The Outlander writers answered questions about episode 401 on Tuesday, November 6th. It was not stated who took control of the Twitter account and answered questions, but Matthew B. Roberts and Toni Graphia wrote this episode. Below are the answers provided to fans this time around.
What did you all think? This season, 'Ask the Outlander Writers' any questions you have with #ATOW, and we'll answer them on Tuesday! #OutlanderPremiere
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 5, 2018
Hello, everyone! We're here on voting day in America the Beautiful to answer some of your #ATOW questions from these last few days.
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
Neither. Use of the song was planned from the beginning, long before we even knew our premiere date. Originally, it was supposed to be instrumental, but we didn't think it would be as recognizable. #ATOW https://t.co/OBmrtNqXUx
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
They received an invite to the dinner in a scene that unfortunately had to be cut due to time. #ATOW https://t.co/ww2CMNpIQv
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
Yes, there were three versions of this chest created for the show. The first was the master with everything in working order. The second and third were practical, lighter versions to use as a moveable prop. #ATOW https://t.co/mxDiBAqapr
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
Lots of communication. We spend 8 hours a day in a room agreeing (and disagreeing) with each other. #ATOW https://t.co/WLrOmC5frJ
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
He's just speaking generically. She did technically leave the 18th century 🙂 #ATOW https://t.co/NDEzlFpAkq
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
We needed a way to ingratiate him to Claire and Jamie very quickly. #ATOW https://t.co/Jb2sjqjpD2
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
Lots of hard work and conversations. It takes us a very very long time to condense 1000 pages into the most cinematic storylines, because they have to be able to play on screen. #ATOW https://t.co/WHwQdI7HpA
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
The lament for Hayes was composed by Robert Robertson, and you can find both the lyrics and the translation in our 401 script annotations on https://t.co/WSc56jpSY4. #ATOW https://t.co/FNDF9bOtEy
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
Yep, they all were 😢 #ATOW https://t.co/9CQaUeEoow
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
The titles cards haven't gone anywhere. You might have missed this one, because you were distracted by the majestic eagle swooping across your screen 😉 #ATOW https://t.co/tIwFGyDncd
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
#EdSpeleers brings plenty of his own swagger. #ATOW https://t.co/gC98olHmCG
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
Don't want to spoil anything by answering the first, but the episode began in NC as a way to condense time as well as the amount of sets needed. #ATOW https://t.co/7YKcZ0qfqF
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
Contrary to what many people think, not everyone wore wigs at the time. Jamie is wearing the hairstyle of the time for his station. #ATOW https://t.co/lKdSvQCu41
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
Nope, he doesn't know. #ATOW https://t.co/pfwh9VNY32
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
The riverboat. Anytime you add water, it's challenging. #ATOW https://t.co/2ftQO43XQJ
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) November 6, 2018
Source: Outlander Writers on Twitter
