OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD Gets Season 2 Renewal at STARZ
Highlights STARZ has renewed Outlander: Blood of My Blood for Season 2.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood The early renewal comes less than two months from the show's inaugural season premiere.
Production for Season 2 began today in Scotland. Outlander: Blood of My Blood
STARZ is all in on this ancestral love story. The network has granted an early Season 2 renewal for Outlander: Blood of My Blood , the highly anticipated prequel to mega-hit Outlander . The news comes less than two months from its series premiere this summer.
RELATED: New TV Shows This Week (June 22 – 28) About the Show
Here's a synopsis for the series per STARZ:
' Outlander: Blood of My Blood follows the romance between Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, and Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp. 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.' The Cast and Crew
Season 1 stars Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp, Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Tony Curran as Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat; Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, Séamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie, Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie and Conor MacNeill as Ned Gowan. Matthew B. Roberts is at the helm as showrunner and executive producer. Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis and Jim Kolhberg are also executive producers.
RELATED: Read our Outlander recaps
Here's what Roberts had to say regarding the show's Season 2 renewal:
'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 2. 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.'
Outlander: Blood of My Blood premieres on Friday, August 8, 2025, only on STARZ. Production for Season 2 is currently underway in Scotland.
TV Review: THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR Season 1 Contact:
[email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium.
Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
30 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Meet a Scientologist Paints a Glowing Portrait of Award-Winning Fine Artist Julie Snyder
LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientology Network's MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST, the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life, announces an episode featuring fine artist Julie Snyder, premiering on June 24, 2025. MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network. Julie Snyder is a fine artist celebrated worldwide for her vivid, expressive paintings and a unique style she calls "poetry in motion" and "impatient realism." Beyond creating art, she inspires artists around the globe, helping them unlock their creativity and pursue their own artistic paths. ABOUT JULIE SNYDER Born in Scotland to a designer and a writer, Julie Snyder had her creativity nurtured from an early age. She earned a place at the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, but found herself drawn more to the vibrant cultures and beauty she encountered while traveling across Europe. She began her career as an illustrator, working in advertising, publishing and film—but her true passion was always fine art. She crafted a distinctive style, marrying technical precision with the fluidity of movement and emotional depth. Her work has been exhibited in galleries around the world, earning critical acclaim and major honors, including a gold medal from the National Art Museum of Sport. Now based in Los Angeles, Julie leads immersive painting workshops in extraordinary locations—often renting out castles across Europe—where artists from across the world gather to create together. From Tuscan vineyards to the rugged coastline of her native Scotland, she continues to inspire with her artistry, passion and dedication to creative expression. Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018, launched by David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion. Since then, Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization and presenting its Social Betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross section of cultures and faiths but share a common purpose of uplifting communities. Scientology Network's innovative content has been recognized with more than 125 industry awards, including Tellys, Communitas and Hermes Creative Awards. Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM and AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Church of Scientology International Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
32 minutes ago
- Yahoo
UK Actors Union Says 'Thousands Of Performers' Have Been 'Digitally Scanned On Set Without Their Informed Consent' In Open Letter To Pact
EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of UK actors have been 'digitally scanned on set without their informed consent,' according to an open letter from Brit actors union Equity urging progress on artificial intelligence as it returns to the negotiating table with Pact. Deadline is told the likes of British actors Tamsin Greig, Alan Davies, Nicola Walker and Wilf Scolding have so far signed the letter, which was published last week. More from Deadline Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Can Retain Provision That Bans States From Regulating AI, Senate Parliamentarian Concludes Bruce Lee & Jackie Chan Films Among Kung Fu Classics Set For AI Restorations Screenwriter Scott Z. Burns' New Podcast Poses The Question: Is AI Itself A 'Contagion' Sequel? 'We also have no transparency around how our performances, likeness and personal data are being recorded, stored and processed within the context of the production and beyond,' Equity wrote, in the letter to Pact that has amassed nearly 1,500 signatures. The letter comes a day before Equity and the producer trade body are due to sit down for yet another round of negotiations on a set of new collective agreements that has been rumbling for around 12 months, with AI safeguards proving quite the sticking point. Equity has been upping the stakes in recent months, with re-elected General Secretary Paul Fleming saying the union is 'industrial action ready' if negotiations keep failing while the union threatened court action to the BBC, ITV, Disney and Pact if members rights are breached in the training of AI models. 'We are writing ahead of your negotiation meeting with Equity Officials on 25 June to express concern at the lack of progress on securing AI protections for performers,' wrote Equity in the open letter. 'We believe this is unacceptable and urge Pact to prioritise this crucial area affecting our industry and livelihoods.' Pact declined comment. Using the new U.S. SAG-AFTRA contacts as a partial blueprint, Equity's claim with Pact is tailored to the implications of generative AI for different categories of actor including dubbing and supporting artists. Equity said it has put forward 'a constructive proposal' including 'important provisions on AI training, which the union has made clear is a red line in these negotiations.' 'We will not accept any deal that does not grant us key protections for the use of our personal data for training AI systems and creating AI-generated performances,' it added today. The collective agreements being negotiated govern the vast majority of British TV shows and indie movies. Adding to the confusion, the BBC and ITV's separate agreements with Equity failed to include artificial intelligence safeguards as the broadcasters did not want to include them until the Equity-Pact negotiations are resolved. The broadcasters have insisted that 'discussion around AI provisions remains firmly on the table.' The move comes as the UK government considers legislation that would mean copyright holders must opt-out from having their material used for training generative AI models. A BFI report earlier this month revealed that scripts from more than 130,000 films and TV shows have been used to train such models. Best of Deadline 'The Gilded Age' Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds
Yahoo
32 minutes ago
- Yahoo
L'ORÉAL PARIS DOCUMENTARY WINS GRAND PRIX IN FILM AT CANNES LIONS 2025
Documentary Celebrating Ilon Specht, McCann Copywriter Behind L'Oréal Paris' Iconic Tagline Who Started a Feminist Movement of Self Worth, Takes Home Five Cannes Lions Win Marks McCann's 3rd Grand Prix in the Film Category and First Ever Lions' Honors for Two-Time Oscar® - Winning Director Ben Proudfoot and Second Grand Prix for TRAVERSE32 CANNES, France, June 24, 2025 /CNW/ -- "THE FINAL COPY OF ILON SPECHT," an emotional and cinematic tribute to the woman behind one of advertising's most enduring taglines, has won the Grand Prix in the Film category at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Directed by two-time Academy Award® and current Emmy® winner Ben Proudfoot, the 17-minute documentary honors Ilon Specht, the trailblazing McCann copywriter whose four words - "Because I'm Worth It" - empowered generations of women globally and helped to build L'Oréal Paris into the largest beauty brand in the world. "THE FINAL COPY OF ILON SPECHT" is the result of a collaboration between the award-winning global creative agency network McCann, Proudfoot's Breakwater Studios, and production company Traverse 32 for L'Oréal Paris. The film is an intimate deathbed account of the unsung advertising genius who coined L'Oréal Paris' iconic slogan, a four-word feminist manifesto that, against all odds, changed advertising forever. The documentary chronicles Specht's extraordinary life - from her deeply personal relationship with her step-daughter, Alison Case, to the moment she forever upended the male-dominated world of advertising with her revolutionary vision and timeless words. "Ilon Specht was more than just a copywriter, she was a visionary," said Delphine Viguier-Hovasse, Global Brand President of L'Oréal Paris. "She defied the norms of her time with one bold statement that turned into a global movement. I'm grateful to our partners at McCann who have helped bring her final words to the world in a way that honors her legacy." Since its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca X Festival, "THE FINAL COPY OF ILON SPECHT" has been widely celebrated for its craft and cultural significance. It is currently streaming on TED, AMC+, and Prime Video. The film not only showcases creative and emotional storytelling at the highest level but also perfectly aligns with L'Oréal Paris' ongoing dedication to women's empowerment. As the longest-running brand platform in history - translated into over 50 languages - "Because I'm Worth It" remains a rallying cry for self-affirmation, identity, and agency. "Ilon's story is the essence of Truth Well Told, an