“Outlander” fans, even though your favorite fantasy show may be leaving the airwaves after Season 8, there is good news as the franchise will live on in the form of an upcoming spin-off series titled “Outlander: Blood of My Blood.” This highly anticipated prequel show will detail the parallel love stories of the parents of Claire Beauchamp (Caitríona Balfe) and the parents of Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). While there is still no air date yet, production on the 10-episode season is currently underway in Scotland. Starz has already announced several key roles, so read on for the “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” cast announcement.
Claire’s parents will be played by Hermione Corfield (as Julia Moriston) and Jeremy Irvine (as Henry Beauchamp), and their story will take place during World War I in England. Other cast members in this narrative will include:
Annabelle Dowler as Lizbeth, Julia’s boss at the...
Claire’s parents will be played by Hermione Corfield (as Julia Moriston) and Jeremy Irvine (as Henry Beauchamp), and their story will take place during World War I in England. Other cast members in this narrative will include:
Annabelle Dowler as Lizbeth, Julia’s boss at the...
- 4/24/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The prequel series to Starz’s Outlander has found its lead actors and is heading into production.
Filming has begun in Scotland on Outlander: Blood of My Blood, a show that will focus on the parents of the leads in the main series. Starz previously said the prequel would center on Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) mother and father; the premium cabler now confirms that Claire’s (Caitriona Balfe) parents will also be part of the story.
Harriet Slater (Pennyworth) and Jamie Roy (Lifetime’s Your Boyfriend Is Mine) will play Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, who will eventually become Jamie’s parents in 18th century Scotland. Hermione Corfield (We Hunt Together) and Jeremy Irvine (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) will play Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, Claire’s parents, whose story unfolds in World War I-era England.
“We’re thrilled to be telling the stories of these two couples,...
Filming has begun in Scotland on Outlander: Blood of My Blood, a show that will focus on the parents of the leads in the main series. Starz previously said the prequel would center on Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) mother and father; the premium cabler now confirms that Claire’s (Caitriona Balfe) parents will also be part of the story.
Harriet Slater (Pennyworth) and Jamie Roy (Lifetime’s Your Boyfriend Is Mine) will play Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, who will eventually become Jamie’s parents in 18th century Scotland. Hermione Corfield (We Hunt Together) and Jeremy Irvine (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) will play Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, Claire’s parents, whose story unfolds in World War I-era England.
“We’re thrilled to be telling the stories of these two couples,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The prequel series “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” at Starz is rounding out its cast with six new additions.
As previously announced, the series will explore the lives of Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), and Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy).
The new additions are: Sally Messham as Mrs. Fitz, Ellen’s maid at Castle Leoch and Murtagh’s aunt; Terence Rae as Arch Bug, who’s working as a bodyguard to Clan Grant in the prequel; Sadhbh Malin Jocasta Cameron, the youngest child of the MacKenzie clan; Ailsa Davidson as Janet MacKenzie, the fifth MacKenzie sibling; Annabelle Dowler as Lizbeth, Julia’s boss at the War Department; and Harry Eaton as Private Charlton, Henry Beauchamp’s fellow soldier and friend.
Production on the series is currently underway in Scotland. Starz has commissioned 10 episodes for the first season.
As previously announced, the series will explore the lives of Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), and Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy).
The new additions are: Sally Messham as Mrs. Fitz, Ellen’s maid at Castle Leoch and Murtagh’s aunt; Terence Rae as Arch Bug, who’s working as a bodyguard to Clan Grant in the prequel; Sadhbh Malin Jocasta Cameron, the youngest child of the MacKenzie clan; Ailsa Davidson as Janet MacKenzie, the fifth MacKenzie sibling; Annabelle Dowler as Lizbeth, Julia’s boss at the War Department; and Harry Eaton as Private Charlton, Henry Beauchamp’s fellow soldier and friend.
Production on the series is currently underway in Scotland. Starz has commissioned 10 episodes for the first season.
- 4/24/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Outlander: Blood of My Blood has added 6 new actors to its cast including Sally Messham as “Mrs. Fitz,” Ellen’s maid at Castle Leoch and Murtagh’s aunt. Terence Rae will be playing “Arch Bug,” who’s working as a bodyguard to Clan Grant; Sadhbh Malin will be playing “Jocasta Cameron,” the feisty youngest child of the MacKenzie clan; and Ailsa Davidson will be playing her sister “Janet MacKenzie,” the fifth and final MacKenzie sibling.
Additionally, casting for characters set in the 20th century are Annabelle Dowler will play “Lizbeth,” Julia’s boss at the War Department; and Harry Eaton as “Private Charlton,” Henry Beauchamp’s fellow soldier and friend.
Production has been underway since February on the 10-episode prequel to the Starz hit period drama Outlander in Scotland.
Additionally, casting for characters set in the 20th century are Annabelle Dowler will play “Lizbeth,” Julia’s boss at the War Department; and Harry Eaton as “Private Charlton,” Henry Beauchamp’s fellow soldier and friend.
Production has been underway since February on the 10-episode prequel to the Starz hit period drama Outlander in Scotland.
- 4/24/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The latest round of Outlander spinoff casting includes an Easter Egg for a subset of the book-loyal fandom.
Starz on Wednesday announced the addition of four roles to the forthcoming prequel, Blood of My Blood. Among them: Watchmen‘s Sara Vickers in the part of Brian Fraser’s mother (and, therefore, Jamie Fraser’s grandmother). The character is a housekeeper in the Lovat household, which is good and all, but we’re super into how she’s also named after someone many devotees of author Diana Gabaldon will recognize: Davina Porter, who narrates the audiobook versions of Gabaldon’s Outlander book series.
Starz on Wednesday announced the addition of four roles to the forthcoming prequel, Blood of My Blood. Among them: Watchmen‘s Sara Vickers in the part of Brian Fraser’s mother (and, therefore, Jamie Fraser’s grandmother). The character is a housekeeper in the Lovat household, which is good and all, but we’re super into how she’s also named after someone many devotees of author Diana Gabaldon will recognize: Davina Porter, who narrates the audiobook versions of Gabaldon’s Outlander book series.
