The Outlander universe continues to grow at Starz with the highly anticipated upcoming prequel spinoff Outlander: Blood of My Blood, which arrives this August on the network. Fans are getting a double dose of romance as Blood of My Blood explores the love stories of the flagship franchise couple Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) parents.
Set in two different times, the series focuses on the relationships of Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) in 18th-century Scotland, and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) and Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) in World War I England… until a jaw-dropping time-traveling twist comes into play. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know so far about the upcoming spinoff, from its premiere date and cast to the teaser trailer, episode titles, and beyond. Scroll down for a closer look and stay tuned for more details in the weeks ahead.
When will Outlander: Blood of My Blood premiere?
It had already been announced that Starz would welcome the new series to its TV slate in 2025. It has since been revealed that Outlander: Blood of My Blood will premiere on Friday, August 8, 2025. So mark your calendars!
Does Outlander: Blood of My Blood have a trailer?
Yes, the Outlander: Blood of My Blood trailer has been unveiled and it reveals a time-traveling twist to die for! Before the trailer arrived, though, Starz released a teaser that hinted at the love stories of Ellen and Brian, and Henry and Julia. Get the latest look with the full official trailer below:
Do Outlander: Blood of My Blood episodes have titles?
Yes, Starz revealed the titles for Season 1’s episodes which are, Episode 1 – “Providence,” Episode 2 – “S.W.A.K. (Sealed With A Kiss),” Episode 3 – “School of the Moon,” Episode 4 – “A Soldier’s Heart,” Episode 5 – “Neefire,” Episode 6 – “Birthright,” Episode 7 – “Luceo Non Uro,” Episode 8 – “A Virtuous Woman,” Episode 9 – “Braemar,” and Episode 10 – “Something Borrowed.”
Who stars in Outlander: Blood of My Blood?
As mentioned above, Jamie Roy and Harriet Slater will portray Jamie’s parents, Brian and Ellen, and Irvine and Corfield will play Claire’s parents, Henry and Julia. Other cast members include some fresh faces playing familiar roles as well as new characters. Among the large ensemble of stars are Rory Alexander as young Murtagh, Sam Retford as young Dougal, Séamus McLean Ross as young Colum, and Conor MacNeill as young Ned Gowan. Meanwhile, Mary & George‘s Tony Curran will portray Brian’s father, Lord Lovat, and Peter Mullan is set to feature as Red Jacob MacKenzie, the father of Ellen, Dougal, and Colum.
Sadhbh Malin and Terence Rae will play younger versions of Jocasta Cameron and Arch Bug. Meanwhile, it was revealed that the sons of Outlander alums Stephen Walters and Grant O’Rourke will play younger versions of their characters Angus Mhor and Rupert MacKenzie, with Marlow Walters and Louis O’Rourke portraying young Angus and Rupert.
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Sara Vickers is set to play Brian’s mother Davina Porter, Brian McCardie will portray Isaac Grant, and Jhon Lumsden has been cast as Malcolm Grant. Other new stars include Sally Messham as Mrs. Fitz, Alisa Davidson as Janet MacKenzie, Annabelle Dowler as Lizbeth, and Harry Eaton as Private Charlton.
Does Outlander: Blood of My Blood have an opening title sequence?
Yes, Starz released the show’s opening title sequence, which includes vocals from Julie Fowlis and visuals that hint at the two parallel romances at the heart of the series. Watch it here:
Has Outlander: Blood of My Blood wrapped filming?
Yes, filming for Outlander: Blood of My Blood has officially wrapped as of July 19th, as Starz posted a fun behind-the-scenes video featuring the cast as they capped off a seven-month filming run. See their fun sign-off, below.
Is Outlander: Blood of My Blood based on a book?
As Outlander fans know, the Starz series is based on the best-selling books by author Diana Gabaldon. In an interview with TV Guide Magazine in June 2023, Gabaldon shared, “I am in fact writing the first bit of the prequel volume at the moment, along with parts of [Outlander] Book 10, and parts of a Lord John book [the series based on Outlander character Lord John Grey].”
What is Outlander: Blood of My Blood about?
As mentioned above, Outlander: Blood of My Blood will tell two love stories, that of Jamie’s parents, Brian and Ellen, as well as Claire’s parents, Henry and Julia. Set in 18th-century Scotland and World War I England, the series will delve deeper into their family histories. And as teased in the full trailer, time travel will come into play as Julia and Henry find themselves crossing paths with familiar characters from the past.
Who makes Outlander: Blood of My Blood?
Matthew B. Roberts serves as showrunner, executive producer, and writer on Blood of My Blood, as he has on Outlander. Meanwhile, Ronald D. Moore and Maril Davis also serve as executive producers on the highly anticipated project.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood, Series Premiere, Friday, August 8, Starz
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