Outlander Series Coming to Starz

Outlander on StarzStarz continues to add to its lineup of scripted series with Outlander, a sci-fi adventure series based on Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling books. Peabody Award winner Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) is executive producing and adapting the books for the small screen. Jim Kohlberg is also on board as an executive producer.

According to Starz’ official announcement, season one will consist of 16 episodes. Filming will take place in Scotland later this year.

“We are thrilled to be bringing Outlander to Starz next year,” said Chris Albrecht, CEO of Starz. “Diana has created an incredibly compelling heroine, thrust into a very complex world, not to mention, time. The books weave a fascinating tapestry of history, spirituality, love and honor, not to mention plenty of time travel, sex and warfare. With Diana’s stories guiding us and Ron’s mastery, we hope to bring Claire and Jamie to life for the millions of fans the world over.”

Writer/executive producer Moore added, “I’m very excited to have the opportunity to bring these books to life. Diana’s created a rich and textured world filled with intriguing characters, and I believe that Starz is the perfect home for her story. I think we’ll make something that the millions of fans of these books will enjoy and recognize as Outlander.”

The Details on Diana Gabaldon’s Book Series [Courtesy of Starz]:

Diana Gabaldon’s seven-book series has sold more than 20 million copies and has graced the New York Times best-sellers list six times. The eighth installment of the Outlander series is slated to be released in the fall of 2013. The Outlander series spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history, and adventure in one grandiose tale. It follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire’s heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.

Source: Starz