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Outlander's Sam Heughan announces exciting new role
Outlander star Sam Heughan has announced his new film project
Outlander heartthrob Sam Heughan has shared details about his latest venture following the conclusion of filming for the Starz series' final season, reports the Express.
Alongside his upcoming stage appearance in the Royal Shakespeare Company's Macbeth production later this year, where he'll star opposite Lia Williams, the 45 year old Jamie Fraser actor is providing narration for a factual documentary titled Clinging By A Claw.
Heughan lends his distinctive voice to the film, which highlights the desperate situation facing Scotland's wildcats - a species teetering on the edge of extinction - and the conservation efforts underway to rescue them.
The actor posted the documentary's promotional material to his Instagram Stories.
The production showcases stunning cinematography of the Scottish Highlands, where these threatened animals make their home.
Previously sharing his enthusiasm on Instagram, he wrote: "Excited to take you on the iconic wildcat's journey back to the Scottish Highlands.
"Honoured to narrate this heartwarming feature-length documentary 'Clinging by a Claw', which is being brought you THIS AUTUMN by @SaveOurWildcats and @ScotlandTBP."
His Outlander colleague Caitríona Balfe responded with a string of applauding hand emojis to show her support.
The documentary's preview features Heughan's voiceover cautioning: "The wild cat is on the brink of extinction in Scotland. This enigmatic animal is clinging on by a claw.
"But now, could there be fresh hope for wild cats?" The teaser features a host of wildlife experts, including BBC Springwatch's Iolo Williams, discussing the dire situation facing Scottish wildcats and their potential resurgence in the Cairngorms National Park.
It also showcases a team dedicated to constructing habitats aimed at enticing wildcats back to the area for breeding purposes.
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The trailer concludes with an inspiring message from Williams: "Can you imagine walking through here, and you've the possibility, it's a small possibility, but you've got the possibility of bumping into a wildcat? That sends a frisson of electricity down my spine."
Produced by Saving Wildcats in collaboration with Scotland: The Big Picture and backed by the European Nature Trust, Clinging By A Claw is set to be screened at various cinemas throughout Scotland. This includes a special showing at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, featuring a Q&A session led by renowned presenter and wildlife aficionado Chris Packham.
Clinging By A Claw marks a departure from the intense dramatic roles that Sam Heughan is typically associated with, such as his performances in Outlander, The Couple Next Door, SAS: Red Notice, and Bloodshot.
In addition to his acting career, Heughan has entrepreneurial ventures like his Sassenach Spirits drinks line and the fitness initiative My Peak Challenge, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Heughan is set to star in the upcoming survival film Everest, sharing the screen with Ewan McGregor, Mark Strong, and Juno Temple.