- 4/3/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Jhon Lumsden, Sara Vickers, Peter Mullan, and Brian McCardie join ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’
Peter Mullan (Ozark) has joined the cast of Starz’s Outlander prequel, Outlander: Blood of My Blood. New additions to the series also include Brian McCardie (Rob Roy), Jhon Lumsden (The Famous Five), and Sara Vickers (Watchmen).
Starz announced Mullan will be playing Red Jacob MacKenzie, Laird of Clan MacKenzie and father to Ellen, Dougal, Colum, Janet and Jocasta. McCardie will take on the role of Isaac Grant, leader of Clan Grant, and Jhon Lumsden has signed on to play Isaac’s son, Malcolm, a potential suitor for Ellen MacKenzie. Sara Vickers joins as Davina Porter, a housekeeper in the Lovat household and mother to Brian Fraser.
The prequel stars Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp, Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, and Tony Curran as Lord Lovat.
Peter Mullan (Ozark) has joined the cast of Starz’s Outlander prequel, Outlander: Blood of My Blood. New additions to the series also include Brian McCardie (Rob Roy), Jhon Lumsden (The Famous Five), and Sara Vickers (Watchmen).
Starz announced Mullan will be playing Red Jacob MacKenzie, Laird of Clan MacKenzie and father to Ellen, Dougal, Colum, Janet and Jocasta. McCardie will take on the role of Isaac Grant, leader of Clan Grant, and Jhon Lumsden has signed on to play Isaac’s son, Malcolm, a potential suitor for Ellen MacKenzie. Sara Vickers joins as Davina Porter, a housekeeper in the Lovat household and mother to Brian Fraser.
The prequel stars Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp, Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, and Tony Curran as Lord Lovat.
- 4/3/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Four more roles have been filled on Outlander: Blood of My Blood, the prequel to the Starz hit that’s based on the bestselling books of Diana Gabaldon.
Joining the cast is Brian McCardie (Time) as the leader of Clan Grant, Isaac; Jhon Lumsden (Karen Pirie) plays his son, Malcolm and a potential suitor for Ellen MacKenzie; Sara Vickers (Watchmen) has been cast in the role of Davina Porter, a housekeeper in the Lovat household and mother to Brian Fraser; and Peter Mullan (Ozark) in the role of Red Jacob MacKenzie, Laird of Clan MacKenzie and father to Ellen, Dougal, Colum, Janet and Jocasta.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood will explore the lives and relationship of Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine). The series will center on these two parallel love...
Joining the cast is Brian McCardie (Time) as the leader of Clan Grant, Isaac; Jhon Lumsden (Karen Pirie) plays his son, Malcolm and a potential suitor for Ellen MacKenzie; Sara Vickers (Watchmen) has been cast in the role of Davina Porter, a housekeeper in the Lovat household and mother to Brian Fraser; and Peter Mullan (Ozark) in the role of Red Jacob MacKenzie, Laird of Clan MacKenzie and father to Ellen, Dougal, Colum, Janet and Jocasta.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood will explore the lives and relationship of Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine). The series will center on these two parallel love...
- 4/3/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Outlander‘s upcoming spinoff Outlander: Blood of My Blood has already begun casting some familiar characters, which poses a big question: Will the new series include Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan)? In a universe that involves time travel, it seems like the door could certainly be open to the possibility, but considering this will be an original story not previously shared by author Diana Gabaldon, there’s no source material to reference for such Easter eggs. Blood of My Blood will chronicle the love stories between Claire’s parents Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) in World War I England as well as Jamie’s parents Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) in the 18th-century Scottish Highlands. (Credit: Starz) While the main focus would undoubtedly be on the main couples, it feels as though the time-traveling aspect leaves the door open for...
- 3/1/2024
- TV Insider
Rory Alexander, Conor MacNeill, Sam Retford and Séamus McLean Ross join ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’
Starz’s Outlander prequel, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, has added four actors as series regulars. Rory Alexander, Sam Retford, Séamus McLean Ross, and Conor MacNeill are confirmed to play members of Clan Fraser and Clan MacKenzie in the new addition to Starz’s Outlander series franchise.
“We are thrilled to expand our season one cast with some well-known characters from the Outlander universe. 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,” stated Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer on Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
Clan Fraser has added Rory Alexander (Inland) as a young Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, a role originated by Duncan Lacroix. The headstrong Dougal MacKenzie will be played by Sam Retford...
Starz’s Outlander prequel, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, has added four actors as series regulars. Rory Alexander, Sam Retford, Séamus McLean Ross, and Conor MacNeill are confirmed to play members of Clan Fraser and Clan MacKenzie in the new addition to Starz’s Outlander series franchise.
“We are thrilled to expand our season one cast with some well-known characters from the Outlander universe. 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,” stated Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer on Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
Clan Fraser has added Rory Alexander (Inland) as a young Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, a role originated by Duncan Lacroix. The headstrong Dougal MacKenzie will be played by Sam Retford...
- 2/26/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
As we patiently wait for Outlander Season 7 Part 2, we’re thrilled to spend that time discovering news about Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
The cast is shaping up nicely, and imagining characters we’ve either only heard about or got to know well in their youth is super fun.
Today, we get our first look at Outlander favorites Douglas MacKenzie and Colum MacKenzie and our dearly departed Murtagh, among others.
Starz announced today key casting for several roles in Outlander: Blood of My Blood, and fans of the Outlander universe will be very familiar with the characters who played key parts in the early seasons of the flagship series.
Joining Clan Fraser as a young Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser is Rory Alexander, a role originated by Duncan Lacroix.
Sam Retford takes on the role of the headstrong Dougal MacKenzie, Séamus McLean Ross as his shrewd older brother Colum MacKenzie, and serving...
The cast is shaping up nicely, and imagining characters we’ve either only heard about or got to know well in their youth is super fun.
Today, we get our first look at Outlander favorites Douglas MacKenzie and Colum MacKenzie and our dearly departed Murtagh, among others.
Starz announced today key casting for several roles in Outlander: Blood of My Blood, and fans of the Outlander universe will be very familiar with the characters who played key parts in the early seasons of the flagship series.
Joining Clan Fraser as a young Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser is Rory Alexander, a role originated by Duncan Lacroix.