honest, courageous expression that challenged the status quo of advertising, reshaped how women see themselves, and changed how brands speak to women," said Charlotte Franceries, CEO of McCann Paris. "We're celebrating Ilon's legacy, but we're also helping people understand what 'Because I'm Worth It' really means to women all over the world. "The most powerful truths, the ones that transcend time and become universal, are also the most personal, those that come from the guts," said Javier Campopiano, Global Chief Creative Officer of McCann Worldgroup and McCann. "For Ilon Specht, 'Because I'm Worth It' was much more than a slogan, it was her way to express her anger towards the ethos of the time, and her passion for ideas. That is the reason why those four words she coined 50 years ago have touched so many hearts and are still relevant today." At this year's Cannes Lions, the film earned five awards: · GRAND PRIX – Film· GOLD – Entertainment· SILVER – Entertainment, PR· BRONZE – Film Craft Specht sadly passed away in April 2024. These awards recognize the emotional final statement and are a grand fitting tribute to how she shifted the entire culture with just four words. The win marks Proudfoot's first Cannes Lions recognition and first Grand Prix. "Many gifted hands shaped this film, but this extraordinary recognition belongs to one person: Ilon Specht. She transformed advertising forever with her words but never won a Lion—until now. I hope this pride of Lions and Grand Prix finds her. A worthy, if belated, triumph. Thank you to the jury, and to L'Oréal Paris, McCann, and TRAVERSE32 for doing what few dare to do: completely trust the filmmakers. That was the magic. As Ilon said, 'It's about humans. It's not about advertising. It's about caring for people," said Proudfoot. THE FINAL COPY OF ILON SPECHT" is the first collaboration between the award-winning teams at TRAVERSE32, IPG Mediabrands' global branded production company and development studio, and Proudfoot's Breakwater Studios. In addition to directing, Proudfoot produced the film alongside Breakwater Studios' Kirstin Falk and Rachel Greenwald, and TRAVERSE32's Brendan Gaul and Brett Henenberg. Daryl Lee, Global CEO McCann Worldgroup, Charlotte Franceries, President, McCann Paris, & EVP Global Business Leader, L'Oréal Paris, and Julien Calot, Chief Creative Officer, McCann Paris served as executive producers. The film and campaign have also helped solidify McCann Paris as one of the top-performing agencies at Cannes Lions 2025, with this work contributing significantly to the network's global achievements. Special recognition should also be paid to Mónica Salazar and Tim Johnson, who were awarded a Bronze Lion in Film Craft for best editing. About L'Oréal ParisL'Oréal Paris is the number one beauty brand in the world with products available in 150 countries around the world. Through its pioneering products and services, L'Oréal Paris empowers each and every woman to take charge of their lives, believe in themselves, take the place they deserve in society and make change happen. At the heart of what the brand embodies is a famous French je ne sais quoi, an empowering vision of self-confidence to imbue every woman with a sense of self-worth. The French heritage of the brand is essential to its DNA, a vision expressed on the world stage with L'Oréal Paris participation in the most glamorous events, projecting Parisian excellence and diversity across the globe. The superior efficacy of the brand's formulas has been tried and tested and is backed up by a wealth of data built upon 110 years of expertise to not only deliver visible, proven results but to innovate the future. About McCannMcCann builds enduring brands and businesses that drive growth and leave a lasting impact on culture. Founded over 100 years ago and guided by the enduring brand platform, "Truth Well Told," McCann is the world's leading advertising agency network, generating some of the most creatively and commercially impactful advertising globally. McCann is the founding agency of McCann Worldgroup and part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG). About TRAVERSE32 TRAVERSE32 is a New York based global branded entertainment production company and development studio. We believe every brand is an entertainment brand in the making and are committed to creating breakthrough roles for brands in entertainment that become cornerstones of cultural relevance and commercial growth. Collaborating with Academy and Emmy-winning filmmakers and emerging creators alike, TRAVERSE32 produces critically acclaimed, award-winning television, film, and theatrical content which drives powerful connections with audiences. Backed by IPG Mediabrands, which manages $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of clients across 130 countries, TRAVERSE32 uniquely delivers bespoke entertainment opportunities that elevate brands culturally and financially. About Breakwater Studios BREAKWATER STUDIOS is a two-time Academy Award® winning filmmaking company dedicated to championing short documentaries and the works they inspire. Breakwater Studios' work has also been recognized by the Sundance Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Tribeca Festival, SXSW, Critics' Choice Documentary Awards, Emmy Awards, James Beard Foundation Awards, and the Peabody Awards, among many others. View original content: SOURCE McCann View original content:
