'Outlander' Series: Mother Hildegarde Cast, 'Harry Potter' Alum Snags Season 2 Role [VIDEO]
Outlander is certainly bulking up its cast for season 2.
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The Starz series released a deluge of casting updates throughout June, and the last day of the month brings word yet another Parisian addition. Frances de la Tour of Harry Potter fame will take on the role of Mother Hildegarde, according to TV Line.
For those unfamiliar with Diana Gabaldon's 19th century adventure, Mother Hildegarde is the Mother Superior at L'Hopital Des Anges in Paris. The infirmary will play a major role in Claire's (Caitriona Balfe) life abroad, giving the time traveler a place to execute her Florence Nightingale skills.
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As such, L'Hopital Des Anges will become the proving ground for a series of new friendships. Hildegarde is described as "intelligent and commanding," but Claire may find that not all the nuns are draped in the barbed wire of authority and aristocracy.
Season 2 will bring to life characters from Gabaldon's second novel, Dragonfly in Amber, among which will be Sister Angelique (Audrey Brisson). Set to appear in at least one episode, it is unknown whether or not the Parisian will strike up a friendship with the Sassenach.
Find out more when Outlander returns to Starz later this year. Click the video below to see a clip from the season 1 finale.
