All the Tea On the Outlander Prequel Series, Blood of My Blood

They’re taking us back to where it all began.
Published December 9, 2024
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(Image: Courtesy of Starz)

As we eagerly anticipate the eighth and final instalment to the Outlander series (off the back of an extremely eventful second half to season 7), there’s no need to brace ourselves for the end of the franchise just yet. It would only be right that, in the year of prequels (Gladiator II, House of the Dragon Season 2, Dune: Prophecy—the list goes on), our fave Scotland-set show would get a spin-off of its own. Thankfully, the good people at STARZ know what the people want and have announced that an Outlander prequel series is on its way!

Titled Blood of My Blood, the spin-off will follow the swashbuckling stories of Jamie Fraser’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, and Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp. 

Scroll on for everything we know about the Outlander prequel—including when and where you’ll be able to watch it in Australia.

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(Image: Courtesy of STARZ)

Is There An Outlander Prequel?

Yes, there is, and we’re so excited about it!

In a press release from January 2024, STARZ announced that Outlander: Blood of My Blood had officially been greenlit for a stirring season consisting of 10 episodes.

Despite this thrilling news, it hasn’t been confirmed if the series will be a one-off instalment, or if fans can get excited about more seasons in the works.

What Is Blood of My Blood About?

Blood of My Blood will be set prior to Outlander and follow the love stories of its main characters’ (Jamie and Claire) parents.

STARZ gave eager fans some further context: “The series will centre 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.”

In conversation with Town and Country, Outlander showrunner Matthew B. Roberts— the prequels writer and executive producershared “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.” 

(Image: Courtesy of STARZ)

Outlander Prequel Cast

During the show’s production in Scotland back in February 2024, STARZ announced casting for all four lead roles, and then spilled the beans on the rest of the cast a few weeks later.

The following names are confirmed for roles in the up-and-coming 18th-century Scottish drama series:

The cast of Jamie’s parents’ timeline in 18th century Scotland:

  • Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, Jamie’s mother
  • Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Jamie’s father
  • Tony Curran as Lord Lovat, Jamie’s grandfather
  • Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser
  • Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie
  • Séamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie
  • Conor MacNeil as Ned Gowan
  • Brian McCardie as Isaac, the leader of Clan Grant
  • Jhon Lumsden as Isaac’s son, Malcom, and a suitor of Ellen
  • Sarah 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
  • Sadhbh Malin as Jocasta Cameron, the youngest child of the MacKenzie clan
  • Ailsa Davidson as Janet MacKenzie, another MacKenzie sibling

 

The actors taking on roles in Claire’s parents’ timeline set in WWI-era England:

  • Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, Claire’s mother
  • Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp, Claire’s father
  • Annabelle Dowler as Lizbeth, Julia’s boss in the War Department
  • Harry Eaton as Private Charlton, Henry’s fellow soldier and friend

Blood of My Blood Release Date

Per the BBC’s report, filming for Blood of My Blood is currently underway and set to run until January 27, 2025—so it’s expected that the prequel will air in the new year after season 8 of Outlander hits screens. Bummer.

Where To Watch the Outlander Prequel In Australia

Outlander is currently available to stream on Binge in Australia so, given the show’s already-established Aussie home, it is likely thatBlood of My Blood will also be available to watch on Binge upon its release. 

Check back here for updates.

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Bailey Finn
Bailey Finn is a Staff Writer at Cosmopolitan Australia. She has been passionate about the creative industries from an early age and her experience spans television, styling, writing, and costume design. When unplugged, she often finds herself surrounded by classic artwork, dabbling in modern photography, or with a route set to the nearest beach.
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