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„Outlander“-Star Sam Heughan in völlig neuer Serienrolle: ZDF schnappt sich diesen actiongeladenen Polit-Thriller

Nach dem Ende von „Outlander“ wird Sam Heughan als Nächstes im Action-Thriller „Embassy“ zu sehen sein.

Nach dem Ende von „Outlander“ wird Sam Heughan als Nächstes im Action-Thriller „Embassy“ zu sehen sein.

Fans von spannenden wie actionreichen Thriller-Geschichten mit einem politischen Setting kommen bald mit „Embassy“ auf ihre Kosten. Die sechsteilige Serie mit „Outlander“-Star Sam Heughan, Anna Kendrick und J.K. Simmons in den Hauptrollen soll im nächsten Jahr auf den heimischen Bildschirmen landen.

Statt via Prime Video beziehungsweise MGM+-Channel, wo die Mini-Serie größtenteils international vermarktet wird, hat sich das ZDF für den deutschsprachigen Raum die Vermarktungsrechte gesichert, wie Deadline berichtet.

Der Action-Thriller wird seine deutsche Streaming-Premiere voraussichtlich in der ZDF Mediathek feiern und im Anschluss sicherlich auch im linearen Fernsehen zu sehen sein.

Das erwartet euch in „Embassy"

Während die US-Botschaft in London von bewaffneten Söldnern gestürmt wird, muss Diplomatin Layla (Anna Kendrick) entscheiden, ob sie es zur Priorität macht, den US-Botschafter Elliot Ashford (J.K. Simmons) zu beschützen oder aber seinem Befehl folgt, eine hochrangige Geisel aus der Botschaft zu evakuieren.

Widerwillig ist sie bei ihrem Vorhaben auf die Hilfe und Expertise ihres Ex-Verlobten und Soldaten Connor Wright (Sam Heughan) angewiesen. Gelingt es mit vereinten Kräften, die Verschwörung hinter dem Sturm auf die Botschaft aufzudecken und die Belagerung zu beenden?

Wer Sam Heughan bisher hauptsächlich als Jamie Fraser aus „Outlander“ kennt, wird den Schauspieler in „Embassy“ nun in einer völlig anderen Rolle erleben können. Ganz fremd ist ihm das Action-Genre aber auch nicht – genau wie für Anna Kendrick und J.K. Simmons, für die dieser Polit-Thriller vertrautes Terrain sein dürfte.

Bis wir erfahren, wie diese angespannten Stunden in der Botschaft ausgehen, ist noch ein wenig Geduld gefragt, denn ein konkreter Starttermin für „Embassy“ ist noch nicht bekannt. Sendetermine in der ersten Hälfte von 2027 sind aber durchaus wahrscheinlich. Bleibt zu hoffen, dass das Publikum bis dahin noch mit einem vielversprechenden Trailer bei Laune gehalten wird.

[monamoni]

[theheughanobserver]

This is actually lovely.

And yes, since it’s Father’s Day in the US, today is a good day to celebrate fathers who show up for their children.

But honestly, let’s extend that to parents in general. The good ones. The ones who understand that a child’s world should not constantly have to bend around adult egos, public events, optics, romantic chaos, or whatever circus happens to be happening that weekend.

Children need stability, presence and adults who know where they’re supposed to be.

Sometimes the strongest statement is simply choosing your child.

Happy Father’s Day to the fathers who get that — and respect to all parents who do.

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[theheughanobserver]

He looks really tired or hungover in his latest Interwiew for Scotnational🙄

Well, to be fair, he did have some busy nights this week:

Finding the perfect reel to tag his girlfriend in, cleaning up the follow list, then still keeping enough of the old pattern alive to confuse everyone properly ...… Instagram management is clearly not for the faint-hearted.

But to be fair, yes, he looks tired. Whether that’s a hangover, lack of sleep or simple exhaustion, I couldn’t possibly say.

[bcacstuff]

[theheughanobserver]

Sam‘s busy ……

[faa208]

This is lovely

[theheughanobserver]

Credit where it’s due: this business look really suits him. Calm, grown-up, slightly statesmanlike.

Wednesday, 3 June — Culture & Business Scotland’s 40th anniversary event

[kiaora45]

Looking good Sam

[aboutlander]

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[aboutlander]

Scheduling a meeting (European edition):

🇩🇪 German: “Tuesday at 9:00 works. Not 9:05, not 9:02. 9:00. I’ll send an agenda in advance with time buffers and a designated minute-taker.”

🇫🇷 French: “Before noon, impossible — I’m having my coffee. Noon to 2pm is lunch, which is sacred. After 5pm the trains are on strike. Shall we say… next year?”

🇮🇹 Italian: “Sure, let’s say 3pm! (arrives at 3:40) But first, coffee. Then we talk about life a little. And then — maybe — about the meeting.”

🇪🇸 Spanish: “2pm? That’s when I eat. 5pm is siesta. Come at 9pm for dinner and we’ll sort everything out.”

