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Daily Record
7 hours ago
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- Daily Record
Outlander star Caitriona Balfe makes admission about Claire Fraser's parents in prequel
Outlander actress Caitríona Balfe opened up about the prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood teased in trailer Outlander actress Caitríona Balfe has divulged a lovely anecdote about the runaway success of the Starz series, reports the Scottish Daily Express. The Irish sensation commented: "I mean, I did not start the show thinking I would ever meet my parents." She further revealed her excitement about the prequel developments, saying, "I didn't know that these guys were going to be part of the prequel and I was super excited when I found out they were because I think I was like, 'Oh great, like it's really cool that Claire's parents are in the show.'". Balfe also shared, "I don't remember what my vision of them in my head was. But when I saw these guys a week ago, I was like, 'It's really cool. It's really awesome.'". These revelations came during a Q&A session with cast members from Outlander: Blood of My Blood—Jeremy Irvine and Hermione Corfield—who bring life to Balfe's onscreen parents, Henry Beauchamp and Julia Moriston. Upon meeting the pair from Blood of My Blood, Balfe expressed, "Having met Hermione and Jeremy, I'm like they are definitely fitting parents." Admirers of Outlander have already observed the notable likeness between Balfe and Corfield, who are cast as daughter and mother characters. In reflection of her pivotal role on the show, Balfe disclosed: "I think Diana created the most incredible character in Claire. She is incredibly strong-willed. She has an innate sense of justice. She will fight for that justice." Balfe adds depth to her portrayal of Claire by stating, "She doesn't take slights lightly. But she lives and loves with incredible passion." Regarding her fictional lineage, Balfe mused, "She fights fiercely and she loves fiercely. And I don't know which one of my parents she got it from." The conversation then turned to the serendipitous romance that blossomed between Henry and Julia under rather extraordinary conditions. Corfield divulged: "So I'm working in a redaction office. You [Henry] write a letter that's sort of saying, 'All is lost and I'm in a horrible place and if anyone read this, I need help.'". Elaborating further, she added: "And then I write back and then we start writing." Irvine described his character's emotions, saying: "There's a poetic nature of Julia's letters. He really finds solace in the romance. In a very dark place, he finds this little ray of hope and this light and he really sort of clings onto that." 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' is set to delve into the backgrounds of Claire's parents, Henry and Julia, who have so far been cloaked in enigma within the narrative, unlike Jamie Fraser's (played by Sam Heughan) parents. Devoted followers are on the brink of uncovering truths about Henry and Julia, whose lives were truncated by a car crash, leaving Claire an orphan during her childhood years. Following the tragedy, Claire found a new home with her Uncle Quentin 'Lamb' Lambert, enacted by George Kemp in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Operating without the framework of an existing book, the prequel series afforded its writers significant creative freedom to craft the storyline. Additionally, the show promises to captivate newcomers unfamiliar with Outlander as well as satisfy the intrigue of long-standing watchers, presenting elements to appeal to both camps.
Sydney Morning Herald
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Official trailer for Outlander: Blood of My Blood premiering August 9 on Stan
The official trailer for the highly-anticipated Outlander prequel series Blood of My Blood, premiering August 9 exclusively on Stan.
