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The Outlander universe continues to grow on screen with the prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood,but to what extent was author Diana Gabaldon involved in its creation? Outlander is one of the most beloved and successful examples of period romance storytelling of all time, combining real-world history with the fantastical aspects of time travel.

Where the original Outlander series focuses on 18th-century Scottish Highlander Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and WWII nurse Claire Randall's (Caitríona Balfe) century-spanning romance, Outlander: Blood of My Blood instead reveals the stories of Jamie and Claire's parents. Since their parents play a nearly non-existent role in Outlander's storytelling, they were the perfect, consequence-free subjects for a prequel series.

In an interview with ScreenRant's Tatiana Hullender for Outlander: Blood of My Blood, showrunner Matthew B. Roberts was asked about Outlander author Diana Gabaldon's part in creating the story of Claire's parents and...

Two timelines, two love stories, and the origins of Claire and Jamie’s families.

“Outlander” has always had this epic, sweeping vibe — romance, time travel, Scottish accents, the whole thing. Now Starz is taking it back to where it all began with “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” a prequel series that dives into the love stories of Jamie and Claire’s parents. One couple meets in the chaos of World War I, the other in the rugged Highlands of 18th-century Scotland, but both are up against serious odds. There’s legacy, longing, and a lot of sneaking glances through wooden fences. Here’s everything you need to know about “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” before it premieres.

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Hulu's TV adaptation of A Court of Thorns and Roses is temporarily dead, with former showrunner Ronald D. Moore sharing why the planned series never happened.

Fantasy adaptations are as hot as ever right now, even after Prime Video canceled The Wheel of Time. It’s no wonder Hulu was eyeing a take on A Court of Thorns and Roses, one of the most popular fantasy sagas of the moment. Readers adore the books by Sarah J. Maas, which follow 19-year-old Feyre Archeron after she is brought into the faerie lands of Prythian. Feyre has to navigate both romance and survive the politics of the various faerie clans.

With five books in the saga and a sixth on its way, the series has a huge built-in fanbase that would lend itself well to a TV series. Hulu agreed, as in March 2021, they ordered a series with Moore attached, who...

Months after the big-budget adaptation of one of the most addictive romantasy books,A Court of Thorns and Roses, was officially cancelled by Hulu, Outlander creator Ronald D. Moore is shedding light on why it happened. Moore was announced as co-creator of the series alongside author Sarah J. Maas back in March 2021, when fans first learned of Disney's 20th Television TV adaptation plans for Hulu. Two years later, in November, Acotar was still in development with some scripts already written; however, the following year, it was unfortunately reported not to be in active development before its official cancellation.

You may also recall that last year, Moore revealed that he was no longer involved in the Acotar adaptation, which may have caused many to lose hope in the project. The iconic screenwriter has now opened up about why the series never made it to small screens during an Sdcc interview via Swooon.

Ronald D. Moore reveals details as to why Hulu's A Court of Thorns and Roses TV series was cancelled, explaining the decision behind its shelving. A TV show adaptation for A Court of Thorns and Roses books was announced in 2021, with Moore and author Sarah J. Maas involved. However, the series' production was cancelled by Hulu in February 2025.

Speaking with Swooonduring San Diego Comic-Con, Moore explained that A Court of Thorns and Roses never came to fruition because of development issues at Disney. He cited the Covid-19 pandemic and changing leadership in the company, with him eventually departing the project due to a lack of progress:

It wasn’t really my decision. I mean, I was at Disney. I was in development. It was a chaotic period. The thing about it was [going] from Covid to the strikes to a lot of shakeup in terms of Bob Iger leaves, Bob Iger comes back,...

It would not be outlandish to say that Starz has complete faith in “Outlander.” Not only is the tentpole series gearing up for its heavily anticipated final episodes next year, but the fantasy period drama is even getting a prequel to hold audiences over until then.

“Outlander: Blood of My Blood” premiered Monday night at the Directors’ Guild of America theater complex in Hollywood, complete with a bagpipe-filled red carpet and an immersive, interactive fan experience. Plus, original series stars Graham McTavish and Sam Heughan were in attendance to help welcome the new cast into the family.

