Sam Heughan and #Caitriona Balfe are considered as one of the most successful tandems in the history of television, which explains why the “Outlander” series is renewed for another season despite its old-fashioned setting and storyline. However, recent reports are now claiming that the pair would soon part ways as the actor is set to do more projects without his leading lady.

STARZ tandem set to separate very soon?

Reports have claimed that Sam Heughan is being eyed by Lionsgate to star in its upcoming movie project titled “The Spy Who Dumped Me.” According to sources, the leading man of Caitriona Balfe could be offered to play the male lead along with actresses Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon.

Per spoilers, the “Outlanderseason 3 actor is set to play as a spy who dumped one of the female leads. Written by David Iserson, Susanna Fogel is reportedly sitting on the director’s chair. Sam Heughan, Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon and the rest of the cast of the up and coming comedy film are set to start filming this summer. “The Spy Who Dumped Me” is slated for a July 6, 2018 release.

Because of this, fans cannot help but speculate that Heughan and Caitriona Balfe could possibly end their on-screen romance on “Outlander” Season 3. Aside from “The Spy Who Dumped Me” movie, the boyfriend of Mauzy MacKenzie is also reported to star in his own spinoff series, leaving his leading lady behind.

Author Diana Gabaldon has previously shared that the Jamie Fraser, who is being portrayed by Sam Heughan, would be featured on a new series.

According to the novelist, the “Virgins” could possibly be the basis of Jamie’s own series, which would feature the younger years of the male lead along with his brother Ian (Steven Cree).

While these reports could be true, avid followers of the STARZ series should take things lightly since nothing has been confirmed as of yet.

Both Heughan and Caitriona Balfe have yet to comment on these speculations.

‘Outlander’ Season 3 stars reportedly dating secretly

Meanwhile, rumors are rife that Sam Heughan is secretly seeing Caitriona Balfe. According to reports, the “Outlander” lead stars were spotted very sweet on set, which sparked speculations that there could be something romantic happening between them.

"Sam and Caitriona were taking a short break between scenes when I saw them off to the side, holding hands, and Sam was even whispering in her ear," an unnamed Celeb Dirty Laundry source has claimed. "She was laughing at whatever he said and well, they looked like an ordinary couple."

However, Balfe has already made it clear that she and Heughan are nothing but good friends. The “Outlander” Season 3 actress has also expressed that she is already tired of being asked about their rumored relationship. Caitriona Balfe added that Sam Heughan is one of the kindest pals she ever had, adding that they are best friends. Stay tuned for more news and updates about the “Outlander” Season 3 lead stars.