Sam Retford takes on the role of the headstrong Dougal MacKenzie, Séamus McLean Ross as his shrewd older brother Colum MacKenzie, and serving...
- 2/26/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Starz’s Outlander prequel series has cast younger versions of four familiar characters.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood, as the offshoot is titled, will explore the lives and relationship of Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (played by Pennyworth‘s Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Condor’s Nest‘s Jamie Roy) and Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston (We Hunt Together‘s Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Treadstone‘s Jeremy Irvine). The series will center on these two parallel love stories set in two different time periods, with Jamie’s parents in the early 18th century Scottish Highlands and Claire’s parents in WWI England.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood, as the offshoot is titled, will explore the lives and relationship of Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (played by Pennyworth‘s Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Condor’s Nest‘s Jamie Roy) and Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston (We Hunt Together‘s Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Treadstone‘s Jeremy Irvine). The series will center on these two parallel love stories set in two different time periods, with Jamie’s parents in the early 18th century Scottish Highlands and Claire’s parents in WWI England.
- 2/26/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Four more actors have been welcomed in to Clan Fraser for the Starz prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
Joining the family tree as a young Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser is Rory Alexander (Inland), a role originated by Duncan Lacroix. Sam Retford (The Bolelyns: A Scandalous Family) takes on the role of the headstrong Dougal MacKenzie, while Séamus McLean Ross (Payback) will play his shrewd older brother Colum MacKenzie. Serving as their faithful advisor and voice of reason is Conor MacNeill (Industry) as a young Ned Gowan. The roles were originated by Graham McTavish, Gary Lewis and Bill Paterson, respectively.
The newest cast members join previously confirmed cast members Jeremy Irvine, Hermione Corfield, Jamie Roy, Harriet Slater and Tony Curran.
Blood of My Blood will explore the lives and relationships of Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Slater) and Brian Fraser (Roy) and Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston (Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp...
Joining the family tree as a young Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser is Rory Alexander (Inland), a role originated by Duncan Lacroix. Sam Retford (The Bolelyns: A Scandalous Family) takes on the role of the headstrong Dougal MacKenzie, while Séamus McLean Ross (Payback) will play his shrewd older brother Colum MacKenzie. Serving as their faithful advisor and voice of reason is Conor MacNeill (Industry) as a young Ned Gowan. The roles were originated by Graham McTavish, Gary Lewis and Bill Paterson, respectively.
The newest cast members join previously confirmed cast members Jeremy Irvine, Hermione Corfield, Jamie Roy, Harriet Slater and Tony Curran.
Blood of My Blood will explore the lives and relationships of Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Slater) and Brian Fraser (Roy) and Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston (Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp...
- 2/26/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
The “Outlander” prequel series at Starz has cast four actors as younger versions of key characters from the original show.
“Outlander: Blood of My Blood” has added Rory Alexander, Sam Retford, Séamus McLean Ross, and Conor MacNeill to its cast.
Alexander will play a young Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, originally played by Duncan Lacroix. Retford will play Dougal MacKenzie, who was first played by Graham McTavish. McLean Ross will star as Colum MacKenzie, originally played by Gary Lewis. And MacNeill will play Ned Gowan, who was first played by Bill Paterson.
“We are thrilled to expand our season one cast with some well-known characters from the ‘Outlander’ universe. 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,” said Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer on “Outlander: Blood of My Blood.”
The quartet...
“Outlander: Blood of My Blood” has added Rory Alexander, Sam Retford, Séamus McLean Ross, and Conor MacNeill to its cast.
Alexander will play a young Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, originally played by Duncan Lacroix. Retford will play Dougal MacKenzie, who was first played by Graham McTavish. McLean Ross will star as Colum MacKenzie, originally played by Gary Lewis. And MacNeill will play Ned Gowan, who was first played by Bill Paterson.
“We are thrilled to expand our season one cast with some well-known characters from the ‘Outlander’ universe. 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,” said Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer on “Outlander: Blood of My Blood.”
The quartet...
- 2/26/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
We may not be headed to Virgin River just yet, but the cast sure is!
Since we all love a little small-town gossip and great news, here are a few tidbits to spread around and discuss courtesy of Deadline:
Virgin River is back in production today!
While we still won't get to escape to our favorite town and all the melodrama that ensues there until 2025, at least we know the strike delays are out of the way, and filming is back in motion.
And since the cast loves us so much, they'll hopefully be teasing us with tidbits to hold us over along the way.
But that's not all we have to mull over in the interim.
The hit Netflix series will take a spin at its own spinoff in the form of a prequel.
If you're a Netflix aficionado, you'll know that one of their other massive hits is Bridgerton,...
Since we all love a little small-town gossip and great news, here are a few tidbits to spread around and discuss courtesy of Deadline:
Virgin River is back in production today!
While we still won't get to escape to our favorite town and all the melodrama that ensues there until 2025, at least we know the strike delays are out of the way, and filming is back in motion.
And since the cast loves us so much, they'll hopefully be teasing us with tidbits to hold us over along the way.
But that's not all we have to mull over in the interim.
The hit Netflix series will take a spin at its own spinoff in the form of a prequel.
If you're a Netflix aficionado, you'll know that one of their other massive hits is Bridgerton,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Clan Fraser continues to grow in numbers as Tony Curran has joined the Starz prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood as Lord Lovat, Jamie Fraser’s grandfather, in a series regular role.
Production recently kicked off on the new series, a prequel of the Starz hit period drama Outlander, in Scotland. The original series stars Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser and Sam Heughan as her husband, Jamie Fraser. The franchise is inspired by the work of Diana Gabaldon, who serves as a consulting producer on both shows.
Blood of My Blood will explore the lives and relationships of Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine). The 10-episode series will center on the two parallel love stories set in two different time periods, with Jamie’s parents in...
Production recently kicked off on the new series, a prequel of the Starz hit period drama Outlander, in Scotland. The original series stars Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser and Sam Heughan as her husband, Jamie Fraser. The franchise is inspired by the work of Diana Gabaldon, who serves as a consulting producer on both shows.
Blood of My Blood will explore the lives and relationships of Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine). The 10-episode series will center on the two parallel love stories set in two different time periods, with Jamie’s parents in...
