Exciting news for Outlander fans! The beloved series is gearing up to welcome back some familiar faces in its upcoming spinoff, Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Newly released images hint at the return of Dougal and Colum MacKenzie, albeit in their younger incarnations. TVLine has shared exclusive shots featuring the younger versions of the MacKenzie brothers, with Sam Retford stepping into Dougal’s shoes and Seamus McLean Ross portraying Colum.
Additionally, viewers can look forward to Rory Alexander’s portrayal of a younger Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, Jamie Fraser’s godfather. This new series promises to delve into the rich backstories of Jamie and Claire’s parents, with the narrative unfolding around two intertwined love stories set in different eras. One storyline will take place in the early 18th-century Scottish Highlands featuring Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, while the other will explore Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, during World War I.
The cast includes Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy as Jamie’s parents, and Hermione and Jeremy Irvine as Claire’s. Fans are eagerly anticipating the series, which is expected to debut on Starz sometime in 2025, although a specific premiere date is yet to be announced.
Currently, Outlander is in the midst of its seventh season, with an eighth season confirmed to be the show’s final chapter. There have been whispers about a potential second spinoff focusing on Lord John Grey, and actor David Berry revealed that plans for this project were once in motion but ultimately fell through. He expressed his disappointment, noting that while the spinoff was almost greenlit, it was deemed not the right fit for the network at the time. However, he remains hopeful for the character’s return in some form, depending on audience interest and network support.
As for now, Outlander enthusiasts can look forward to Blood of My Blood, which promises to bring a fresh perspective and new drama to a beloved franchise.