Outlander: Blood of My Blood Everything We Know
Release Date
Outlander: Blood of My Blood, the highly anticipated prequel to the Outlander saga, will premiere on Friday, August 8, 2025, on the Starz network in the United States and Canada. Episodes will be released every Friday at 8 PM ET.
Synopsis & Plot
This 10-episode series weaves together two romantic storylines:
- Jamie Fraser’s parents: Brian Fraser (played by Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) fall in love in early 18th-century Scotland.
- Claire Beauchamp’s parents: Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) meet in England during World War I.
The official trailer reveals that Julia and Henry experience time travel, mysteriously arriving in the 1700s and entering Jamie and Ellen’s world.
Main Cast
- Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, Jamie’s future mother
- Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Jamie’s future father
- Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, Claire’s future mother
- Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp, Claire’s future father
Supporting Cast
- Tony Curran as Lord Lovat, Jamie’s grandfather
- Rory Alexander as young Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser
- Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie
- Séamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie
- Conor MacNeill as young Ned Gowan
- Brian McCardie, Jhon Lumsden, Sara Vickers, Peter Mullan, Sadhbh Malin, Ailsa Davidson, Sally Messham, Terence Rae, Annabelle Dowler, Harry Eaton
Development & Production
- Development: Announced in 2022, greenlit in January 2023 with 10 episodes.
- Showrunner: Matthew B. Roberts (also wrote episodes 9 and 10).
- Filming: Began February 2024 in Glasgow, wrapped in July 2024.
- Season 2: Already confirmed by Starz in June 2025.
What We Know So Far
- Time Travel Twist: Julia and Henry travel through Craigh na Dun instead of dying in a car crash.
- Author Approval: Diana Gabaldon approved the plot and contributed to the script.
- Themes: Forbidden love, family alliances, Scottish traditions, time travel.
Why Launch a Prequel Now?
- To extend the Outlander universe as the original series ends with season 8.
- To explore the origins of Jamie and Claire’s family history.
- To offer fresh twists across two historical timelines.
Summary
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Outlander: Blood of My Blood |
| Release Date | Friday, August 8, 2025 (10 episodes) |
| Platform | Starz (US & Canada) |
| Setting | 1700s Scotland & WWI England |
| Main Characters | Jamie & Claire’s parents |
| Themes | Romance, family, tradition, time travel |
| Season 2 | Already confirmed |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When will Outlander: Blood of My Blood be released?
The series will premiere on Friday, August 8, 2025, on Starz.
Who are the main characters in the prequel?
The story follows the parents of Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp: Brian Fraser, Ellen MacKenzie, Julia Moriston, and Henry Beauchamp.
Is time travel included in the prequel storyline?
Yes, Claire’s parents travel back in time through Craigh na Dun, which connects the prequel to the original Outlander timeline.
Will there be a season 2 of Blood of My Blood?
Yes, Starz has already confirmed season 2 ahead of the season 1 premiere.
How is Diana Gabaldon involved in the prequel?
Diana Gabaldon approved the creative changes and even contributed to the script, writing episode 9.
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