‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Cast Expands with Six New Members

Exciting news for ‘Outlander’ fans as the prequel series ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ has added 6 new actors to its cast. The series will follow the lives of Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, as well as Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser.

The new additions to the cast include Sally Messham as ‘Mrs Fitz,’ Ellen’s maid at Castle Leoch and Murtagh’s aunt, Terence Rae as ‘Arch Bug,’ Sadhbh Malin as ‘Jocasta Cameron,’ Ailsa Davidson as ‘Janet MacKenzie,’ Annabelle Dowler as ‘Lizbeth,’ and Harry Eaton as ‘Private Charlton.’

Production on the 10-episode prequel to the Starz popular period drama Outlander in Scotland began in February. The series will focus on two parallel love tales set in opposite historical periods: Jamie’s parents in the early 18th century Scottish Highlands and Claire’s parents in WWI England.

The original series features Caitriona Balfe as Claire Fraser and Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser. Diana Gabaldon, who serves as a consulting producer on both episodes, is the inspiration behind the franchise.

‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ is produced by Sony Pictures Television and will be the final television season of the series. Matthew B Roberts will serve as the showrunner and executive producer for both series, with Maril Davis and Ronald D. Moore as executive producers. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new addition to the Outlander universe.