“When we started doing this, we had no conception at all. You live in a bit of a bubble when you’re making it, you’re not aware of what’s going on or what to expect. When we started, we just bonded together, hoped for the best and now 11 years later, here we are,...

The God of War franchise is one of the better parts of Sony’s PlayStation, and what’s even better is how this highly respected franchise was greenlit to be adapted as a live-action series for Amazon Prime Video. This project, without a doubt, will be one of the most ambitious game projects to ever be brought to the screen, possibly beating even the Fallout show or the Halo series.

What’s even better is how Outlander and Battlestar Galactica’s showrunner, Ronald D. Moore, is in charge, and based on his recent conversation with Collider at the San Diego Comic-Con 2025, here are 6 confirmed facts about the upcoming series that reveal why it’s going to be a hit.

1. The God of War Mythology Is Treated with Genuine Respect The showrunner is diving nose-first into the game’s retelling of Norse mythology | Credit: Santa Monica Studio

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Prime Video's upcoming adaptation of God of War has chosen which era of Kratos' story it will depict. The God of War video games are famously split into two main eras: Kratos' time in Ancient Greek mythology and his time in Norse mythology. Prime Video's God of War adaptation was always going to have to choose which era to focus on, and that decision has already been made.

While speaking with IGN, God of War showrunner and executive producer Ronald D. Moore confirmed that the Prime Video adaptation will focus on Kratos' time in Norse mythology, not Greek mythology.

It was just when I started watching it, I started looking at the cutscenes together, and there's so much material there, and I really responded to the characters. I responded to the story of Kratos and his son, and then they set out on this epic journey in this world...

Casting will be a critical element for Amazon Prime Video’s God of War series, especially when it comes to portraying Kratos.

Based on comments from showrunner Ronald D. More, it sounds like the show will largely be bypassing the Greek mythology era and diving directly into the Norse saga featured in the modern PlayStation games.

The series was officially announced in December 2022 after Sony initially teased its development during a private investor meeting in May that year.

In October 2024, Battlestar Galactica and Outlander creator Ronald D. Moore took over as showrunner following the departure of Rafe Judkins (The Wheel of Time), due to creative differences.

Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 this past weekend, Moore confirmed the series would closely follow the Norse mythology storyline, centering on the deeply emotional and action-packed journey of Kratos and Atreus.

In interviews with IGN and Collider, Moore emphasized his commitment to staying faithful...

Ronald D. Moore doesn’t throw around compliments lightly, but the God of War live-action adaptation showrunner recently gave Cory Barlog the ultimate professional endorsement. At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Moore revealed exactly how massive the video game mythology really is by comparing it to his own acclaimed work.

Speaking to Collider about the Prime Video adaptation’s development, Moore made a startling admission about the source material’s scope:

It’s really impressive. I mean, it is like a gigantic novel, even bigger than the Outlander novels, which is a lot to digest.

That’s not casual praise coming from someone who’s spent over a decade adapting Diana Gabaldon’s sprawling time-travel saga. The Outlander series spans 9 published novels with over 6,500 pages of Celtic mythology, historical drama, and complex character development.

For Moore to admit that God of War surpasses that scope suggests the Prime Video adaptation has more source material than anyone imagined.

The live-action God of War series is still on the way, and now we finally have some fresh updates straight from San Diego Comic-Con 2025. Ronald D. Moore, the new showrunner, talked to Collider’s Steve Weintraub and gave fans a real look at where the project stands.

Right now, the team is still writing the scripts. Moore said they’re deep in the writing phase and figuring out how to bring the world of Kratos and Atreus to life in live-action. The plan is for the first season to have ten episodes. If things move forward smoothly, filming could begin in 2026.

Moore, known for shows like Battlestar Galactica, Outlander, and For All Mankind, admitted that this is his first time adapting a video game. But he’s been impressed with how deep and rich the God of War world is.

“We’re in the scripts phase. We’re still working on scripts.

Amazon’s live-action God of War series finally has some new updates, and fans have reason to get excited. Though the show is still in early development, showrunner Ronald D. Moore shared a promising look into what’s happening behind the scenes.

During an interview with Collider at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Moore revealed that writing is still underway. He said the writers’ room is fully active and the team is working hard to shape the story.

