Blood of My Blood follows the story of Jamie Fraser's parents Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser and is due to begin filming in Glasgow in the new year.
It’s a bittersweet time to be an Outlander fan. With filming set to get underway in September for the much anticipated eighth and final season of the smash hit drama filmed and set in Scotland, and the second part of series seven hitting screens in the new year, there’s lots to look forward to.
But loyal followers know that the ultimate ‘Droughtlander’ looms after the final episodes are broadcast, when the much-loved programme comes to an end after a decade on the air.There has been good news on the horizon for avid fans of the historical time-travel drama, with prequel Blood of My Blood being planned to fill the Outlander-shaped hole in people’s lives.
And it’s one step closer to becoming a reality as filming is set to begin in Glasgow on January 8, with the series expected to air in 2025.A number of roads in the city's west end will close from January 7 as crew take to the streets to film the spin-off.
Blood of My Blood follows the story of Jamie Fraser's parents Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser and has current Outlander showrunner Matthew B. Roberts at the helm. Outlander’s Maril Davis will produce the prequel with Ronald D. Moore, while author Diana Gabaldon is writing the prequel and will be back once again as consulting producer.
Speaking at the time of the news being confirmed, President of Original Programming at Starz, Kathryn Busby told Deadline: “Outlander is a riveting show that from season to season has captured the hearts of its fans around the world.
“We are excited to peel back the layers of this vibrant world to bring our audience the origin of where it all began. Matthew, Maril, and Ronald will continue to bring their excellent vision and creativity to this new iteration, and we can’t wait to see what happens next.”
The cast hasn’t been confirmed yet but, sadly for Outlander die-hards, it won’t feature the likes of fan favourites Sam Hueghan and Caitríona Balfe.Speaking previously about the show, Sam put his full support behind the Outlander prequel.
The Balmaclellan-born actor, 43, has played Jamie in the hit series based on Diana Gabaldon 's novels since 2013 but has put his weight behind the prequel Outlander: Blood of my Blood. Speaking to Radio Times, the Scots actor spoke highly of the 'legacy' Outlander has created and gushed over the soon to be series.
He said: "Yeah, they’ve commissioned Blood of My Blood, about Jamie’s parents. I guess it’s a legacy, right? It’s what we’ve created. When we first went to Scotland and we created the studio where we shoot Outlander, there was nothing there and now it’s this huge facility.
"It’s created so many jobs in Scotland, so many people have been employed. I’m sure the new show will be just as successful, if not more so."When asked if he would consider appearing for a cameo as Jamie in the new series, he said "never say no" but added "it could be pretty difficult as it’s about Jamie’s parents when they’re young".
In an announcement about the new series,Matthew B Roberts said: "Blood of My Blood is, at its heart, a love story. It will explore to what lengths a person will go to find love in a time when love is considered a luxury, and when marriages are made strategically, often for political or financial gain."
"The title is a nod to Jamie Fraser's marriage vow to Claire, and there will be several names and faces that Outlander fans will know and recognise.”He continued: "Jamie and Claire's TV story may be coming to an end with Season 8, but Diana is continuing on with their literary journey in her wonderful book series and is working diligently on book 10."
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