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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stan announces release date for highly-anticipated Outlander prequel Blood Of My Blood
Streaming service Stan has announced the release date for Outlander: Blood Of My Blood. The highly-anticipated prequel of the popular series will be released on August 9. The historical drama follows the fortunes of Claire Fraser's mother and father during the First World War and Jamie Fraser's parents in the early 18th century Highlands. The ten-episode series will centre on the two parallel love stories set in different time periods. Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine will play Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, Claire Fraser's parents. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The historical drama follows the fortunes of Claire Fraser's mother and father during the First World War and Jamie Fraser's parents in the early 18th century Highlands Jamie's parents Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser will be played by Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy. The prequel will introduce new characters and gives fans the opportunity to explore and deepen their understanding of the 'Outlander universe'. It is set between World War 1 to the Highlands of 18th century Scotland. The upcoming series will also feature Tony Curran as Simon Fraser, Séamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie and Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie. Meanwhile, Rory Alexander will play Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser while Conor MacNeill will take on the role of Ned Gowan. Filming for the prequel took place in Scotland last year. Outlander focuses on the time travel romance of 20th century heroine Claire, who falls through a hole in time to meet 18th century Scotsman Jamie. The series, based on the books by Diana Gabaldon has been a global hit, winning two BAFTA and two Critics Choice awards among many others. The seventh season of Outlander was released back in November. It tells the story of Claire, a World War II military nurse for the British, who finds herself transported from 1945 back in time to 1743 Scotland. Upon the realization she has gone back in time through a mysterious stone circle, Claire encounters, and then falls in love with Jamie, a dashing Highlander warrior. Over the course of seven and a half seasons, they storyline has bounced back and forth between the two time periods that maintain a 202 year difference.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander fans 'confused' over Brian Fraser's death
Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan, often references his father Brain Fraser in the hit Starz show - with his story set to be detailed further in Blood Of My Blood spin-off. Some Outlander fans have been left confused following the death of Jamie Fraser's father in the screen adaptation of the books. Jamie, played by Scots actor Sam Heughan, often referred to his dad although we only seen him briefly. To the delight of fans that will change, with the spin-off Blood Of My Blood telling the tale of both Jamie and Claire Fraser's parents. Jamie's dad, Brian Fraser, died just mere days after Highland warrior Jamie's second flogging from Captain Jack Randall. And although it made it clear what happened in Diana Gabaldon 's books, it appears the Starz adaptation made the details a little murkier, leaving some confused. Taking to discussion platform Reddit, one fan questioned: "Brian Fraser collapsed and died at the prison while witnessing Jamie being beaten by Black Jack. "But in Season 5, Episode 3, Mr. Beardsley has apoplexy. Jamie tells Claire not to ever let him suffer like his father, Brian? who had apoplexy, while Jenny took care of him. Confused." Clearing up the confusion, one fan pointed out: "I don't think he dies at the prison. He collapsed there, was brought home to Lallybroch, Jenny cared for him for a few days and then he died." Confirming the above, one fan of the book franchise quoted Diana Gabaldon's series, stating: "He didn't die at Fort William. He died at Lallybroch in his bed. Echo in the bone chapter 84." Someone else added, "Jamie had fainted when his father died, he did not see him die. People told him he died of apoplexy when he thought his only living son died. Jamie assumed Brian died quickly. When he saw Mr Beadsley's state and Claire told him it was apoplexy, he was shocked to realize that maybe his father suffered and didn't die at once. That's why he told Claire not to let him suffer like that if he has one." Noting where the confusion may have came from, one fan pointed out, "TBF it does make sense for Jamie to consider seeing his father collapsing as seeing his father die, even if it actually took a day or two for him to draw his last breath.." Someone else added, "Jamie didn't know at the time if Brian survived beyond the initial stroke. He had always assumed that he had just dropped and died instantly but was deeply disturbed by seeing Beardsley because it put the idea in his head that his father may have lingered on in that state foe a prolonged period of time. He didn't know for sure until he spoke to Jenny about it." Meanwhile, new series Blood of My Blood will focus on Jamie's parents, Ellen MacKenzie (portrayed by Pennyworth's Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Condor's Nest's Jamie Roy), as well as Claire's parents, Julia Moriston (We Hunt Together's Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Treadstone's Jeremy Irvine). "The series will centre on these two parallel love stories set in two different eras, with Jamie's parents in the early 18th-century Scottish Highlands and Claire's parents in WWI England," according to the official synopsis. Matthew B. Roberts, the showrunner of Outlander, will also serve as the showrunner and executive producer on the spin-off series. The first season will compose of 10 episodes. Maril Davis and Ronald D. Moore will also join as executive producers, with Outlander author Diana Gabaldon acting as a consulting producer. Announcing the premier date of the prequel as August 8, the official Starz social media account on Instagram wrote, "Can true love overcome rival clans? Experience Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser's story in Outlander: Blood of My Blood premiering August 8 on STARZ."
