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Outlander Prequel Series Blood of My Blood: Premiere Date, Cast, Teaser Reveal
“Outlander” will soon be coming to an end after more than a decade on Starz. The time-traveling romantic saga of Jamie and Claire Fraser (Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe) is currently in production on its 8th and final season, with no announcement yet about a release date. But as fans endure their last Droughtlander, there is no need to shed any tears. That’s because the highly anticipated prequel series, “Blood of My Blood,” will hit screens this summer and continue the legacy. Here’s what we know so far.
The ‘Outlander’ Prequel Will Feature Two New Epic Romances
The new Starz series, officially titled “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” will give fans not one, but two love stories in two different centuries. The focus will be on the romance of Jamie’s parents and Claire’s parents, who are connected through time because of their future children.
Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, will be played by Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy. Their love story takes place in the rugged Highlands of 18th-century Scotland. Jeremy Irvine and Hermione Corfield will play Claire’s parents, Henry Beauchamp and Julia Moriston. Their romance takes place in England amid the brutality of World War I.
“Two love stories connected by time, loyalty, desire, passion, destiny,” the January 2025 teaser promised.
‘Blood of My Blood’ Sets a Summer Premiere Date
Starz has remained quiet about the release date of “Outlander” season 8. But, they finally made an announcement about “Blood of My Blood.” The prequel series will finally arrive on Friday, August 8.
Season 1 will feature 10 episodes, inspired by Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling book series. Just like with Outlander, the author has been involved in the prequel’s story as a consulting producer.
The creative team behind the flagship series is also involved with the new series. Matthew B. Roberts, the showrunner and executive producer of “Outlander,” will return as the showrunner, EP, and writer for “Blood of My Blood.” Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis, and Jim Kohlberg are also part of the prequel as executive producers.
“We’re thrilled to be telling the stories of these two couples,” Roberts said in a statement, per Entertainment Weekly. “The origins of their relationships explore universal themes that transcend time periods and we’re so excited for fans to discover and fall in love with these characters and their love stories the way they have with Claire and Jamie.”
Fans Will See Familiar Characters in ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’
Throughout its run, “Outlander” has introduced fans to a long list of characters who are friends and family members of Jamie Fraser. In the first season of “Blood of My Blood,” fans will get to see the younger versions of many of these characters.
“We are thrilled to expand our season 1 cast with some well-known characters from the Outlander universe,” Roberts said. “We’re so excited to welcome Rory, Sam, Séamus, and Conor to the MacKenzie and Fraser clans and to explore the young journeys of these fan-favorite characters.”
There will be many new faces, including Jamie’s uncles, Dougal and Colum MacKenzie, played by Sam Retford and Séamus McLean Ross, respectively. Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser also returns, but this time he’s played by Rory Alexander.
Fans will also meet Aunt Jocasta Cameron, played by Sadhbh Malin, as well as Jamie’s grandmother Davina Porter, portrayed by Sara Vickers. Tony Curran will play Simon Fraser, Brian’s father, while Peter Mullan takes on the role of Red Jacob Mackenzie, the MacKenzie Laird.
Faithful advisor Ned Gowan will also make an appearance, played by Conor MacNeil. Sally Messham joins the cast as Mrs. Fitz, Ellen MacKenzie’s maid at Castle Leoch, and Terrence Rae will bring to life the younger version of Arch Bug.
“Outlander: Blood of My Blood” premieres Friday, August 8 on Starz.
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