The Age
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Official trailer for Outlander: Blood of My Blood premiering August 9 on Stan
The official trailer for the highly-anticipated Outlander prequel series Blood of My Blood, premiering August 9 exclusively on Stan.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
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- Yahoo
'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan Talks the 'Amazing' Fraser Clan Old and New (Exclusive)
'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan Talks the 'Amazing' Fraser Clan Old and New (Exclusive) originally appeared on Parade. The Fraser clan will soon see the passing of the tartan from one generation to the next when the Outlander: Blood of My Blood prequel premieres on STARZ on August 8. And fans of the historic Scottish world created by Diana Gabaldon in her franchise of Outlander bestselling novels will be able to watch the love story between Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) that created Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and the rest of his clan. To celebrate World Outlander Day on June 1, STARZ will release 'Outlander and Blood of My Blood: The Gathering' on its YouTube channel and on the STARZ app. The special unites cast members from both series for the first time to celebrate the Outlander journey, welcome in the new generation of Frasers, MacKenzies and Beauchamps and explore the ties that bind their stories. It features interviews with the executive producers and cast members from both series and will provide a sneak peek at the new prequel series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood ahead of its August 8 premiere, as well as a look back at the legacy of Outlander over the past 11 years. 🎬 In the exclusive clip below, members of the cast from both STARZ series were given the chance to talk about the similarities and differences between their shows. In the scene, Heughan commented, 'What an amazing extended family we have from Murtagh being [Jamie's] godfather through to Jamie's own children that he's had. But also, the people he's brought into the family, like Marsali and Fergus, are an incredible family. And what a force to be reckoned with. This is a great representation of a Scottish clan. On the one side, they're loyal and trustworthy. And on the other, who knows?' Several of the characters from the original Outlander series will be appearing in Blood of My Blood. That includes the aforementioned Brian and Ellen, as well as Jocasta MacKenzie (Ellen's sister), Dougal MacKenzie (Ellen's brother), Colum MacKenzie (Ellen's brother), and Murtagh FitzGibbons Fraser (second cousin to Brian and Jamie's future godfather). Of course, the roles have been recast with younger actors, as the story takes place prior to Jamie's birth. Jocasta will be played by Sadhbh Malin, Dougal by Sam Retford, Colum by Séamus McLean Ross, and Murtagh will be played by Rory Alexander. Blood of My Blood will be set in two different time periods. Jamie's parents met and fell in love in the early 18th-century Scottish Highlands, while Claire's parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), who were added to the story from the original books, met and fell in love in WWI England. Outlander: Blood of My Blood will premiere on Friday, August 8.'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan Talks the 'Amazing' Fraser Clan Old and New (Exclusive) first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander's Dougal star issued 'complicated' advice to Blood of My Blood successor
Outlander: Blood of My Blood star Sam Retford has opened up about taking on the iconic role of Dougal MacKenzie Outlander: Blood of My Blood star Sam Retford was given some sage advice from original Dougal MacKenzie actor Graham McTavish when he joined the new spin-off. The forthcoming prequel on Starz will delve into the captivating love stories of Claire (portrayed by Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser's (Sam Heughan) parents. Spanning two separate timelines, the 10-episode drama follows Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) in 18th Century Scotland and Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) set against the backdrop of WWI. In addition to expanding the narratives of these two iconic couples, Blood of My Blood will also showcase some familiar faces from Jamie's lineage. Among them is English-Australian actor Retford, stepping into the beloved role of Dougal, previously played by Scottish actor McTavish, reports the Scottish Daily Express. "It's very easy to play Dougal because you can kind of just do whatever comes into your head," the newcomer confessed at the recent Outlander and Blood of My Blood: The Gathering panel. "Everyone else has to exercise temperance when someone frustrates them in a scene, whereas Dougal would either get up and leave or, I don't know, pull a knife out." Despite his performance coming naturally to Retford, he received some vital words of warning from his predecessor about portraying Jamie's formidable uncle. "Graham gave me a lovely piece of advice which was that Dougal is entirely complicated in everything he does and everything's always for a reason," he revealed. "I think, to develop a character that eventually becomes so passionate about his country and freedom, so much so that it compromises his own self, despite on the surface looking inherently selfish, I think he becomes the exact opposite." Dougal became a pivotal figure in build-up to the Battle of Culloden, where the patriotic Jacobites clashed with the British in an attempt to reinstate the Stuart monarchy. Over 1,000 Highlanders were killed or injured, including Dougal himself in Outlander's second season finale when he mistakenly thinks Claire and Jamie are planning to assassinate Charles Stuart (Andrew Gower). After a heated confrontation, Jamie is compelled to kill his uncle, stabbing Dougal in the throat. He dies choking on his own blood in Jamie's arms. While Dougal recently made an unexpected return earlier in his life during Outlander's seventh season, fans will undoubtedly be touched once they encounter him as a younger man. "Young Dougal is someone who I've always felt emotional when reading him on the page because you almost feel sorry for him not being able to see the bigger picture," Retford continued. "But that's something that's always been super interesting and I get to punch loads of people so it's pretty good fun!" In addition to the revealing new prequel, Outlander enthusiasts also have another instalment of the flagship drama to anticipate.
