*STARZ has officially dropped the trailer and key art for its upcoming prequel series, “Outlander: Blood of My Blood.” The highly anticipated drama is set to premiere on Friday, August 8, with new episodes available weekly through the STARZ app and all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms.
A sweeping tale of romance, sacrifice, and fate, “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” spans decades and continents—from the trenches of World War I to the rugged Scottish Highlands of the 18th century.
This stand-alone prequel delves into the early lives of two couples whose legacies shape the original “Outlander” series. Fans will meet Claire Randall’s parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), as well as Jamie Fraser’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy).
Joining the cast are Tony Curran as Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat; Séamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie; Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie; Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser; and Conor MacNeill as Ned Gowan.
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“Outlander: Blood of My Blood” brings fresh faces and storylines, offering a new entry point for viewers unfamiliar with the “Outlander” universe, while revealing the origin stories of beloved characters from the original series.
Episodes will air Fridays at 8:00 pm ET/PT on STARZ in the U.S. and at 9:00 pm ET/PT in Canada. Watch the trailer above.
Matthew B. Roberts serves as showrunner and executive producer. He is joined by Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis, and Jim Kohlberg, with production by Sony Pictures Television.
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