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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'.
