The first season of the Outlander prequel Outlander: Blood of my Blood won’t premiere until August 8, 2025, but Starz is already certain fans will be eager for more. The series has been officially renewed, with production kicking off today on Outlander‘s stages in Scotland.
“The passion and talent our cast and crew have poured into Outlander: Blood of my Blood has been extraordinary, and we’re thrilled to continue these epic love stories in season two,” stated Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer. “Just as audiences fell in love with Jamie and Claire, we hope viewers will be enamored by these new couples when they meet them this summer.”
The prequel stars Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, and Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp. The cast also includes Tony Curran as Simon Fraser, Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, Séamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie, Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie, and Conor MacNeill as Ned Gowan.
“From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th-century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, unfolding in surprising and unforeseen ways,” reads Starz’s synopsis. “Outlander: Blood of my Blood features new cast, characters, and stories, welcoming viewers unfamiliar with the Outlander universe, while also providing existing fans with origin stories of fan-favorite characters from early seasons of Outlander, offering new perspectives that will change what they think they know.”
In addition to Matthew B. Roberts, Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis, and Jim Kohlberg serve as executive producers.
“The world of Outlander has captivated audiences with its sweeping storytelling and unforgettable characters. With Blood of my Blood, we’ve expanded the universe in a way that honors the original, while charting bold new territory,” stated Kathryn Busby, President of Programming, STARZ. “Fans—longtime and new—will be drawn to the powerful love stories at the heart of this next chapter, and we’re proud to continue building on the franchise’s legacy with Matt and our longtime partners at Sony who have worked tirelessly to make Outlander the global phenomenon it has become.”
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