Daily Record
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander fans left 'crying' as prequel star makes heartfelt admission in major update
Outlander: Blood of My Blood star Harriet Slater has shared a sweet admission ahead of fans getting a huge update next week The stars of Outlander have gathered with the cast of the much-anticipated prequel series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, to delve into the details of one of the year's standout television moments. Over the previous decade, Claire (played by Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) have been synonymous with Starz' hit time-travel historical saga. Yet, after captivating audiences across seven seasons, the Outlander universe is set to broaden its horizons for the first time, introducing four fresh faces portraying the parents of the show's central couple. Slated to hit our screens this coming August, Blood of My Blood will feature Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, and Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Jamie's parents, alongside Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston and Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp, Claire's parents. In a run-up to the highly anticipated premiere, the official Instagram account for Outlander has unveiled a forthcoming in-depth discussion featuring both the familiar and new members of the cast to shed light on the upcoming spin-off, reports the Scottish Daily Express. Teased in an exclusive snippet for the Sunday, 1st June World Outlander Day event, Slater candidly acknowledged: "We've got some big boots to fill!" Sophie Skelton, known for her role as Claire and Jamie's daughter Brianna, responded warmly: "Welcome to the clan!" Accompanying the preview post was an enticing message: "Witness the casts of #Outlander and #BloodOfMyBlood come together for the first time to welcome a new generation of Frasers, MacKenzies, and Beauchamps, and explore the ties that bind their stories." The announcement sparked an outpouring of excitement in the comments section, with fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming panel discussion. On Instagram, one fan responded: "Well, the cast of blood of my blood already has my heart." Another enthusiast commented: "The whole family together. Nothing could ever beat this." A third fan gushed: "My heart is melting and bursting at the same time [you're] tearing my guts out [crying emoji]." A fourth exclaimed: "I'm so excited for this!!!" and predicted that it "Will be EPIC Eeeeeeek!" Meanwhile, another devotee simply stated: "Ahhhh this is going to be EPIC!" Be sure to save the date for the highly anticipated Outlander panel, which will stream live on YouTube on Sunday, 1st June at 4pm PT / 7pm ET (midnight GMT).
Daily Record
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander and Blood of my Blood cast join forces to celebrate World Outlander Day
The show and the prequel will come together for a very special reason. Sharing some footage of cast members from both shows mingling with each other, the official Outlander page wrote: "Get ready for a family reunion like no other on World Outlander Day! "Witness the casts of #Outlander and #BloodOfMyBlood come together for the first time to welcome a new generation of Frasers, MacKenzies, and Beauchamps, and explore the ties that bind their stories. Join us LIVE June 1 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET on YouTube (link in bio). "Outlander: #BloodOfMyBlood premieres Aug 8 on STARZ. Catch up on all seasons of #Outlander on the STARZ App." In the footage, both casts sit down together and drink from quiches and share stories. Sam Heughan can also be heard saying: "A force to be reckoned with!" And after viewing the clip, fans could not contain their excitement. One penned: "Well, the cast of blood of my blood already has my heart." Another said: "The whole family together. Nothing could ever beat this." While another said: "I'm so excited for this! The best family reunion!" Another commented: "What a great gift you're giving us on World Outlander Day! I had a feeling you'd have something special planned." While one fan added: "So happy, I can't wait to meet the parents of my favorite couple Jamie and Claire Fraser! Je suis prest!" The eagerly awaited 10-part prequel drama Blood of My Blood is set to premiere on August 8 on Starz and will be available the following day, August 9, on MGM+ via Prime Video. Outlander: Blood of My Blood will delve into the romantic pasts of Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire's parents, with one story unfolding during World War I and another in the Scottish Highlands in the 17th century. Devotees of Outlander are keen for the series to shed light on some unresolved mysteries, including the true circumstances surrounding Julia and Henry's deaths and whether there could be a connection to the season seven cliffhanger involving Faith. There is only one season of Outlander left which is thought (but not confirmed) to air late 2025 or early next year. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