- 2/14/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Outlander may be gearing up for its endgame, but the franchise is far from over.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood was ordered into a series and is officially in production.
But the series will differ slightly from the initial plan, and we’re sure the passionate fans of the franchise will welcome the changes.
When the show scored a formal pickup, it would be a prequel following Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) father and mother, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie.
While they will both remain in the mix for the new series, we’ll also be delving into Claire’s (Caitriona Balfe) past thanks to the introduction of her parents, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp.
Interestingly, the original series has kept details about Julia and Henry under wraps, thanks to Claire’s limited memories of them.
Claire has few memories of her parents on Outlander
We know they both died in...
Outlander: Blood of My Blood was ordered into a series and is officially in production.
But the series will differ slightly from the initial plan, and we’re sure the passionate fans of the franchise will welcome the changes.
When the show scored a formal pickup, it would be a prequel following Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) father and mother, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie.
While they will both remain in the mix for the new series, we’ll also be delving into Claire’s (Caitriona Balfe) past thanks to the introduction of her parents, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp.
Interestingly, the original series has kept details about Julia and Henry under wraps, thanks to Claire’s limited memories of them.
Claire has few memories of her parents on Outlander
We know they both died in...
- 2/6/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
Starz has revealed new details about the upcoming Outlander prequel, including the show’s core cast.
Jamie Roy will play Jamie Fraser’s father Brian Fraser in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Harriet Slater will play his mother, Ellen Mackenzie. The show’s focus has also shifted a bit. While it was originally set to focus on Jamie’s parents, the Outlander prequel will now also explore the story of Claire Fraser’s mother and father. They’ll be played by Jeremy Irvine and Hermione Corfield.
“So excited!!! What a cast!!” Outlander star Sam Heughan commented on Instagram after the news was announced.
Meet the ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ cast [L-r]: Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Hermione Corfield, Jeremy Irvine | Gerry McCabe/Kristia Knowles/Starz
Scottish actor Jamie Roy will play Jamie Fraser’s father Brian in the Outlander spinoff. He grew up in Glasgow and has previously been seen in Condor’s Nest,...
Jamie Roy will play Jamie Fraser’s father Brian Fraser in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Harriet Slater will play his mother, Ellen Mackenzie. The show’s focus has also shifted a bit. While it was originally set to focus on Jamie’s parents, the Outlander prequel will now also explore the story of Claire Fraser’s mother and father. They’ll be played by Jeremy Irvine and Hermione Corfield.
“So excited!!! What a cast!!” Outlander star Sam Heughan commented on Instagram after the news was announced.
Meet the ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ cast [L-r]: Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Hermione Corfield, Jeremy Irvine | Gerry McCabe/Kristia Knowles/Starz
Scottish actor Jamie Roy will play Jamie Fraser’s father Brian in the Outlander spinoff. He grew up in Glasgow and has previously been seen in Condor’s Nest,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The original Doughtlander may not be over, but Outlander: Blood of My Blood hopes to close the gap.
For sure, it will be taking over where Outlander leaves off, even if it explores a story long before Jamie and Claire were figments of their parents' imagination.
Here’s what we know bout Blood of My Blood Season 1 so far.
What is Outlander?
It’s best to start with what we know, which is what came before. Outlander is based on a series of books by author Diana Gabaldon.
Outlander is a time-traveling love story between 20th-century (married) nurse Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser and 18th-century Jamie Fraser.
When visiting the ancestral home of her husband, Frank, Claire stumbles through the rocks at Craigh na Dun, which takes her back in time.
Unable to easily find her way back, the sassy lady leans on handsome laird Jamie for protection, and soon, they are in love.
For sure, it will be taking over where Outlander leaves off, even if it explores a story long before Jamie and Claire were figments of their parents' imagination.
Here’s what we know bout Blood of My Blood Season 1 so far.
What is Outlander?
It’s best to start with what we know, which is what came before. Outlander is based on a series of books by author Diana Gabaldon.
Outlander is a time-traveling love story between 20th-century (married) nurse Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser and 18th-century Jamie Fraser.
When visiting the ancestral home of her husband, Frank, Claire stumbles through the rocks at Craigh na Dun, which takes her back in time.
Unable to easily find her way back, the sassy lady leans on handsome laird Jamie for protection, and soon, they are in love.
- 2/5/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ starts production (Photo Credit: Starz)
Filming has begun on Starz’s Outlander prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood which dives into the lives of Jamie’s parents, Ellen and Brian, and Claire’s parents, Julia and Henry. The network’s start of production announcement confirmed Harriet Slater (Pennyworth) will star as Ellen and Jamie Roy (Condor’s Nest) is playing Brian. Hermione Corfield (The Road Dance) is on board as Julia and Jeremy Irvine (War Horse) stars as Henry.
“We’re thrilled to be telling 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 the way they have with Claire and Jamie,” said Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner, executive producer, and writer on both series.
Season one will...
Filming has begun on Starz’s Outlander prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood which dives into the lives of Jamie’s parents, Ellen and Brian, and Claire’s parents, Julia and Henry. The network’s start of production announcement confirmed Harriet Slater (Pennyworth) will star as Ellen and Jamie Roy (Condor’s Nest) is playing Brian. Hermione Corfield (The Road Dance) is on board as Julia and Jeremy Irvine (War Horse) stars as Henry.
“We’re thrilled to be telling 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 the way they have with Claire and Jamie,” said Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner, executive producer, and writer on both series.
Season one will...
- 2/5/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Plans have been in development for a prequel series to the Starz hit, Outlander, and as the show got the season eight renewal, the network would almost simultaneously greenlight the prequel show. Now, Blood of My Blood is announcing its new cast of actors. The premium movie network has confirmed that the prequel will follow the parents of both Jamie and Claire. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Blood of My Blood has started filming in Scotland.
The main cast that have been announced include Harriet Slater, seen in Pennyworth, and Jamie Roy, known for Lifetime’s Your Boyfriend Is Mine), who will play Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, and will eventually become Jamie’s parents in 18th century Scotland. Additionally, Hermione Corfield, whose credits include We Hunt Together, and Jeremy Irvine who was featured in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, are on board to play Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp,...
