![Expanding the Fraser Legacy: ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Announces New Cast Details 2 sally messham 1](https://i0.wp.com/theubj.com/uae/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sally-messham-1.jpg?w=1170)
The highly anticipated prequel to STARZ’s successful series Outlander, entitled Outlander: Blood of My Blood, is steadily building its cast. This new saga will delve into the romantic backstory of Jamie Fraser’s parents, portrayed by Sam Heughan, with Ellen MacKenzie being played by Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy bringing to life Brian Fraser.
Newly welcomed to the ensemble is actress Sally Messham as Mrs. Fitz, known to Outlander aficionados as the maid at Castle Leoch and kin to Murtagh Fraser.
![Expanding the Fraser Legacy: ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Announces New Cast Details 3 sally messham 1 1](https://i0.wp.com/theubj.com/uae/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sally-messham-1-1.jpg?w=1170)
Photo Credit: Phil Sharp
Another familiar face joining the series is Terence Rae as the character Arch Bug, here seen in a younger guise working as Clan Grant’s bodyguard.
![Expanding the Fraser Legacy: ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Announces New Cast Details 4 terence rae 1](https://i0.wp.com/theubj.com/uae/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/terence-rae-1.jpg?w=1170)
Photo Credit: James Melia
Fans will also be reintroduced to Jocasta Cameron, played by Sadhbh Malin, the MacKenzie clan’s youngest sibling, famous for her resilience and spirit.
![Expanding the Fraser Legacy: ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Announces New Cast Details 5 blood of my blood sadhbh malin](https://i0.wp.com/theubj.com/uae/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/blood-of-my-blood-sadhbh-malin.jpg?w=1170)
Courtesy: STARZ
Ailsa Davidson further expands the MacKenzie representation as Janet, completing the list of MacKenzie siblings.
![Expanding the Fraser Legacy: ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Announces New Cast Details 6 ailsa davidson photo credit callum heinrich 1](https://i0.wp.com/theubj.com/uae/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ailsa-davidson_photo-credit-callum-heinrich-1.jpg?w=1170)
Photo credit: Callum Heinrich
The prequel not only revisits the past in 18th-century Scotland but also pairs it with a 20th-century parallel involving Claire Fraser’s parents. Hermione Corfield will play Julia Moriston, while Jeremy Irvine will feature as Henry Beauchamp.
Introduced to the modern era’s cast are Annabelle Dowler as Lizbeth and Harry Eaton as Private Charlton, both deeply entwined with Claire’s parents’ story during WWI in England.
![Expanding the Fraser Legacy: ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Announces New Cast Details 7 annabelle dowler photo credit ori jones 1](https://i0.wp.com/theubj.com/uae/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/annabelle-dowler_photo-credit-ori-jones-1.jpg?w=1170)
Photo Credit: Ori Jones
![Expanding the Fraser Legacy: ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Announces New Cast Details 8 harry eaton photo credit we are lumosia 1](https://i0.wp.com/theubj.com/uae/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/harry-eaton-_photo-credit-we-are-lumosia-1.jpg?w=1170)
Photo Credit: We Are Lumosia
Previously, the show announced roles such as young Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser being taken on by Rory Alexander, and additional characters played by Sam Retford, Séamus McLean Ross, and Conor MacNeill who tackle the roles first seen in the original Outlander series. Characters leading Clan Grant and more such as Brian McCardie, Jhon Lumsden, Sara Vickers, and Peter Mullan also joined the expanding storyline.
The filming for the 10-episode series is in progress in Scotland, with a story inspired by Diana Gabaldon‘s internationally acclaimed novels.
FAQs:
- Will the prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood cover the same time period as the original Outlander series?
- The prequel will cover two distinct timelines: the early 18th-century Scottish Highlands and WWI England, offering background tales of both Jamie and Claire Fraser’s parents.
- Are the cast members portraying new characters or ones familiar from the original series?
- Some cast members are playing younger versions of characters known from the original series, while others are portraying entirely new characters.
- How many episodes will the Outlander: Blood of My Blood prequel have?
- The first season is set to have 10 episodes.
Conclusion:
As Outlander: Blood of My Blood continues to round out its cast with a blend of fresh faces and reimagined characters, the series promises to delve deeper into the rich tapestry of the Fraser legacy. With dual narratives bridging the rugged Highlands and the trials of WWI, viewers are set to embark on a new journey through the beloved Outlander universe, uncovering the origins of Jamie and Claire’s storied ancestry. Fans hold their breath in anticipation as production unfolds in Scotland, eager for yet another evocative chapter in the sweeping Outlander saga.