Outlander has finally found its Brianna

The wait is finally over for Outlander fans because the powers that be have FINALLY cast someone to play Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe’s on-screen daughter, Brianna – British actress Sophie Skelton.

Affectionately known as Bree, the character is introduced in the second novel of Diana Gabaldon’s time-travelling book series.

The wait is over! Meet Sophie Skelton (@skeltonsophie), who will be playing our beloved Brianna. #Outlander pic.twitter.com/SqcjUvqAzm

— Outlander (@Outlander_STARZ) January 28, 2016

Described as tall and stubborn with luscious red locks, Brianna is a pretty important character. And that’s probably why fans were so eager to see so many famous redheads take on the role. Campaigns were launched for everyone from Karen Gillan to Rose Leslie and even Lily Cole to take on the role and there was even a #BreeWatch set up on Twitter.

The wait is finally over now though, with Skelton’s casting welcomed by her on-screen parents.

@SkeltonSophie @Outlander_Starz The biggest welcome to my TV daughter … Welcome to the family. So happy to have you onboard #Brianna ❤️

— Caitríona Balfe (@caitrionambalfe) January 28, 2016

Pah! Still think I should have been Bree….

Still, welcome @SkeltonSophie !!! Smashed it.

Now. Behave. Daughter.

— Sam Heughan (@SamHeughan) January 28, 2016

Author Diana Gabaldon also wished her well.

@Writer_DG @caitrionambalfe thank you for writing such an amazing character, cannot wait to bring her to screen for you!

— Sophie Skelton (@SkeltonSophie) January 28, 2016

The actress – who has popped up in Casualty, Waterloo Road and CBBC’s So Awkward – couldn’t be more excited about it either.

So excited to be joining the #Outlander team and be working with Cait, Sam and Richard!

— Sophie Skelton (@SkeltonSophie) January 28, 2016

Oh and yes, in case you’re wondering, the character is about 20 years old because there’s a pretty important time jump coming.

Roll on series 2, eh?