Devotees of the popular show Outlander have recently been given a sneak peek at the cast for the highly anticipated prequel, Blood of My Blood, which is due to air on Starz.
The casting decisions for the forthcoming series have been widely endorsed by the devoted followers of the show.
Blood of My Blood, expected to launch in 2025, will explore the compelling backstories of Jamie (portrayed by Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser’s (Caitriona Balfe) parents.
The plot will span across two distinct periods, WWI and 18th Century Scotland, uncovering the origins of the two main characters before Claire’s thrilling journey through time.
The role of Ellen MacKenzie, Jamie’s mother, will be performed by the talented Harriet Slater, while Jamie Roy takes on the role of Jamie’s father, Brian Fraser.
Representing Claire’s parents from early 20th Century England, will be Hermione Corfield taking on the role of Julia Moriston, and Jeremy Irvine set to perform as Henry Beauchamp.
A exciting collection of promotional photos showcasing the two sets of parents were released this week, which triggered elation among Outlander fans worldwide.
The official Instagram account for the show posted the pictures with the caption: “HOLD EVERYTHING! First photos from Outlander: #BloodOfMyBlood are here and THEY. ARE. PHENOMENAL.”
The comments section was overwhelmed with approval for the new cast members, with one popular opinion proving prevalent.
“The resemblance is uncanny,” a devoted Outlander fan remarked. “It’s as if they could genuinely be their parents. I’m particularly captivated by how Brian and Ellen are portrayed.”
“The Outlander and Blood of My Blood casting team deserves a bonus,” another fan suggested.
A third joined the conversation, “Ellen is the spitting image of Brianna!”
Another fan expressed, “Impressive casting! The resemblance to the original characters is remarkable!”
Finally, another viewer stated, “The casting decisions for Jamie and Claire’s parents are spot-on.”
Even though an official release date for Blood of My Blood has yet to be disclosed, this first look indicates that additional details about the prequel will likely be announced.
In addition, fans can also look forward to the second part of Outlander’s seventh season, scheduled to air in November.
New images from the forthcoming episodes were also launched by Starz, presentng fresh views of Claire, Jamie, Roger MacKenzie (Richard Rankin), Brianna Fraser (Sophie Skelton), and Young Ian (John Bell).
Outlander season 7, part 2 premieres Friday, November 22 on Starz.
