matt B. Roberts (writer/executive producer) of Outlander. Find out who he thinks has the “best hair” on set, if filming is on schedule, and his thoughts on…potato salad!
Who's up for a quick Q&A? #Outlander @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@LindaDocgirl44 @Outlander_Starz Spring is all I know at the moment
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@dennasus @Outlander_Starz uninterrupted sleep
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@b304SMN @Outlander_Starz Since Scotland is a character, we incorporate the weather into the stories
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@pixietwit @Outlander_Starz We get about a month from outline to a writer's draft
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@SamHeughansHair @Outlander_Starz @TallShipProds beats them all
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@reed_margrit @Outlander_Starz yes, we filmed in Scotland the spring, summer, fall and now winter
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@backto16now @Outlander_Starz because I like it
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@OutManders 6, 9, and co-wrote 13
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
Maril Davis decided to join in the Saturday morning fun
.@TallShipProds @Outlander_Starz I write out of order.
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@mary_sturino @Outlander_Starz we are on schedule… knock wood
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@jennialmgreen @Outlander_Starz Paris is pretty cool…
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@Dumspirospero67 @RonDMoore @TallShipProds Yes, all the writers are
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@French4alice @Outlander_Starz "all first drafts are Sh*t" — Hemingway.
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@_LeahMac @Outlander_Starz Season FOUR? Hold on folks we haven't even finished season two yet.
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@annagoober both… We have many exterior and interior scenes left to do
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@littlejudyblue @TallShipProds @Outlander_Starz No, the script is done by the time we start scouting locations.
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
Original Poster Removed their question but it was: Which one do you think will be the greatest episode of season 2?
.@outlanderfan92 @Outlander_Starz I don't compare one episode against another I think each one is outstanding in its own way
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@OutManders @lovemovies10 it's in a writer's job description to keep you guessing
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@Yr_Obt_Svt So you're telling me there's chance…
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@AtvmMountain @Outlander_Starz All our sets require the art department to work their magic… every scene we film is a period piece
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@mebertolini #Outlander @Outlander_Starz Bouton is the easiest so far, not sure about the hardest
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@Dumspirospero67 #Outlander @Outlander_Starz I reference all the @Writer_DG books often when writing… for me it's mandatory
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@chantaljs_ #Outlander @Outlander_Starz There are too many beautiful places in Scotland to list with only 140 characters
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@chrisebenz @Outlander_Starz The people
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@JeSuisPrestNow Sorry no
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@jmsinnyc #Outlander @Outlander_Starz both… ending is tough but there's always that hope for a beginning
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@laurilynnmc #Outlander @Outlander_Starz This half of S2 I'm using a Sony a7rII and a Leica Q @sony @leica_camera
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@WarriorNSoul @chantaljs_ @Outlander_Starz I will one day. Problem is finding the time. I have this day job that keeps me kinda busy
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
If you haven’t seen some of Matt’s photography it is amazing! Here are a few samples found on his Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/BBKTPPMhXBu/?taken-by=nofoolingproductions
https://www.instagram.com/p/BA62fCsBXN2/?taken-by=nofoolingproductions
https://www.instagram.com/p/_4gZJohXLg/?taken-by=nofoolingproductions
https://www.instagram.com/p/_j72bwhXKy/?taken-by=nofoolingproductions
https://www.instagram.com/p/_iAfglBXG0/?taken-by=nofoolingproductions
.@AnnaScott1986 @Outlander_Starz raised in Boston, no?
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@OutlanderRNR #Outlander @Outlander_Starz many many many many favorite scenes… but my all time favorite by far.. has to be the one where
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@OutlanderHQ #Outlander @Outlander_Starz I think that's a better question for @Writer_DG
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@Alexispetit2 #Outlander @Outlander_Starz I'll start posting my BTS photos once we start airing
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
Here are some of his past BTS photos
#Outlander @TheMattBRoberts Is there a "teasing screening" before hiring or a course that cast & crew have to take on "How to Tease Fans"?
— Connie Sandlin🌻 (@Yr_Obt_Svt) January 30, 2016
.@draiochta14 @Yr_Obt_Svt #Outlander @Outlander_Starz we spend months building this show, we want you all to see it when it's complete
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@draiochta14 sorry Grandma… you know it's you Terry. Hey, speaking of…
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@draiochta14 Sweet!
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/chantaljs_/status/693440158293737472
.@pixietwit @chantaljs_ #Outlander @Outlander_Starz now I can add distraction to my resume
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
Thanks everyone… until next time. #Outlander @Outlander_Starz
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
But…he wasn’t REALLY done, because he is awesome.
.@BowenFamilyof5 @Outlander_Starz trust me, time with your 10 yr old was time better spent. What's your question?
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
.@BowenFamilyof5 @Outlander_Starz No, but oftentimes on set in we'll try an alternate line to two. Good luck with the science project
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 30, 2016
With that the Q&A session ended, thanks to Matt, Maril, and Terry for providing some Outlander fun this morning.
