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Work on the set of the Outlander prequel is in full swing. Starz released the first photos showing two main couples: Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, living in the 18th century, and Julie Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, living during World War I.
Based on the novel series by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander has had a devoted following since 2014. Soon, fans of the story of the handsome Jamie Fraser and the courageous Claire Beauchamp will have another reason to dream of a trip (not necessarily on time) to the Scottish Highlands.
While the Blood of My Blood prequel series won’t be based on Gabaldon novels, viewers can certainly look forward to everything Outlander became famous for: a spectacular love story, Scottish clans and the brutal reality of the 18th century British Isles.
The showrunner, writer and executive producer of Blood of My Blood is Matthew B. Roberts, who also developed Outlander. He co-wrote the script for the prequel with Ronald D. Moore and Maril Davies. Diana Gabaldon is a creative consultant for the series.
We’ve gathered the most important information about the upcoming series from the Outlander universe.
Blood of My Blood potential release date
The Outlander prequel was announced in 2023 and work on the series began in February this year in Scotland. So far, Starz has not announced a release date for the series. Based on the production schedule, it’s likely that Blood of My Blood will debut 2025.
The first season of the new series will consist of 10 episodes.
In the US, the series will be available on the Starz streaming service. Currently, you can get a subscription for $5.99 per month (regular price is $9.99 per month).
Viewers in the UK can stream Blood of My Blood on MGM+, which replaced Lionsgate+. The service is available via Prime video channels.
Blood of my blood plot
The new Starz series will focus on Jamie Fraser’s parents, but Claire’s mother and father will also play an important role in the story. Everything indicates that in the prequel we will again get two timelines and two historical eras.
Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, lived in the Scottish Highlands in the early 18th century. Their marriage was considered a violation of social order. The woman was descended from the family that ruled Castle Leoch and had been secretly bonded with Fraser by her brothers Colum and Dougal.
Claire’s parents, Julie Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. There isn’t much information about them in Diana Gabaldon’s books or the original TV series. Due to the untimely death of her parents, Claire did not have many memories of them. However, it is known that the prequel will focus on their fate in World War I England.
Here are the first images showing both couples:
As series showrunner Matthew B. Roberts said:
We are happy to tell the stories of these two couples. 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, just as they have with Claire and Jamie.
Blood of my blood poured
The roles of the main characters in the series are played by:
- Harriet Slater – Ellen MacKenzie
- Jamie Roy –Brian Fraser
- Hermione Corfield – Julie Moriston
- Jeremy Irvine –Henry Beauchamp
Actors have also been chosen to play younger versions of well-known characters from Outlander:
- Rory Alexander – Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser
- Sam Retford – Dougal MacKenzie
- Seamus McLean Ross –Colum MacKenzie
- Conor MacNeill – Ned Gowan
Further additions to the cast include:
Kieran Edit – Captain Charles Cunningham
Frances Tomelty – Elspeth Cunningham
Carla Houtcock – Amaranthus Gray
Will there be Outlander season 8?
Yes, the eighth season of the series has been confirmed in 2023. It will most likely be released in early 2025 and will be the finale of Jamie and Claire’s story.