'Outlander' season 4: Judith Wylie cast

A new actress has joined “Outlander” season 4. Actress Ainsley Jordan will be playing the role of Judith Wylie, who will reportedly be a rival of the protagonist Claire (Caitriona Balfe).

According to a report by The Scottish Sun, Jordan is all set to play Judith Wylie this year. The actress is said to be experienced in playing different roles on different platforms. She has been part of plays and movies and had also narrated a radio show called “Kidnapped.” She played the role of the Snow Queen at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Jordan’s casting in “Outlander” is her first big break on TV. Her character is sister to wealthy plantation owner Philip Wylie, also new character being introduced in season 4. According to the description, Philip will have a crush on Claire.

Judith and Claire will reportedly get into a spat next season. Jordan’s character will have something to say about the Sassenach’s fashion sense.

Claire has been seen in regular clothing during her time with Frank (Tobias Menzies) before she jumped through time. She was later seen in earth colours in Scotland. She got to wear opulent dresses when she travelled to France and got to experience the fashion of 1960s Boston.

Why will Judith demean the fashion sense of such a well-travelled person like Claire? This may come from the fact that the Sassenach tends to reuse her old clothes to make new ones, like the gown she wore at the Governor’s mansion in Jamaica. Besides, being shipwrecked in the American colonies doesn’t really put her in a good position to buy fine clothes.

Jordan received a warm welcome from the highly active “Outlander” fans. The actress may still be getting used to all the attention, but she said that she is “excited” to play Judith.