Complete Guide on Outlander: Blood of My Blood
The Outlander universe is about to expand in a big way with the upcoming prequel, Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Set to transport viewers to a new chapter of epic romance, this series will delve into the passionate and forbidden love stories of Jamie Fraser's and Claire Randall's parents.
While the seventh season wraps up its thrilling plotlines, Starz surprised us all with the release of a teaser for Blood of My Blood, just ahead of the season seven finale. The teaser gave us a tantalizing first look at the characters and the historical periods the prequel will explore. Fans are already eagerly awaiting more details as we dive deeper into the lives of Jamie and Claire’s parents.
What can we expect from Outlander: Blood of My Blood? We’ve got everything you need to know about this exciting new chapter in the Outlander franchise. Be ready for some jaw-dropping moments and new faces, as we reveal the latest on this highly anticipated prequel.
As always, we’ll keep you updated as new information comes in—there’s much more to discover, and trust us, you won’t want to miss it!
Release date & Where to Watch
Outlander: Blood of My Blood is set to premiere on Starz in Summer 2025, though the exact release date is yet to be confirmed. The series will be available on Starz platforms in both the United States and Canada and will consist of ten episodes.
What is the plot of Outlander: Blood of my Blood?
Outlander: Blood of My Blood explores two interconnected love stories across time and place. According to Starz’s description, the series “introduces viewers to two new couples who fight against all odds to be together as their love stories unfold across time. From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, two fated love stories must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting in surprising and unforeseen ways.”
The series will center on these parallel romances: Jamie Fraser’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, whose forbidden love unfolded in the early 18th-century Scottish Highlands, and Claire Beauchamp’s parents, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, who navigate the turmoil of World War I England. Per Starz’s press release, “the narrative follows the love stories of Julia Moriston, Henry Beauchamp, Ellen MacKenzie, and Brian Fraser.”
Speaking about the prequel, the showrunner of Outlander, Matthew B. Roberts said, “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. The title is a nod to Jamie Fraser’s marriage vow to Claire, and there will be several names and faces that Outlander fans will know and recognize.” (via CarterMatt)
Roberts also expressed excitement about expanding the Outlander universe. “Jamie and Claire’s TV story may be coming to an end with season eight, but Diana is continuing on with their literary journey in her wonderful book series and is working diligently on book ten. With Jamie and Claire, and now Brian and Ellen, there is still so much more to come in the Outlander universe, and we cannot wait to continue sharing these stories with our dedicated fans.”
Who’s Starring in Outlander: Blood of my Blood?
- Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, Claire’s mother
- Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp, Claire’s father
- Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, Jamie’s mother
- Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Jamie’s father (older version played by Andrew Whipp)
- Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, Jamie’s mentor (older version played by Duncan Lacroix)
- Séamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie, Jamie’s uncle (older version played by Gary Lewis)
- Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie, Jamie’s uncle (older version played by Graham McTavish)
- Conor MacNeill as Ned Gowan, friendly legal advisor (older version played by Bill Paterson
- Tony Curran as Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, Jamie’s grandfather (older version played by Clive Russell)
- Sadhbh Malin as Jocasta Cameron, Jamie’s aunt (older version played by Maria Doyle Kennedy)
- Brian McCardie as Isaac, the leader of Clan Grant
- Jhon Lumsden as Isaac's son, Malcom, and a suitor of Ellen
- Sara Vickers as Davina Porter, a housekeeper in the Lovat household and Brian Fraser's mother
- Peter Mullan as Red Jacob MacKenzie, Laird of Clan MacKenzie and Ellen's father
- Sally Messham as Mrs. Fitz, Ellen's maid at Castle Leoch and Murtagh's aunt
- Terence Rae as Arch Bug, a Clan Grant bodyguard
- Ailsa Davidson as Janet MacKenzie, another MacKenzie sibling
- Annabelle Dowler as Lizbeth, Julia's boss in the War Department
- Harry Eaton as Private Charlton, Henry's fellow soldier and friend
Is There any Trailer for Outlander: Blood of my Blood?
The teaser for Outlander: Blood of My Blood opens with a poignant line from Henry Beauchamp, Claire’s father, who says, “I have decided to call you my hope,” presumably addressing Julia Moriston, Claire’s mother. This heartfelt moment sets the tone for the dual love stories at the heart of the prequel.
As the teaser unfolds, scenes flash between the chaos of World War I trench warfare and the rugged beauty of 18th-century Scotland. Julia, a war nurse, is seen hiding under a hospital bed amidst the horrors of battle, while Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser exchange longing glances through the slats of a wooden fence.
"Two love stories connected by time, loyalty, desire, passion, destiny," the teaser promises, showcasing glimpses of grand estates, wartime horror, horses, kilts, and intimate moments. The teaser ends on an emotional note, teasing the struggles and sacrifices both couples must endure as they fight against all odds to be together.
Is Sam Heughan not in the Outlander: Blood of my Blood?
In an interview with Esquire UK, Sam Heughan confirmed he wouldn’t appear in Outlander: Blood of My Blood, as Jamie Fraser isn’t part of the storyline. "All I can tell you is I’m not in it, as Jamie’s not in it," he shared, adding that the prequel focuses on Jamie’s parents when they were younger.
While Heughan joked about being too old to play a young Jamie, he hinted at the possibility of appearing in some capacity. "I could play his dad maybe, or a flash forward? It is time travel, after all," he teased, acknowledging the flexible nature of the Outlander universe.
Is Outlander: Blood of My Blood Based on a book?
Yes, Outlander: Blood of My Blood is connected to the Outlander book series by Diana Gabaldon. In a June 2023 interview with TV Guide Magazine, Gabaldon revealed, “I am in fact writing the first bit of the prequel volume at the moment, along with parts of [Outlander] Book 10, and parts of a Lord John book [the series based on Outlander character Lord John Grey].”
What Could Outlander: Blood of my Blood Season 2 Cover?
Starz hasn’t confirmed a second season of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, but the potential is strong. Author Diana Gabaldon revealed she has material for three prequel books about Jamie Fraser’s parents, with Blood of My Blood based on the first, per TV Insider.
If renewed, season two could further explore the romances and historical backdrops of Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser in 18th-century Scotland, as well as Claire’s parents, Henry and Julia, during World War I England. Returning cast members could include Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Jeremy Irvine, and Hermione Corfield, with new characters possibly introduced.
With Gabaldon’s rich source material and expansive scope, the series has immense potential for future seasons.
When & Where did Outlander: Blood of my Blood film?
Filming for Outlander: Blood of My Blood began in January 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland, but faced delays due to storms in the area, pausing production until late February. Some scenes were also filmed at Doune Castle, which served as Castle Leoch.
After a seven-month filming schedule, production officially wrapped on July 19, 2024. Starz marked the occasion by sharing a behind-the-scenes video featuring the cast celebrating the end of filming. Watch the video below.
Behind the Scenes
Matthew B. Roberts, the showrunner of Outlander, will also serve as showrunner and executive producer for its prequel series, Blood of My Blood. Joining him as executive producers are Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis, and Jim Kohlberg.
The series will be produced by Tall Ship Productions, No Fooling Productions Inc., Story Mining & Supply Company, and Sony Pictures Television, with Diana Gabaldon, the author of Outlander, consulting on the project.
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