Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCraig MeighanMonday 27 July 2026 11:02 BSTOutlander star Sam Heughan (Getty)Outlander star Sam Heughan revealed that actors on the popular historical drama were "perhaps forced" into filming nude scenes during the show's early production.Heughan stated that intimacy coordinators were not present in the initial seasons, leading to negotiations around nudity that were "not particularly nice."The actor, who played Jamie Fraser, noted that the television industry had fewer guidelines and protections when Outlander began in 2014.He highlighted that intimacy coordinators were introduced in later seasons, which he described as providing "great protection" for performers.Heughan also discussed the challenging experience of filming a scene where his character was raped, reflecting on how the industry has since changed.In fullOutlander star claims nude scenes were ‘perhaps forced’ in early episodesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in