The main cast that have been announced include Harriet Slater, seen in Pennyworth, and Jamie Roy, known for Lifetime’s Your Boyfriend Is Mine), who will play Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, and will eventually become Jamie’s parents in 18th century Scotland. Additionally, Hermione Corfield, whose credits include We Hunt Together, and Jeremy Irvine who was featured in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, are on board to play Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp,...
- 2/5/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Outlander‘s prequel spinoff Outlander: Blood of My Blood is getting underway as Starz unveils the cast and start of production on the project, which will follow the romances of Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) parents as well as Claire’s (Caitriona Balfe) parents. That’s right, the show will be set in two times focusing on two different couples as production on the 10-episode season kicks off in Scotland. Joining the show in key roles are Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, and Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp. As previously revealed, Blood of My Blood explores the lives and relationship of Jamie’s parents, Ellen and Brian, but the addition of Claire’s parents Julia and Henry is all new. The show will center on these two parallel love stories set in vastly different time periods, with Jamie’s parents in...
- 2/5/2024
- TV Insider
‘Outlander: Blood Of My Blood’: Prequel Series Casts Parents For Jamie & Claire As Production Begins
Production has officially begun on the long-awaited Outlander: Blood of My Blood, an Outlander prequel series that follows the parents of both Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp.
Yes, you read that right. As part of the start of production note, it was revealed that the 10-episode Starz series will explore the lives and relationships of Jamie’s parents as well as the origin story of his devoted wife’s parents.
Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Sam Heughan in Starz’s “Outlander”
For Jamie, his mother Ellen MacKenzie will be portrayed by Harriet Slater and his father Brian Fraser will be brought to life by Jamie Roy. For Claire, her parents Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp will be played by Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine, respectively.
The Starz series,...
Yes, you read that right. As part of the start of production note, it was revealed that the 10-episode Starz series will explore the lives and relationships of Jamie’s parents as well as the origin story of his devoted wife’s parents.
Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Sam Heughan in Starz’s “Outlander”
For Jamie, his mother Ellen MacKenzie will be portrayed by Harriet Slater and his father Brian Fraser will be brought to life by Jamie Roy. For Claire, her parents Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp will be played by Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine, respectively.
The Starz series,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Outlander has long captivated audiences with its intricate mix of historical fiction, romance, and drama. One hallmark of the series is its commitment to staying true to Diana Gabaldon’s original novels.
Yet, every adaptation requires some changes. In the latest twist, the show’s executive producer, Maril Davis, delves into a major deviation made in the season 7 midseason finale, providing fans with the reasoning behind it.
Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe | Starz ‘Outlander’ Executive Producer Maril Davis explains that major change in the season 7 midseason finale
Outlander has mostly remained faithful to its book origins over its duration. However, as is common with adaptations, there have been certain alterations from Gabaldon’s original work.
In a conversation with Hello Magazine, Davis shed light on a significant modification in the mid-season finale of Outlander. The change concerned Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) injury during combat.
While the book details Claire (Caitriona...
Yet, every adaptation requires some changes. In the latest twist, the show’s executive producer, Maril Davis, delves into a major deviation made in the season 7 midseason finale, providing fans with the reasoning behind it.
Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe | Starz ‘Outlander’ Executive Producer Maril Davis explains that major change in the season 7 midseason finale
Outlander has mostly remained faithful to its book origins over its duration. However, as is common with adaptations, there have been certain alterations from Gabaldon’s original work.
In a conversation with Hello Magazine, Davis shed light on a significant modification in the mid-season finale of Outlander. The change concerned Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) injury during combat.
While the book details Claire (Caitriona...
- 8/17/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
As Outlander approaches its conclusion, viewers still have the prequel Blood of My Blood to look forward to. Interestingly, Sam Heughan has hinted that this new show might just outdo its predecessor.
In a recent interview, the Outlander star expressed high hopes for the upcoming series, which centers on the lives of Jamie’s parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie. Not only did he express confidence in the potential success of Blood of My Blood, but he also took a moment to reflect on Outlander’s legacy.
Sam Heughan | Starz Sam Heughan thinks ‘Blood of My Blood’ could top ‘Outlander’
Outlander fans are sad about the impending conclusion of the series. But there is much to look forward to in the prequel, Blood of My Blood.
The details remain scant, although the new series will shed light on the connection between Jamie’s parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie.
For his part,...
In a recent interview, the Outlander star expressed high hopes for the upcoming series, which centers on the lives of Jamie’s parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie. Not only did he express confidence in the potential success of Blood of My Blood, but he also took a moment to reflect on Outlander’s legacy.
Sam Heughan | Starz Sam Heughan thinks ‘Blood of My Blood’ could top ‘Outlander’
Outlander fans are sad about the impending conclusion of the series. But there is much to look forward to in the prequel, Blood of My Blood.
The details remain scant, although the new series will shed light on the connection between Jamie’s parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie.
For his part,...
- 7/29/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
"Outlander" has reached the beginning of the end. The show's seventh season premiered on June 16, meaning that fans now have less than two full seasons left until the Fraser family's story comes to a conclusion.
Starz initially announced the news that the show was ending on Jan. 19, 2023, confirming that the series's eighth season would be its last. "What an incredible journey with an incredible fanbase," the network tweeted. "'Outlander' has officially been renewed for an eighth and final season."
At the time, Starz also tweeted a video compilation featuring some of the show's stars, who thanked viewers for their support and devotion over the years. "Thank you so much for being with us from day one," said Caitriona Balfe, who plays Claire Fraser, the series's central character whose trip back in time to 1743 catalyzes all of the subsequent events. Later in the video, Sam Heughan, who plays Jamie Fraser,...
Starz initially announced the news that the show was ending on Jan. 19, 2023, confirming that the series's eighth season would be its last. "What an incredible journey with an incredible fanbase," the network tweeted. "'Outlander' has officially been renewed for an eighth and final season."
At the time, Starz also tweeted a video compilation featuring some of the show's stars, who thanked viewers for their support and devotion over the years. "Thank you so much for being with us from day one," said Caitriona Balfe, who plays Claire Fraser, the series's central character whose trip back in time to 1743 catalyzes all of the subsequent events. Later in the video, Sam Heughan, who plays Jamie Fraser,...
- 6/19/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
This story was created in paid partnership with Starz.
