Outlander Star Sam Heughan Set to Play Macbeth in Royal Shakespeare Company 2025

Scottish actor Sam Heughan, best known for his role in the television series Outlander, will make his Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) debut playing the title role in Macbeth in the 2025/2026 season. Heughan described this casting as a dream come true, having first appeared as a minor character in a production of Macbeth at age 18 and now returning to the stage after a decade focused on film and television. The production, directed by Daniel Raggett, will be staged at The Other Place theatre from October 9 to December 6 and will also feature Lia Williams as Lady Macbeth. Heughan emphasized the significance of Macbeth as a Shakespeare play deeply connected to Scotland, expressing honor to join the ranks of previous notable Macbeth actors such as David Tennant, Sir Ian McKellen, and Ralph Fiennes. In addition to Macbeth, the RSC will revisit the stories of four of Shakespeare's famous characters in performances starting January 2026. The intimate setting of The Other Place is seen as ideal for this intense production, which aims to honor the legacy of past acclaimed RSC presentations.