The Outlander prequel series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, has officially arrived, expanding the cherished fantasy world by delving into the backstories of Jamie and Claire’s families.
Packed with the same blend of time travel, rich history, and deep emotional connection that made the original famous, Blood of My Blood features Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy as Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser.
Set in 18th-century Scotland, their romance is as dangerous as it is irresistible — a forbidden love between members of rival Highland clans.
A Romeo & Juliet-Style Forbidden Romance
For the cast, the Romeo & Juliet-style, star-crossed romance became the perfect catalyst for building an on-screen chemistry that will grip audiences from Ellen and Brian’s very first encounter in episode one.
“The fact that their love is forbidden is what makes it so irresistible,” they share. “It adds a thrilling edge of danger — they’re from rival clans, and every sign points to them staying apart, except their hearts refuse to listen.
By the time their story unfolds, the wheels are already off — there’s no turning back. They’re determined to be together against all odds, vowing to face every challenge head-on, even knowing the journey will be anything but easy.
A Love Story Worthy of the Outlander Legacy
With a love like theirs, anything can happen — you’re constantly wondering, ‘Will someone suddenly appear from behind the trees? Will they be caught?’ That ever-present danger fuels the undeniable chemistry and magnetism between them,they explain.
Following in the legacy of Outlander’s Jamie and Claire — one of television’s most iconic romances — Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy hope audiences will embrace Ellen and Brian with the same passion.
My hope is that people see Brian and Ellen’s relationship as worthy of comparison to Jamie and Claire’s,” Roy shares. Their love story was legendary, and ours, even within just the first season, is filled with twists, turns, and surprises.
It’s like an emotional roller coaster — unique and special in its own right. While it’s a completely different tale, if Brian and Ellen can be spoken of in the same breath as Jamie and Claire, that would feel like a job well done.
Love, Danger, and Magnetic Chemistry
Of course, there are expectations,” Roy admits, “but in a way, that’s actually made our jobs easier. It’s driven us to work incredibly hard to ensure what we’re creating resonates with long-time fans who’ve loved the series for years, while also delivering something fresh and exciting that can draw in a whole new audience.
The allure is unmistakable — and it’s only gaining momentum, with Outlander: Blood of My Blood securing a second season before the first had even premiered.
Fans can rest assured, there’s much more romance (and plenty of kilts) still to come.
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