Outlander: Blood of My Blood - Release date speculation, cast, trailer and news

While an exact release date hasn't been confirmed just yet, we do know that Blood of My Blood will be on our screens this summer!

The prequel series will focus on "two breathtaking love stories. One epic new chapter," according to its logline. It will introduce Outlander fans to a whole new side of the Outlander universe by focusing on Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire's (Caitríona Balfe) parents' parallel love stories.

The new series will follow Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) as they "fight against all odds to be together as their love stories unfold across time".

The cast of Outlander: Blood of My Blood also includes the likes of Peter Mullan (Ozark) and Doctor Who star Tony Curran, who will be playing Jamie's grandfather in the series.

But when can fans expect to this prequel to be released, what exactly is it be about and are any of the cast from Outlander expected to make a return?

Read on for everything you need to know about Outlander: Blood of My Blood.

When will Outlander: Blood of My Blood be released?

Outlander: Blood of My Blood will premiere in summer 2025.

An exact release date has not yet been confirmed but we do know it will be made up of 10 episodes and will likely be released weekly, similarly to Outlander.

The series will be coming to STARZ in the US and will be internationally distributed by Sony Pictures Television, meaning that it will be available to stream on MGM+ (via Prime Video) for UK fans.

The series was officially announced back in 2023 along with the news that Outlander was set to finish with season 8.

What will Outlander: Blood of My Blood be about?

When it was originally announced, the prequel series was said to be telling the story of Jamie Fraser’s parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie, focusing on their lives and their relationship. However, we now know that that's only half the tale.

It has since been confirmed that the series will also chart the lives and love story of Claire's parents, too, meaning it will be set in both 18th century Scotland and First World War-era England.

The official synopsis for the series reads: "Outlander: Blood of My Blood introduces viewers to two new couples – Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) – who fight against all odds to be together as their love stories unfold across time.

"From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, two fated love stories must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting in surprising and unforeseen ways."

Showrunner Matthew B Roberts said of the show as it entered production and its cast was announced: "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."

Roberts had previously said the series will "explore what lengths a person will go to find love in a time when love is considered a luxury, and when marriages are made strategically, often for political or financial gain".

He explained: "The title is a nod to Jamie Fraser’s marriage vow to Claire, and there will be several names and faces that Outlander fans will know and recognise."

The series has been written by showrunner and executive producer Roberts, while other executive producers on the project include Ronald D Moore and Maril Davis. Diana Gabaldon, whose books the Outlander series is based on, has also served as a consulting producer.

Who will star in Outlander: Blood of My Blood?

The central cast Outlander: Blood of My Blood has been revealed – and no, it is not expected to see returns for Sam Heughan and Caitríona Balfe.

The series will star Harriet Slater (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) and Jamie Roy (Condor's Nest) as Jamie's parents Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, while Hermione Corfield (We Hunt Together) and Jeremy Irvine (Benediction) will play Claire's parents Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp.

Meanwhile, Rory Alexander (Then You Run) will play Duncan LaCroix's character from the original Outlander, Murtagh Fitzgibbons, while Sam Retford (Coronation Street) will play a younger version of Graham McTavish's character Dougal MacKenzie.

Additionally, Séamus McLean Ross (Payback) will play Gary Lewis's character Colum, and Conor MacNeill (The Tourist) will play Bill Paterson's character Ned Gowan.

Mary & George star Tony Curran has also been confirmed to play Lord Lovat, Jamie's grandfather.

Curran said that he had spoken to Sam Heughan about joining the Outlander universe, telling RadioTimes.com: "He’s just been nice, he’s a sweetheart, he was like 'just have a good time' and telling me about the producers, the crew and what the experience might be like.

"Ultimately, he was like, 'I think you should do it and I think you’ll have a great time.'

"It’s supposed to be that you’re contracted for a certain amount of years, but whether or not that happens... What I’ve seen so far, the professionalism of the Scottish and British crews up there [is] incredible and what we’ve shot, what I’ve seen so far looks really nice.

"The scripts are really interesting, so hopefully… It’s going back in time again, 1914 and 1714, so hopefully that’ll be another [wig], I bet I’m wigged up again – so another interesting experience."

Ozark's Peter Mullan is also set to star as Red Jacob MacKenzie, Laird of Clan MacKenzie and father to Ellen, Dougal, Colum, Janet and Jocasta.

It was previously announced that the late Brian McCardie would star in Blood of My Blood as the leader of Clan Grant, Isaac.

But seeing as the actor sadly passed away in April 2024, we'll have to wait and see if his character makes an appearance.

Here's a full list of the cast announced for Blood of My Blood:

• Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie
• Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser
• Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston
• Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp
• Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons
• Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie
• Séamus McLean Ross as Colum
• Conor MacNeill as Ned Gowan
• Tony Curran as Lord Lovat
• Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser
• Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie
• Séamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie
• Conor MacNeill as Ned Gowan
• Brian McCardie as Isaac Grant
• Jhon Lumsden as Malcolm Grant
• Sara Vickers as Davina Porter
• Peter Mullan as Red Jacob MacKenzie

Is there a trailer for Outlander: Blood of My Blood?

There is!

A teaser trailer for Blood of My Blood has just been released and gives us a taste of some of the romance and drama to come – watch it for yourself below.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood will premiere in summer 2025 on MGM+ in the UK. You can buy Diana Gabaldon's Outlander books on Amazon.

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