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Let's go! #askrichardrankin

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Let's go! #askrichardrankin

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

More after the jump!

You can't beat a good bit of banter! It's always well intended fun. So… I mean… Yeah,. I hate @SamHeughan for posting this 😘 . #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/quPU7i6abm

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I'm not aware of any family that moved to the States. I remember always being slightly envious of friends who had though as they always seemed to be away visiting them on holidays. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/xmcSAplRdn

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I was filming #thirteen in Bristol, I believe. And I think after my agent called me to let me know, I fell asleep. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/m4gC5EaDzu

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

You'll just have to keep watching to find out!! 'Happy Ending' is definitely subjective though. #AskRichardRankin. https://t.co/dduDWVf9yT

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

For part of the journey with the Mohawk and immediately after the beating, I had been fitted with a red contact lens. Our make up team did a wonderful job on the rest of it too and keeping track of the progression of the wounds. #AskRichardRankin. https://t.co/W1AtOWMfTo

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I very much enjoyed my time on Season 4. I love my job. Roger, however… I asked that question many times of him from the moment he decided to be a hero. And with pretty much everything else he undertook after that. #AskRichardRankin ? https://t.co/tGJCsJ3uuJ

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I was with makeup for up to 2 hours a day. So, no great hardship. People have spent a heck of a lot longer in the makeup chair. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/OmcERmR1on

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Science, English and Geography were three of my strongest subjects and I still take a lot of interest them. #AskRichardRankin. https://t.co/SsRH4PLLna

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Not so much personal experiences but this transition of Roger's character has been something I've been looking forward to for a long time and have had a good deal of time to prepare for it. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/S0mRquLld8

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

1. Yes.
2. They don't make suitcases that big or people big enough to carry them. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/iHVayP4omL

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I think they have mixed feelings about Roger because he's human and has his flaws and sometimes his approach can be less than optimal but his heart is always in the right place and in spite of his stubborn pride, he has unwavering integrity. A truly good man. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/FP8pMDXrIZ

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

They're blue. 😉

Sure!! If they're having random present anytime soon, I'll take a crack. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/tdP2MC7yiG

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Someone put cake in my face. They thought it was funny. Turned out it wasn't all that funny. End of story. No need to fan the flames. 😂 'Fan' the flames. It's really not that big a deal and Im always having a laugh at my booth so… It wasn't malicious. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/CUmiObeC3M

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I was always curious why Roger didn't take penicillin with him. Especially after commending Claire on taking it. Wasn't thinking clearly, perhaps. But probably something along those lines. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/CNEPV3yUrv

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I want to be romantic and say I'd stay and find the woman I loved. But… Shit… I'm being chased through country I don't know by Mohawk. Armed Mohawk. Who are in a bad mood with me. I'm going back through the stones. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/ICbNYFSnoP

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I'm pretty sure 'Have a little cream on your scones' was always a euphemism with Fiona. So may be best to play it safe with the biscuits, ay? Why am I talking about fricking biscuits again. Stop it. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/pGG6Tt4d6n

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Well we didn't do too much of that but, yes, it was a Roger removed from reality obviously or how we normally know him. It was something we were quite aware of and playing on the day. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/uIknfoUHKP

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Yup.
Coffee before.
Coffee after to decompress.#AskRichardRankin https://t.co/9K3GZH5WIr

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Well yeah. He's a Historian who has found himself at a particularly prominent juncture in American History. At the same time, he's not going to hang around for very long. I think he's aware that he's very much not of that time. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/buVu9eFiVU

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

No.
Yes.#AskRichardRankin https://t.co/4DhZva9HzY

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Star Wars. But if Bill is watching then definitely Star Trek. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/wpcmP1Ue0u

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

😂 I'm not sure he's in a very chirpy mood at the moment. He may be singing himself to sleep. But nothing that we filmed. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/ooZfbuoEpB

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Enjoy that.
Not sure I would call what I did stunts. I did as much as they would let me… But our stunt team did any heavy lifting. And kudos to them. They're brilliant. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/hCFqhcbehd

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Still love a nice wedge of Bree every now and again. Small doses of course. It's a little rich for me sometimes. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/K5Hl8n6ByY

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Not really. What we've done so far has generated a lot of discussion and debate so even if they don't necessarily agree with Roger's actions, it's still drawing them into the story and the resulting conflict/drama that follows. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/xrBmW99iWv

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I'd give Brianna a go. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/7E8ndfkknm

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

No… They're still lurking around somewhere. 👻 #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/TfCdX8JyJd

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Like you have to ask…

Orally. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/GsSUMFXDhx

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

How's my favourite publicist?! #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/LfKrVROOL2

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

#backtothefuture. Be much more convenient to just commute back and forward in the Delorean… #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/eEAC5Q8kpl

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Yes. Let's petition @outlander_starz for this. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/Y5qem5pyeS

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I didn't mind wearing them. Plus… I always knew what costume I was getting into on any given day 😂 That particular costume was around for a long time. There's a story behind it. And it was appropriate. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/0ZVSOuKpO4

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I'm loving that people have to differentiate serious questions.

