Great news for Outlander fans! The popular time-traveling romance saga isn't ending with season 8. A prequel series titled Outlander: Blood of My Blood is in the works, promising to delve into the love stories of Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp's parents.
Diana Gabaldon Heavily Involved in Blood of My Blood
Just like the original show, Diana Gabaldon, the mastermind behind the Outlander book series, will be heavily involved in the prequel. She'll even be writing episodes for both Blood of My Blood and Outlander's final season! This ensures fans can expect the same authenticity and rich historical detail that made the original series such a hit.
Blood of My Blood to Focus on New Couples in Different Time Periods
While Jamie and Claire won't be the stars of Blood of My Blood, the show will explore the lives of their parents. We'll travel back to 18th-century Scotland to witness Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie's love story blossom. Then, we'll jump forward to World War I England to see how Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp find love amidst the chaos.
New Cast Announced for Blood of My Blood
Several talented actors have been cast to bring these new characters to life. Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy will portray Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, respectively. Meanwhile, Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine will take on the roles of Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp.
Outlander Season 8 Coming Soon While Blood of My Blood is in Production
Even though fans are excited to dive into Blood of My Blood, there's still plenty to enjoy with the original series. Outlander season 7 part 2 is premiering in November 2024, and season 8, the show's finale, is currently filming. So we can expect a good dose of Outlander goodness for a while longer!
What is the release date for Blood of My Blood?
There's no official release date for Blood of My Blood yet. However, with filming underway, it's likely to premiere sometime after Outlander season 8 wraps up.
Will Diana Gabaldon write a book about Jamie's parents?
While Diana Gabaldon is writing a prequel novella about Jamie's parents, there's no word on a full-length novel at this time.
Who is the showrunner for Blood of My Blood?
Blood of My Blood is being produced by Matthew B. Roberts and Ronald D. Moore, who were also behind the original Outlander series.
