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Why Did 'Outlander' Replace Laura Donnelly With Kristin Atherton as Jenny?
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Outlander shake-up as the hit series recasts a major character, leaving fans wondering about the behind-the-scenes drama.
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- Actress Laura Donnelly, who played Jenny Fraser on Outlander for the first 5 seasons, has been replaced by Kristin Atherton for the show's upcoming 6th season.
- Insiders say the recasting is due to 'creative differences' between Donnelly and the Outlander team, though the exact reasons remain under wraps - leaving fans to speculate about what may have gone down.
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Laura Donnelly, Kristin Atherton, Sam Heughan, Steven Cree, John Bell, Starz, Outlander