The first season is planned to have ten episodes, but don’t expect filming to begin anytime soon. If things go well, cameras might start rolling in 2026.

Moore admitted that this is his first time adapting a video game. He said the experience has been surprising in the best way.

“We’re in the scripts phase. We’re still working on scripts. It’s going very well. We’ve got a good team. It...

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Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed August this year. While we already know all the brilliant films and TV shows that will be leaving Netflix in the upcoming month, we will also see the premiere of many highly anticipated Netflix original movies and TV shows, including the highly anticipated Season 2 of Wednesday and My Life With the Walter Boys. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the sixteen new movies and shows coming to Netflix in August 2025.

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My Oxford Year is an upcoming romantic comedy-drama film directed by Iain Morris from a screenplay co-written by Allison Burnett and Melissa Osborne. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Julia Whelan, the Netflix film follows Anna De La Vega,...

Things finally appear to be moving forward on Amazon's long-awaited God of War TV adaptation. The series was announced before Prime Video helped to break the video game curse with its Fallout series. Following the tremendous success of Fallout's debut season, God of War fans immediately became excited about Kratos' long-overdue live-action adaptation. But the project has been stagnant since the announcement. However, that is all about to change, as Amazon's God of War series has finally received a positive update from showrunner Ronald D. Moore, and it will make fans of Santa Monica Studios' games very, very excited.

Ronald D. Moore spoke with IGN at San Diego Comic-Con to discuss his career and the upcoming God of War adaptation at Amazon. As is the case with any video game adaptation, especially given the major examples from the past few years, fans get very worried that the adaptation will...

Fans of Outlander got some big news at San Diego Comic-Con, and it might not be what they wanted to hear. During the panel for the show’s final season, the first footage from Season 8 was shown, and it included a shocking moment that has everyone talking.

In the clip, Jamie Fraser (played by Sam Heughan) reads a line from a book written by Frank Randall, Claire’s first husband. The line says: “War is coming to the backcountry, and James Fraser dies in it.” It’s a chilling moment that suggests Jamie may not survive the series finale.

This moment was part of the sneak peek shown in Hall H at Comic-Con on Friday. The panel revealed that Outlander Season 8 will arrive in early 2026. That gives fans time to prepare for what might be a heartbreaking ending to Jamie and Claire’s long journey.

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The end of Outlander is near, and it might not be a happy one for Jamie Fraser.

Fans at San Diego Comic-Con got an early look at Season 8 of the Starz series, and it included a huge shock. In the trailer, Jamie reads a chilling line from a book written by Frank Randall: “War is coming to the backcountry, and James Fraser dies in it.” That’s not something any fan wants to hear, especially with just one season left to go.

Sam Heughan, Caitríona Balfe, and other cast members were at Comic-Con to give fans the first glimpse at the final season. The footage premiered in Hall H and teased intense battles ahead. If you want to catch the trailer, the new footage begins around the 1:55 mark, according to attendees.

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Graham McTavish surprised Outlander fans at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, leaving fans roaring with delight.

McTavish, who played Dougal MacKenzie in multiple seasons of the original series, stood up during the Q&a portion of Outlander: Blood of My Blood. McTavish asked Sam Retford, the actor who will play the younger version of his character, a question to close the event.

“Hello, I’m Graham, and I have a question for Sam. First of all, congratulations on the wig and the beard. The fact that you wear it out in public is really, really, really tremendous,” McTavish touted as the crowd went wild.

He continued, “I haven’t seen any of the show yet, but I’m really looking forward to it. But I wanted to ask you, how did you dive into the soft, sensitive side of Dougal? Thank you for your time. I love your work.”

Retford replied,...

Starz announced today, out of Hall H at the San Diego Comic-Con, that the eighth and final season of the time-traveling, epic romance Outlander will premiere in early 2026.

Fans at Comic-Con watched the first teaser trailer for the upcoming eighth season that portrays Claire and Jamie’s epic romance spanning through decades and teases what’s to come. Fresh off a shocking cliffhanger, the new teaser hints at the possible fate of Jamie Fraser.

