Outlander fans are in for a treat as they’ll get to delve into the stories of how Jamie’s and Claire’s parents first crossed paths in prequel Blood of My Blood, with viewers particularly excited about the cast
Outlander enthusiasts are ticking off the hours until Blood of My Blood debuts just months from now, eager for their next dose of the saga.
The upcoming series – which comes after fans shared their wildest theories about Outlander – will explore the origins of Jamie’s and Claire’s parents, taking fans back in time. Blood of My Blood promises to spin tales of love and endurance, sweeping viewers from the tumultuous trenches of World War One to Scotland’s majestic 18th-century Highlands.
We Hunt Together’s Hermione Corfield and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’s Jeremy Irvine are set to star as Claire’s parents, Julia and Henry.
Portraying the parents of Jamie Fraser, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie, are Jamie Roy of Condor’s Nest fame and Harriet Slater from Belgravia: The Next Chapter, reports the Daily Record.
Recently reunited in Los Angeles for the show’s premiere, the cast, including Hermione Corfield who embodies Claire’s mother Julia Beauchamp, has caused quite the buzz. Hermione captivated followers on Instagram with posts showing her in an elegant blue and white floral dress and a candid cast photo in a pink cart, captioning the share: “Blood of my Blood screening at @sonypictures shot by @cibellelevi.”
Compliments poured into the comments section for Hermione. A fan exclaimed: “Oh my! This is next level Hermione.”
While another commented: “These are some really stunning shots.”
Buzz around the Outlander prequel Blood Of My Blood is rising as fresh faces join the ensemble. “Love the dress girl!” one fan exclaimed, and another chimed in with: “You look gorgeous.”
Blood Of My Blood boasts a lineup featuring Tony Curran from Your Honor as Simon Fraser, Seamus McLean Ross of Rebus as Colum MacKenzie, Ackley Bridge’s Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie, Rory Alexander portraying Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, and BBC Two’s Industry actor Conor MacNeill cast as Ned Gowan.
This much-anticipated prequel, drawing from Diana Gabaldon’s beloved book series, navigates early 20th-century England and Scotland’s 18th-century landscapes.
The narrative will journey into Jamie’s parents, Brian and Ellen’s, romantic saga amid clan intrigue, while Claire’s folks, Henry and Julia, manage love across continents amidst warfare.
Longtime Outlander enthusiasts remember Claire’s heartache, orphaned at five when her folks perished in a car wreck, infusing their tale with sorrow.
Matthew B Roberts, helming the original series, crafts Blood Of My Blood as a writer and producer, with Gabaldon back on board as a consulting producer.
Anticipation peaks as Outlander: Blood Of My Blood gears up for its debut come Saturday, August 9, on MGM+.