THE Outlander fandom is overcome with excitement today, squealing and giggling like teenage girls at a rock concert.
The reason? The actor for the role of Lord John Grey has been cast, and as STARZ has proven in the past, their knack for finding the perfect actor is spot on.
They have chosen David Berry to portray the much-loved character, Lord John.
Because at this point, it’s practically tradition. Welcome, David Berry to #Outlander. Prepare to be meme’d. pic.twitter.com/6jLJvURyUI
— Khaaaaaaaan EBV (@ConnieBV) August 29, 2016
David Berry is an Australian actor best known for his role as James Bligh on the television series, A Place to Call Home .
Berry was born in Canada but moved to Australia as a child, where he later studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art.
Fans caught a glimpse of a young Lord John in season two, played by Oscar Kennedy.
Upon his return in the third season, John Grey will be a grown man, and the governor of Ardsmuir prison. Ardsmuir is where his often tumultuous but intensely loyal friendship with Jamie will begin.
Please welcome David Berry to the .@Outlander_STARZ Fanmily! https://t.co/aEBYHrSCxm https://t.co/Vn4PQU3dDM pic.twitter.com/tQtwyGtJPe
— Loni Shaw (@ChattanGypsy) August 29, 2016
Lord John has a dedicated following of his own, with many readers who have followed his story through the Lord John series of books by Diana Gabaldon.
His fans often cite his sense of loyalty and his dry sense of humor as his major selling points.
There is no doubt David Berry will do justice to this beloved character. Season three of Outlander is set to release sometime in 2017.