The time-traveling Frasers are caught in the crossfire of the American Revolution in the penultimate season of Outlander.
Based on Diana Gabaldon’s romance novels, the historical fiction series starring Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan returns for its seventh season, which premieres Friday, June 16 exclusively on Starz. The Fraser family is caught in the violent birth pains of an emerging nation as armies march to war and British institutions crumble in the face of armed rebellion,” per the show’s log line. The longest-running original show in Starz’s history is confirmed to end with its eighth season.
The series follows the love story of Claire (Balfe), a former World War II military nurse in Scotland who finds herself transported from 1945 to 1743; and Jamie (Heughman), a rebel Highlander from Clan MacKenzie. They marry and travel through the ages, including 18th century...
The time-traveling Frasers are caught in the crossfire of the American Revolution in the penultimate season of Outlander.
Based on Diana Gabaldon’s romance novels, the historical fiction series starring Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan returns for its seventh season, which premieres Friday, June 16 exclusively on Starz. The Fraser family is caught in the violent birth pains of an emerging nation as armies march to war and British institutions crumble in the face of armed rebellion,” per the show’s log line. The longest-running original show in Starz’s history is confirmed to end with its eighth season.
The series follows the love story of Claire (Balfe), a former World War II military nurse in Scotland who finds herself transported from 1945 to 1743; and Jamie (Heughman), a rebel Highlander from Clan MacKenzie. They marry and travel through the ages, including 18th century...
- 6/16/2023
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As fans grapple with the fact that Outlander will end after season 8, author Diana Gabaldon provided an update on Book 10 for all of her dedicated followers.
Although the end of the show is bittersweet, Gabaldon shared that there is still plenty to look forward to in the Outlander universe. Her update offers a glimmer of hope for fans still grieving the upcoming loss of the beloved series and a look at potential future projects.
Diana Gabaldon | Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Starz Starz confirms ‘Outlander’ will end after season 8
Starz has verified that Outlander is coming to a close following season 8. The show’s eighth and final season will secure its position as the network’s longest-running original series. The announcement comes prior to the season 7 premiere, which is scheduled for this summer.
The upcoming season will feature 16 full episodes, adapted from Gabaldon’s seventh book, An Echo in the Bone.
Although the end of the show is bittersweet, Gabaldon shared that there is still plenty to look forward to in the Outlander universe. Her update offers a glimmer of hope for fans still grieving the upcoming loss of the beloved series and a look at potential future projects.
Diana Gabaldon | Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Starz Starz confirms ‘Outlander’ will end after season 8
Starz has verified that Outlander is coming to a close following season 8. The show’s eighth and final season will secure its position as the network’s longest-running original series. The announcement comes prior to the season 7 premiere, which is scheduled for this summer.
The upcoming season will feature 16 full episodes, adapted from Gabaldon’s seventh book, An Echo in the Bone.
- 2/18/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Outlander will be singing a new tune in Season 7: Starz has released video of the show’s updated opening theme song, “The Skye Boat Song,” now performed by Grammy Award winner Sinead O’Connor. Fans are familiar with the seasonal change of the theme song, with a new artist adding their own spin each time.
“We are honored to have Sinead O’Connor performing ‘The Skye Boat Song,'” showrunner Matthew B. Roberts said in a statement. “Her rendition is, for me, a reminder of all that’s beautiful about Outlander. She is talented beyond measure. Hers is a voice...
“We are honored to have Sinead O’Connor performing ‘The Skye Boat Song,'” showrunner Matthew B. Roberts said in a statement. “Her rendition is, for me, a reminder of all that’s beautiful about Outlander. She is talented beyond measure. Hers is a voice...
- 2/14/2023
- by Erianne Lewis and Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Starz and Outlander dropped a Valentine's Day treat for the "fans who have embraced Jamie and Claire as their favorite fictional couple for seven seasons now."
The premium cabler released the newest iteration of the Outlander opening title sequence on Tuesday.
The series has adapted its iconic theme song, "The Skye Boat Song," to each season, drawing inspiration from upcoming storylines and locations.
This season's interpretation was crafted and performed by Grammy-winning artist Sinead O'Connor.
"We are honored to have Sinead O'Connor performing 'The Skye Boat Song.' Her rendition is, for me, a reminder of all that's beautiful about Outlander," says Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer of Outlander.
"She is talented beyond measure."
"Hers is a voice of the ages — one which pierces heart and soul — and embodies the spirit of the show."
Take a look at the clip below and scroll down for more Outlander goodness.
The premium cabler released the newest iteration of the Outlander opening title sequence on Tuesday.
The series has adapted its iconic theme song, "The Skye Boat Song," to each season, drawing inspiration from upcoming storylines and locations.
This season's interpretation was crafted and performed by Grammy-winning artist Sinead O'Connor.
"We are honored to have Sinead O'Connor performing 'The Skye Boat Song.' Her rendition is, for me, a reminder of all that's beautiful about Outlander," says Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer of Outlander.
"She is talented beyond measure."
"Hers is a voice of the ages — one which pierces heart and soul — and embodies the spirit of the show."
Take a look at the clip below and scroll down for more Outlander goodness.
- 2/14/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Outlander may not return for Season 7 until this summer, but that doesn’t mean the stars aren’t hard at work getting it ready for fans. While shooting continues on the series, star Lauren Lyle is made a splash with her other TV role in BritBox‘s Karen Pirie adaptation. Keeping mum about her potential return as Marsali Fraser in Outlander, Lyle admits, “I don’t know what I’m allowed to say actually.” (Credit: Starz) “If you were to read the books, then I think you know more about what is to come or what is not to come,” the actress hints. While she couldn’t say more than the fact that there are “exciting things in the pipeline,” she was able to comment on the recent Outlander spinoff that’s currently in development. Outlander: Blood of My Blood will focus on the love story between Jamie Fraser’s...
- 1/23/2023
- TV Insider
Jamie Fraser’s story is not over yet.
The eighth and final season of “Outlander” has been picked up by Starz. “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” a prequel series to the well-liked drama that has been airing since 2014, has been given the official seal of approval by Starz.