🇬🇧 British: “Would Thursday possibly work? Only if it’s not too much trouble — but really, only if it suits you. So sorry to even ask.”

🇨🇭 Swiss: “The meeting begins at 14:00:00 and ends at 14:00:00. It is already over. It was on time.”

🇳🇱 Dutch: “Let’s keep it short. Fifteen minutes, we split the cost of the meeting, and I’ll tell you to your face that your idea is bad. No problem, right?”

🇸🇪 Swedish: “First, fika. Then we discuss until everyone agrees — including the intern. This takes until September, but then everyone is truly happy.”

🇦🇹 Austrian: “Can we do it after lunch? And a coffee before? Honestly the whole week doesn’t really suit me, but let’s see, ah well, fine.”

🇧🇪 Belgian: “I’ll ask the Walloon government first, then the Flemish, then Brussels. Once they agree — so, never — I’ll get back to you.”

🇵🇱 Polish: “I’m free anytime. I was already there before you sent the email.”

🇬🇷 Greek: “A meeting? Of course! Which year exactly are you thinking of?”

🇩🇰 Danish: “5pm? That’s when I pick up the kids and cycle home. Work is abolished after 4pm. Hygge.”

🇮🇪 Irish: “Let’s just meet at the pub, it’ll be more productive anyway.”

🇳🇴 Norwegian: “Can’t, I’m at the cabin in the mountains. No signal, no electricity, don’t want any either. Earliest after winter.”

🇵🇹 Portuguese: “Yes, yes, let’s do it. Sometime. Amanhã, perhaps — but that doesn’t necessarily mean tomorrow.”

[theheughanobserver]

Apparently, he can do warmth.

He can do touch.

He can do ease.

Just not very convincingly with the woman we’re told is the love story.

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[thetruthwilloutsworld]

PaleyLive: Outlander: A Celebration

As part of The Paley Center for Media's ongoing Paley Live series, this program, Outlander: A Celebration, taped live at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on May 13, 2026, showcases the epic romantic drama, Outlander, in advance of its series' finale.

The lively and engaging conversation, moderated by NYT Bestselling Author and Podcast Host, Jessica Radloff, features cast members Sam Heughan ("Jamie"), Caitríona Balfe ("Claire"), Showrunner & Executive Producer, Matthew B. Roberts and Executive Producer, Maril Davis.

The stars and producers reflected on the show's creative journey across eight seasons including Balfe's memories of her first weeks on the series, Heughan's surprise at the programs near instant engagement with audiences, the lead stars magnetic on-screen chemistry, favorite moments throughout the series' run and more. Balfe also reflected on the opportunity to direct an episode of the program and the liberating opportunity to be out of her costume, including its corset, and in comfortable protective rain gear while directing. The panelists also shared insights on the finale and Outlander's impact in their own lives.

21 May 2026

[thetruthwilloutsworld]

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It might feel like the end of an era, but the truth is clear: Outlander will live on forever. Watch the series finale now, only on STARZ #OutlanderForever

18 May 2026

[gotham-ruaidh]

The endless loop

Here’s something I’ve had in the back of my mind for almost as long as I’ve been an Outlander fan.

Jamie and Claire have always and will always find each other. Literally.

Claire is born in 1918 and falls through time in 1945. She arrives in 1743, spends 3 years there, goes back to the 20th century, stays there until 1968, goes back to 1766. Presumably lives the rest of her days with Jamie until she dies (Diana Gabaldon has repeatedly said that she expects the series to end circa 1800, in Scotland, but then again she said that Book 5 would be called “King Farewell” and that there would only be one more book after that…but I digress…)

Anyway, the key point is that even if Jamie and Claire pass away circa 1800, Claire will be born again in 1918. She’ll fall through time again in 1945. She’ll meet Jamie again in 1743. Etc.

So they’re in an endless loop of finding each other, losing each other, and then finding each other again.

Here’s food for thought: If Jamie and Claire are in this loop - and have been in it countless times - what iteration are we reading about in the Books? Is this their 10th go-round? 100th?

But it doesn’t matter - because they always, always find each other.

[gotham-ruaidh]

Almost 11 years after I first posted this…it is (show) canon!!

[bcacstuff]

'Outlander' stars Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan recalled the time that they overslept for an 'Outlander' cast read through due to a whisky tasting that a co-star of theirs threw in season 1. Balfe and Heughan were at their 'Outlander' finale panel to discuss the end of their long-running show.

Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan told the story of how she had to help him with technology by giving him her login to watch the 'Outlander' finale. Balfe, a self-proclaimed luddite, said she learned something new about Heughan, that he might be worse at technology than she is.

Paleyfest 13 May 2026 LA

[theheughanobserver]

It’s strange to watch something that once felt so alive arrive at its ending with this much silence around it. For a show built on epic love, loyalty and longing, this final stretch feels strangely quiet, almost unloved. 💔

[brian-in-finance]

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