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Laura Hurley

How Outlander's John Bell Feels About His Character Still Being Called 'Young Ian' After Five Seasons

John Bell as Young Ian in Outlander Season 7

The first half of Outlander's super-sized Season 7 is nearly over, meaning that fans are on the verge of another Droughtlander hiatus for the rest of the year. It's already clear that the show has an intense midseason finale planned after the most recent episode's reveal of a new villain, but one star shared some thoughts that are worth a smile instead of dread for what's on the way. John Bell, who has been playing Ian Murray since all the way back in Season 3, is still known as "Young Ian," and the actor spoke with CinemaBlend about the nickname sticking. 

When I spoke with the cast of Outlander at the Season 7 press event, John Bell shared some lighthearted insight between addressing Ian's priorities and dropping some foreboding comments. I asked the 25-year-old actor if he thinks his character will ever stop being known as "Young Ian," and he laughed and said: 

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