Read More: ‘Outlander’ Teases Season 6 With Sneak Peek At New Scene
The upcoming seventh season will feature 16 episodes, whereas the last season will have 10 episodes. “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” will focus on the lives and connection of Jamie Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie’s parents.
What an incredible journey with an incredible fanbase. #Outlander has officially been renewed for an eighth and final season. pic.twitter.com/mNJ3AZXW2s
— Outlander (@Outlander_STARZ) January 19, 2023
Of the prequel series, Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer said:
“‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ is, at its heart, a love story. It will explore what...
The eighth and final season of “Outlander” has been picked up by Starz. “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” a prequel series to the well-liked drama that has been airing since 2014, has been given the official seal of approval by Starz.
Read More: ‘Outlander’ Teases Season 6 With Sneak Peek At New Scene
The upcoming seventh season will feature 16 episodes, whereas the last season will have 10 episodes. “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” will focus on the lives and connection of Jamie Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie’s parents.
What an incredible journey with an incredible fanbase. #Outlander has officially been renewed for an eighth and final season. pic.twitter.com/mNJ3AZXW2s
— Outlander (@Outlander_STARZ) January 19, 2023
Of the prequel series, Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer said:
“‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ is, at its heart, a love story. It will explore what...
- 1/19/2023
- by Aashna Shah
- ET Canada
Starz announced today that they have renewed Outlander for an eighth and final season, but that won’t be the end of the franchise. While the adventures of Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) will be coming to a conclusion, Starz has officially greenlit the Outlander prequel series, Blood of My Blood.
Based on the novel by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander: Blood of My Blood will tell the love story of Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser. “Outlander: Blood of My Blood is, at its heart, a love story. It will explore what lengths a person will go to find love in a time when love is considered a luxury, and when marriages are made strategically, often for political or financial gain,” showrunenr and executive producer Matthew B. Roberts said. “The title is a nod to Jamie Fraser’s marriage vow to Claire and there will be several...
Based on the novel by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander: Blood of My Blood will tell the love story of Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser. “Outlander: Blood of My Blood is, at its heart, a love story. It will explore what lengths a person will go to find love in a time when love is considered a luxury, and when marriages are made strategically, often for political or financial gain,” showrunenr and executive producer Matthew B. Roberts said. “The title is a nod to Jamie Fraser’s marriage vow to Claire and there will be several...
- 1/19/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Brace yourselves, "Outlander" fans: the long-running Starz historical drama is approaching its final chapters. The network shared a press release today announcing that the eighth season of the sexy, soapy hit series will be its last, but as is often the case these days, that doesn't exactly mean the story is over. The series based on Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" novels may be coming to a close, but a prequel series is on the horizon after receiving an official pickup from Starz.
The angstily-named "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" is another love story, but this one is set before the era of Highlander Jamie (Sam Heughan) and time-traveller Claire (Caitroina Balfe). Instead, the series will follow Jamie's parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie. Though casting for the new series hasn't been revealed, it's worth noting that Andrew Whipp played the character of Brian for 14 episodes of "Outlander."
The new show,...
The angstily-named "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" is another love story, but this one is set before the era of Highlander Jamie (Sam Heughan) and time-traveller Claire (Caitroina Balfe). Instead, the series will follow Jamie's parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie. Though casting for the new series hasn't been revealed, it's worth noting that Andrew Whipp played the character of Brian for 14 episodes of "Outlander."
The new show,...
- 1/19/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Starz delivered mixed news for fans of Outlander who are currently suffering through Droughtlander. The popular series based on Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling books has been renewed for season eight. Unfortunately, that eighth season will be the show’s final season.
In the one-minute video accompanying the renewal announcement, Sam Heughan notes that every good story has to come to an end. John Bell promises that the series will go out with a bang. The video also features clips from Outlander events, and Heughan and Caitriona Balfe profusely thanking the fans for being there for the series since episode one.
Season seven will consist of 16 episodes and is set to premiere this summer. Season eight will consist of 10 episodes.
Poster for ‘Outlander’ season 7 (Photo Credit: Starz)
The network also announced they’ve greenlit the prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood with Matthew B. Roberts, Ronald D. Moore, and Maril Davis executive producing.
In the one-minute video accompanying the renewal announcement, Sam Heughan notes that every good story has to come to an end. John Bell promises that the series will go out with a bang. The video also features clips from Outlander events, and Heughan and Caitriona Balfe profusely thanking the fans for being there for the series since episode one.
Season seven will consist of 16 episodes and is set to premiere this summer. Season eight will consist of 10 episodes.
Poster for ‘Outlander’ season 7 (Photo Credit: Starz)
The network also announced they’ve greenlit the prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood with Matthew B. Roberts, Ronald D. Moore, and Maril Davis executive producing.
- 1/19/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Jamie and Claire's story is coming to a close.
Starz revealed today that Outlander has been picked up for an eighth and final season, but the premium cabler has placed a series order for Outlander: Blood of My Blood, a prequel series from Matthew B. Roberts, Ronald D. Moore, and Maril Davis, who also serve as executive producers of the original series.
The 10-episode prequel series will center on the lives and relationship of Jamie Fraser's parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie.
"'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' is, at its heart, a love story. It will explore what lengths a person will go to find love in a time when love is considered a luxury, and when marriages are made strategically, often for political or financial gain," says Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer.
He continues, "the title is a nod to Jamie Fraser's marriage vow to Claire...
Starz revealed today that Outlander has been picked up for an eighth and final season, but the premium cabler has placed a series order for Outlander: Blood of My Blood, a prequel series from Matthew B. Roberts, Ronald D. Moore, and Maril Davis, who also serve as executive producers of the original series.
The 10-episode prequel series will center on the lives and relationship of Jamie Fraser's parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie.
"'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' is, at its heart, a love story. It will explore what lengths a person will go to find love in a time when love is considered a luxury, and when marriages are made strategically, often for political or financial gain," says Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer.
He continues, "the title is a nod to Jamie Fraser's marriage vow to Claire...
- 1/19/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Outlander is coming to an end at Starz — but the saga of the Fraser family is not.
The premium cable outlet will bring Outlander to a close with an eighth and final season. The news comes several months ahead of a planned summer premiere for season seven of the time-traveling historical romance, based on Diana Gabaldon’s series of novels. The series will end as the longest-running original in Starz history.
