Sam Heughan
The Scottish Outlander TV star, 38, hits the big screen in the action-comedy The Spy Who Dumped Me (in theaters Aug. 3), as Sebastian, a British secret agent. He helps two best friends (Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon) who get embroiled in a spy romp when an ex-boyfriend (Justin Theroux) arrives at their apartment with a team of assassins on his trail.
What about The Spy Who Dumped Me
hooked you? As soon as I read the script, I laughed out loud. Then when I found out that both Mila and Kate were attached, I couldn’t believe it.
Tell a bit about Sebastian. He’s one of the good guys—or is he? I read some great autobiographies about agents, especially MI5, and how they’re always undercover.
Outlander is heavy on action. Did Spy make
you realize you’re a natural for comedy? I don’t think I’m funny at all, so it was quite intimidating. Outlander is this heavy drama; we stick to the script and there’s very little opportunity to ad-lib. Whereas on day one of the movie, Mila was just making up s---. It was a great opportunity trying to keep up with those two girls.
What can fans look forward to in season four
of Outlander this fall? Jamie [Heughan] and Claire [Caitriona Balfe] finally finding a home, settling down and having the life they’ve always dreamt of. Jamie’s always wanted to be a laird and have a family and a place of his own. For a while he does, but, of course, being Outlander, it doesn’t last long.