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Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- 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
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander fans can't get enough of Claire Fraser's mum as she stuns at Blood of my Blood premiere
Hermione Corfield plays Claire Fraser's mum Julia in the prequel show Blood of my Blood. The release of Outlander's prequel Blood of My Blood is just a few months away and fans are literally counting down the hours to get their Outlander fix. The brand new show will delve into the tales of how Jamie's and Claire's parents first crossed paths. The prequel is set to whisk viewers away to the "war-ravaged battlegrounds of World War One to the expansive Highlands of 18th Century Scotland", showcasing "two fresh love stories brimming with loyalty, passion and desire". The characters of Claire's parents, Julia and Henry, will be brought to life by We Hunt Together star Hermione Corfield and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again actor Jeremy Irvine. The parents of Jamie Fraser, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie, will be portrayed by Condor's Nest actor Jamie Roy and Belgravia: The Next Chapter actress Harriet Slater. And now, the four have reunited for the official premiere of the show in LA. Fans couldn't get enough of Hermione Corfield, who plays Claire's mother Julia Beauchamp, as she shared snaps on her Instagram page. Sharing a series of snaps of herself in a stunning blue and white floral dress, followed by a snap of the cast in a pink cart, Hermione penned: "Blood of my Blood screening at @sonypictures shot by @cibellelevi." Many fans flocked to the comments to compliment Hermione. One said: "Oh my! This is next level Hermione." Another penned: "These are some really stunning shots." While one commented: "Love the dress girl!" And another said: "You look gorgeous." Joining the four on the cast list are Your Honor's Tony Curran as Simon Fraser, Rebus' Seamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie, Ackley Bridge's Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie, Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser and BBC Two's Industry actor Conor MacNeill as Ned Gowan. The prequel, titled Outlander: Blood Of My Blood, is based on both the original TV series and the book series by Diana Gabaldon. It delves into the early 20th Century in England and the 18th Century in Scotland. Blood Of My Blood will explore the love stories of Jamie's parents Brian and Ellen, who must navigate clan politics, while Claire's parents, Henry and Julia, maintain a long-distance relationship due to the war. Outlander fans will recall that Claire's parents tragically died in a car crash when she was just five-years-old, adding a layer of tragedy to their story. Matthew B Roberts, the executive producer and showrunner of the original series, has written and produced Outlander: Blood Of My Blood, with Gabaldon returning as a consulting producer. Outlander: Blood Of My Blood will debut on Saturday, August 9, on MGM+. 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'.
The Guardian
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Fear Below review – fins go badly for shark-dodging divers
Here is a shark attack movie with a period twist: it is set in 1946, and the reason the characters are intent on diving a section of river patrolled by an aggressive bull shark is that a van full of gold bullion lies at the bottom. This results in an unusual and not unpleasant mixture of aesthetics: gangsters in sharp suits and wide-brimmed hats and a ragtag band of salvage divers whom they hire to recover their ill-gotten gains. The film also makes good use of its Australian setting, with attractive riverside locations which are again not typical in a shark movie. Hang on, you might think, what's a shark doing in a river? But don't worry, they've done their homework: this hungry fish is a bull shark, one of the most dangerous and aggressive sharks, and also one that is equally at home in fresh and salt water. (One of the most famous real-life shark attacks of all, at Matawan Creek in 1916, was over a mile upriver from the ocean.) So there's a new nightmare, just when you thought it was safe to go back to the riverbank. Unfortunately where the film falls down is its human characters, who struggle to really come alive – and the galling thing is, it's not for want of trying. This isn't one of those monster movies where you don't really need the humans to be memorable because they're interchangeable fodder for shark attack sequences; this film is trying hard to make you care about the human element. In many ways, the shark storyline takes a backseat to plucky Clara (Hermione Corfield), taciturn Jacob (Jimmy Barriakada) and hard-drinking Ernie (Arthur Angel), whose travails as a diving company are the human interest story. But they're not all that interesting, meaning you end up waiting around for the next shark attack. It's a shame, because the idea of making a classy, character-driven shark movie is a fantastic one – it just lacks the vital charisma necessary to really reel us in. Fear Below is on digital platforms from 19 May.