The final season will run 10 episodes, while the forthcoming seventh season will have 16 installments.
“For nearly a decade Outlander has won the hearts of audiences worldwide and we’re pleased to bring Claire and Jamie’s epic love story to a proper conclusion,” said Kathryn Busby, president original programming at Starz. “But before we close this chapter there is plenty of their passionate story to tell over the course of 26 new episodes and even more to explore of this...
The premium cable outlet will bring Outlander to a close with an eighth and final season. The news comes several months ahead of a planned summer premiere for season seven of the time-traveling historical romance, based on Diana Gabaldon’s series of novels. The series will end as the longest-running original in Starz history.
The final season will run 10 episodes, while the forthcoming seventh season will have 16 installments.
“For nearly a decade Outlander has won the hearts of audiences worldwide and we’re pleased to bring Claire and Jamie’s epic love story to a proper conclusion,” said Kathryn Busby, president original programming at Starz. “But before we close this chapter there is plenty of their passionate story to tell over the course of 26 new episodes and even more to explore of this...
- 1/19/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s the end of an era and the beginning of a new one.
Starz confirmed Outlander will return for an eighth and final season consisting of 10 episodes to follow the hit period drama’s upcoming extended 16-episode Season 7 premiering this summer. And while fans will certainly be disappointed that Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) Fraser’s adventures across time and space will be ending, the show’s prequel series Blood Of My Blood has been greenlighted at Starz and will consist of 10 episodes.
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“Outlander: Blood of My Blood is, at its heart, a love story,” said Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer. “It will explore what lengths a person will...
Starz confirmed Outlander will return for an eighth and final season consisting of 10 episodes to follow the hit period drama’s upcoming extended 16-episode Season 7 premiering this summer. And while fans will certainly be disappointed that Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) Fraser’s adventures across time and space will be ending, the show’s prequel series Blood Of My Blood has been greenlighted at Starz and will consist of 10 episodes.
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“Outlander: Blood of My Blood is, at its heart, a love story,” said Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer. “It will explore what lengths a person will...
- 1/19/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Sing me a song of a lass that is gone! It’s a bittersweet day for Outlander fans. Starz announced on Thursday, January 19, that Outlander has been renewed for an eighth and final season. Although the end of Jamie and Claire’s time-traveling adventure is in sight, “dinna fash.” The story of their family will continue in the form of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, a prequel that Starz has officially picked up to series. The spinoff was previously announced as in development in August 2022. Blood of My Blood will be a 10-episode season showcasing the lives and love story of Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser. “Outlander: Blood of My Blood is, at its heart, a love story. It will explore what lengths a person will go to find love in a time when love is considered a luxury, and when marriages are made strategically, often for political or financial gain,...
- 1/19/2023
- TV Insider
Sing me a song of a lass that’s soon gone: Starz has renewed Outlander for Season 8, which will be the time-travel drama’s final season, the network announced Thursday.
Outlander Season 8 will consist of 10 episodes.
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In addition, Starz has ordered to series Outlander: Blood of My Blood, a prequel centered on the love story of Jamie Fraser’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser. The network confirmed Blood of My Blood was in development in August.
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Outlander Season 8 will consist of 10 episodes.
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In addition, Starz has ordered to series Outlander: Blood of My Blood, a prequel centered on the love story of Jamie Fraser’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser. The network confirmed Blood of My Blood was in development in August.
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- 1/19/2023
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
“Outlander” is coming to an end. Eventually.
Ahead of the show’s upcoming 7th Season, Starz announced Thursday that “Outlander” has been renewed for an 8th and final season. In addition, the network has given the greenlight to the prequel series, “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” which went into development last summer.
Starz has yet to announce a released date for the final season, but with Season 7 of the time travel-romantic drama scheduled to premiere this summer, chances are the story won’t end until at least 2024.
Created by Ronald D. Moore and adapted from the book series by Diana Gabaldon, “Outlander” follows Claire (Caitriona Balfe), a woman from post-World War II England transported back in time to the 1740s. Already married in the 20th century, she also falls in love with Scottish rebel Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and builds a life with him — before being sent back to her own time.
Ahead of the show’s upcoming 7th Season, Starz announced Thursday that “Outlander” has been renewed for an 8th and final season. In addition, the network has given the greenlight to the prequel series, “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” which went into development last summer.
Starz has yet to announce a released date for the final season, but with Season 7 of the time travel-romantic drama scheduled to premiere this summer, chances are the story won’t end until at least 2024.
Created by Ronald D. Moore and adapted from the book series by Diana Gabaldon, “Outlander” follows Claire (Caitriona Balfe), a woman from post-World War II England transported back in time to the 1740s. Already married in the 20th century, she also falls in love with Scottish rebel Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and builds a life with him — before being sent back to her own time.
- 1/19/2023
- by Joshua Vinson
- The Wrap
“Outlander” has been renewed for Season 8 at Starz, which will also be the show’s last. But that’s not the end of the road for Jamie Fraser’s story.
Starz has officially placed a greenlight order for “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” a prequel series to the popular drama which has been on the premium cabler since 2014.
The eighth season of “Outlander” will consist of ten episodes, following an extended 16-episode Season 7, which is currently in production.
“For nearly a decade ‘Outlander’ has won the hearts of audiences worldwide and we’re pleased to bring Claire and Jamie’s epic love story to a proper conclusion,” said Kathryn Busby, president of original programming for Starz. “But before we close this chapter there is plenty of their passionate story to tell over the course of 26 new episodes and even more to explore of this dynamic world and its origin story.
Starz has officially placed a greenlight order for “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” a prequel series to the popular drama which has been on the premium cabler since 2014.
The eighth season of “Outlander” will consist of ten episodes, following an extended 16-episode Season 7, which is currently in production.
“For nearly a decade ‘Outlander’ has won the hearts of audiences worldwide and we’re pleased to bring Claire and Jamie’s epic love story to a proper conclusion,” said Kathryn Busby, president of original programming for Starz. “But before we close this chapter there is plenty of their passionate story to tell over the course of 26 new episodes and even more to explore of this dynamic world and its origin story.
- 1/19/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
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