Outlander: Tobias Menzies Discusses Playing Two Roles

The actor talks about the challenges of playing Frank and Black Jack Randall, and how he found a way to differentiate between the two characters.

Tobias Menzies has been playing two very different roles on Outlander for the past four seasons. He portrays Frank Randall, Claire's first husband, and Black Jack Randall, her sadistic captor.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Menzies discussed the challenges of playing two such different characters.

"It's been a really interesting experience," he said. "Frank is a very gentle, kind, loving man. Black Jack is a very violent, sadistic man. So it's been a real challenge to find a way to differentiate between the two characters."

Menzies said that he found a way to differentiate between the two characters by focusing on their different motivations.

"Frank is motivated by love," he said. "Black Jack is motivated by power. So that's been the key for me in finding a way to play the two characters."

Menzies also said that he enjoys playing both characters, even though they are so different.

"I love playing Frank," he said. "He's such a good man. And I love playing Black Jack. He's such a bad man. But it's been a really fun challenge to play both characters."

Outlander is a historical fantasy television series based on the novel series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon. The series follows Claire Randall, a married World War II nurse who is transported back in time to 18th-century Scotland.

The series has been a critical and commercial success, and has won numerous awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama.

Outlander is currently in its fifth season, and is expected to continue for at least two more seasons.

Conclusion

Tobias Menzies is a talented actor who has brought two very different characters to life on Outlander. His portrayal of Frank and Black Jack Randall has been praised by critics and fans alike, and he is sure to continue to impress in the years to come.