Outlander fans have been given an exciting sneak peek at the cast for the much-anticipated prequel , Blood of My Blood, which is set to premiere on Starz.
The casting choices for the new series have received a resounding thumbs-up from the show's ardent followers . Set to hit screens in 2025, Blood of My Blood will explore the backstories of Jamie (portrayed by Sam Heughan ) and Claire Fraser's (Caitriona Balfe) parents.
The story will unfold across two time periods , WWI and 18th Century Scotland, offering insights into the early lives of the lead characters before Claire's journey through time begins.
Harriet Slater is poised to shine as Ellen MacKenzie, while Jamie Roy will portray Jamie's father, Brian Fraser. In the backdrop of early 20th Century England, Hermione Corfield is cast as Claire's mother Julia Moriston, with Jeremy Irvine playing her father, Henry Beauchamp.
This week saw the release of a series of enticing promotional shots featuring the two pairs, sparking a frenzy among Outlander enthusiasts. The show's official Instagram account posted the images with the caption: "STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING! First photos from Outlander : #BloodOfMyBlood are here and THEY. ARE. EVERYTHING."
The comments section was inundated with accolades for the fresh faces, with a consensus forming among the fans. "They look perfect," remarked one fan of Outlander . "Like they actually could be their parents. I love especially how Brian and Ellen turned out."
"The casting department for Outlander and BOB needs a raise," another chimed in. A third added, "Well dang, Ellen DOES look just like Brianna!" Another fan exclaimed: "Great casting!"
Another said: "The resemblance to their characters is striking!" One more viewer commented: "Perfect casting for Jamie and Claire's parents!"
While Blood of My Blood has not been officially dated yet, this sneak peek hints that more juicy details about the prequel might be on the horizon.
Meanwhile, fans are also eagerly awaiting the second part of Outlander's seventh season, which is slated to return in November.
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On the same day, Starz dropped new stills from the forthcoming episodes, teasing fans with new looks at Claire, Jamie, Roger MacKenzie (Richard Rankin), Brianna Fraser (Sophie Skelton), and Young Ian (John Bell).
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