Most love scenes will start with some sort of rehearsal ahead of time and a chat with the director and your co-star so that everyone is comfortable and feels safe in what they're doing. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/U9ITO1aHte

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

A few! And, yes, my wrists were raw by the end of it. Those ropes are not very forgiving. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/NzpAT4cbEs

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Oh I give input all the time to which @TheMattBRoberts usually replies 'Noted'. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/xIc66EyS24

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Sure.
'This is pish'#AskRichardRankin https://t.co/hqTgSDTCdc

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I try to keep it within the realm of the character and what he's personally going through. There are dimishing returns on using personal experiences or 'emotional recall' #w*nkyactorreply #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/n6UrrQf0M1

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Many thanks. I completely agree. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/JkSdEHTkqA

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Roger hates your co-worker. So now we have balance. #yinyang #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/T9cZVEL6oX

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Not entirely sure the acting thing _has_ panned out for me yet.

However, I'd probably remain in the industry. Always had an interest in cinematography. So maybe work towards DOP. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/7co47V63pY

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Literally just had it at @CafeduMondeNOLA was very nice. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/FNEEMYfcgx

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I think I'm safe. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/8AUHJ6mBtH

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

That's an interesting question…

I love a southern US accent. East Coast US accent. Australian. South African. Really loved listening to the Mohawk dialect on set. Wonderful language. Its a toughie… These are but a few of many. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/7nyHnGo8zH

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Not a silly question at all! It's been incredible and keeps getting better. The fans of our show are second to none. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/f4RE1uSzcs

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I'd be up for that! #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/EV4U8t6OCt

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I'm gonna answer… Watch this weekend on @starz @Outlander_STARZ #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/FMBX45TcUH

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

We have such a great cast and crew that it's always a lot of fun but as you know I'm a very serious actor and am always 100% focused and have never been know to cause distraction. #AskRichardRankin

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I think that was more out of necessity than friendship. Love the artwork! 😂 #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/E6LR0CEYcU

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Time is a great healer and all that.
No. I don't think at this point he had the time to process any of what was going on and can't yet fathom why it happened… But he'll come to his own conclusions, I'm sure. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/wHQinhJNMF

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Yes!! Bring it on!!!

(though I'm not sure I've _technically_ been invited back yet?) 😕#AskRichardRankin https://t.co/tW7WkRnFSZ

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Annoy @SkeltonSophie or @matthew_b_roberts or @TallShipProds or anyone else in close proximity. They really enjoy it. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/nTrIE3Zben

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Thoughest scene, practically, was put by the stones as it was abnormally cold that day.

One of the toughest to play was Bonnet throwing the little girl off the back of the ship. That was quite draining.

I can't say that I have a favourite. The finale is epic! #AskRichardRankin

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I think there's a fire and a temper on Roger that we're only really starting to see. But who knows?! Keep watching. @Outlander_STARZ #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/srWtxlZTDP

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Je t'adore aussi !! #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/S4SIetvrPE

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

He often gives me a hard time for being _slightly_ more handsome than him. But I know there's love there, right @SamHeughan ? #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/qjii6fSlYe

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Diana has been so generous in lending her ear whenever I've needed it. A great support and really helps fill in any blanks or address any concerns in staying true to the character she has written. I'm always grateful. #AskRichardRankin

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

My new favourite hobby is sitting in the middle of the French Quarter in NOLA, listening to a bit of saxophone doing a twitter Q&A. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/XxCQBH97fS

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I can't wait to make up. Its going to be hot. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/otRlbstGrW

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Yes. Me wondering if that horse's leg is OK has definitely got my attention. Many thanks for the compliments. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/6X190l6sP7

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Well that's very kind of you to say! I think being playful and open in a scene keeps you free to being spontaneous and organic in a scene. Open to suggestion and the influence of your scene partner(s) #w**kyactor #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/CEurYLSZDw

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Ah, crap. Forgot about that. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/1mbMRdb7N0

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I'm from Glasgow. My face is like that every third Friday. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/qpMJBSfY47

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I try not to let it. Its not helpful and will only lead to you overpaying a moment that is moment like any other. #AskRichardRankin

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

She'll usually try and throw me off a couple of times. On occasion, successfully. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/u5MjVdGbDa

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I have more difficulty with not being in character. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/ou9HGSJnXb

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Yes!! I love them all. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/uW8RnyqLeh

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I don't know if it's much misinterpretation or rather simply not agreeing with his approach sometimes. But I think seeing this man from a contemporary perspective slightly skews his good nature and intentions slightly. He's doing his best. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/e6HUWOsMnj

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Maybe. There's only so much you'd want to be caught with without raising suspicion though. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/jcMuUonrna

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

I love New Orleans. So much so… I'm still there. #AskRichardRankin

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

No. Come say hi. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/0AA1slHfl3

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Probably the Godfather Part 1 & 2. Don't think there's a part there for me. I'd give Tom Hagen a go. #AskRichardRankin

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Being so nice all the time. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/jZEN5knKLg

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Thank you. That's very kind. Probably Steven Bonnet. #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/GovGH2eFuG

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Huffelpuff! #AskRichardRankin

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

When will night stop becoming day… #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/fGpIf9ybtL

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

That's very kind of you. Our fans deserve all the love! #AskRichardRankin https://t.co/vw3ekMXuYd

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019

Thanks for all your questions, folks. Sorry if I didn't get to yours. Next time!! Enjoy the rest of S4 and thanks for stopping by. Stay classy. Go… Just gonna stop there. #AskRichardRankin #outlander @Outlander_STARZ

— Richard Rankin (@RikRankin) January 8, 2019