Following the Outlander panel, cast and executive producers from the prequel series Outlander: Blood of my Blood took the stage, where showrunner and executive producer Matthew B. Roberts announced that the series will now air the first two episodes on its Friday, August 8th premiere date.

During the panel, cast and creatives also detailed what viewers can expect from the sweeping romantic saga and revealed the first two clips released from the series, one featuring Brian Fraser...

“War is coming to the backcountry,” and “James Fraser dies in it.”

That’s the warning Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) reads in Frank Randall’s (Tobias Menzies) book; Frank is Claire Randall/Fraser’s (Catriona Balfe) first husband. It sounds like Outlander is about to end with a bang (and possibly to the back of Jamie’s dome).

The key Outlander players (time-)traveled to San Diego on Friday for Comic-Con. In Hall H, they revealed the first look at the Starz show’s eighth and final season. You can watch that just below; the new stuff starts around the 1:55 mark.

Also revealed at Comic-Con International was the premiere timing of season eight: early 2026.

From there, Outlander: Blood of my Blood takes over — on TV as well as at Sdcc.

During the prequel series’ panel, Blood of my Blood showrunner Matthew B. Roberts announced that his new show will...

The developer of Battlestar Galactica’s 2004 reboot, Ronald D. Moore, has confirmed that he’s done with the franchise for good. Moore turned the sci-fi show originated by Glen A. Larson in 1978 into one of the 21st century’s most popular and acclaimed TV series, before ending it in 2009, after four seasons, a miniseries, and two small-screen movies.

Now, the writer and producer has revealed that he believes his involvement with the franchise is definitely over. Despite working on the Battlestar Galactica spinoff series Caprica after he’d brought the main show to an end, Moore doesn’t expect to return to it again.

Speaking to ScreenRant’s Joe Deckelmeier about writing another Battlestar Galactica reboot at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, July 24, Moore seemed to have made up his mind. When asked about the possibility of being involved in such a reboot, he responded as follows:

“Under my vision?...

The creators of the hit sci-fi TV show For All Mankind hint at how the ongoing series could become Apple TV+'s version of Star Trek. For All Mankind season 4 ended with the alternate history series jumping ahead another 10 years, showcasing the US' successful settlement on Mars. The series is expected to showcase humanity going even further into space.

Speaking with ScreenRant's Joe Deckelmeier, series co-creator Ronald D. Moore expressed interest in For All Mankind exploring some Star Trek-like ideas, such as something similar to Starfleet:

ScreenRant: Now, Ronald, I have a theory about the show. I'm sure it's not an original theory, but For All Mankind is really, really grounded. Could this be a prequel to something like a Star Trek for Apple TV+? And were you ever planning to gradually build towards that--your own version of Starfleet or a Federation-like future?

Ronald D. Moore: We...

It’s been more than two years since God of War was first announced as a live-action series for Prime Video, and now, showrunner Ronald D. Moore is giving fans a long-awaited update. While the show is still in the early stages of development, Moore confirmed in a new interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 that the writers’ room is in full swing — and that there’s plenty to be excited about.

“We’re in the scripts phase. We're still working on scripts. It's going very well. We've got a good team. It's been a fascinating thing to sink my teeth into. I've never done an adaptation of a video game, and the deeper I got into it, the more impressed I was with the breadth and the depth of the mythology that's involved in this video game.”

Moore, best known for Battlestar Galactica, Outlander, and For All Mankind,...

Amazon Prime Video's God of Warshowrunner has provided encouraging updates on the upcoming video game adaptation. The God of War TV adaptation is one of many high-budget speculative fiction projects and video game-based shows in development at Prime Video. The series is still in pre-production.

At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Screen Rant's Joe Deckelmeier had the opportunity to speak with Ronald D. Moore about For All Mankind. Moore provided some insight on his process going into God of War, sharing that he's impressed by the source material and is having a ton of fun diving into the game franchise's world.

Moore admits that he hasn't developed a video game adaptation before, but he shares that he's working closely with God of War creative director Corey Barlog, collaborating to build the story. Read the full quote below:

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For All Mankind fans wondering how Apple TV+’s Soviet-set spin-off Star Citywill measure up structurally just got a clear answer from series creator Ronald D. Moore: it will indeed be 10 episodes long — just like its predecessor. Speaking with Collider's Steve Weintraub at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Moore confirmed the season’s length when asked directly if Star City would match the episode count of For All Mankind, providing a simple: “Yes."

While that part may feel familiar, don’t expect Star City to follow the same time-leaping formula. On For All Mankind, each new season jumps roughly a decade into the future, offering a sweeping view of an alternate space race. But when pressed on whether Star City would follow suit, Moore played coy:

“We’ll see. I mean, it's a different show with a different vibe and a different rhythm. I don't want to quite give away...

During an interview with Screen Rant’s Joe Deckelmeier at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, the creators of For All Mankind discussed what fans can expect from the Star City spinoff and revealed whether a crossover could happen. The Apple TV+ show For All Mankind has been a major hit, leading to a confirmed spinoff called Star City.

While the original show focuses on the United States side of the space race, Star City will explore the story from the perspective of the Soviet Union. Screen Rant caught up with Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi at Comic-Con (the latter two in a separate interview from the former). They revealed interesting information about the inspiration for the show, sharing that they're using real-life information about the Star City cosmonaut training base as inspiration for the story. Fans will also be overjoyed to know that crossovers will happen with characters from the original show.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood executive producer Ronald D. Moore has spoken with ScreenRant at San Diego Comic-Con about the inspiration and source for the upcoming series. Moore is known for a variety of impactful projects, including, but not limited to, Battlestar Galactica, For All Mankind, and the upcoming God of War.

In an interview with ScreenRant's Joe Deckelmeier at San Diego Comic-Con, Moore explained that the inspiration for Outlander: Blood of My Blood came from Diana Gabaldon's Outlander books, but that the story itself is something new with "its own narrative and surprises along the way."

Moore went on to explain that the upcoming Outlander spinoff will provide a fresh perspective on Jamie and Claire's parents' stories, revealing untold details of their adventures as they unfolded. Additionally, the screenwriter and producer stated that some things fans expect to happen in Outlander: Blood of My Blood may occur in a different way.

After what has felt like an eternity for Outlander fans in the U.S., Netflix has finally unveiled the long-awaited release date for season 7, part 1, and it's time to get excited. While international viewers may have already binged these episodes, U.S. audiences have been left waiting in true Droughtlander fashion for the new season to come to Netflix. For two whole years, to be exact.

Thankfully, that wait is almost over. Netflix has confirmed exactly when the next chapter of Claire and Jamie’s journey will arrive, and while it’s good news for now, there’s a bittersweet twist. The second half of season 7, and the final season beyond that, will require even more patience.

Drum roll, please! You can mark your calendar for Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, because that's when Outlander season 7 part 1 is slated to make its way to Netflix in the U.S. It's not exactly clear...

Exclusive: Sony Pictures Television has sold Outlander: Blood of My Blood across major markets across Emea, Latam, and Apac.

Spt has finalized licensing agreements with MGM+ (U.K.), Deutsche Telekom (Germany), Sky Italia (Italy), Movistar Plus+ (Spain), HBO Max, Nova (Greece), Inspira+ (Estonia), Tet TV+, Lmt (Latvia), Telia Play+ (Lithuania), Yes (Israel), beIN (across the Middle East and North Africa), Disney+ (Latin America), LG Uplus (South Korea), Stan (Australia), and Sky Nz (New Zealand).

The Outlander prequel, produced by Sony Pictures Television, is set to premiere on Starz on Friday, August 8, with new episodes available to stream weekly on Fridays on the Starz app and its streaming and on-demand platforms. Starz recently renewed the new period drama for a second season. The “Outlander” Universe is inspired by Diana Gabaldon’s book series.

“Global interest in Outlander: Blood of my Blood has been massive, with...

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Foundation is an epic sci-fi drama series co-created by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman. Based on the Foundation book series by Isaac Asimov, the Apple TV+ series is set in the far future where humans have conquered the galaxy and are ruled by the Galactic Empire. It revolves around Hari Sheldon, a mathematician and developer of psychohistory, who predicts that the empire will fall, sending humanity to the dark ages. Foundation stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, Terrence Mann, Cassian Bilton, Cherry Jones, Brandon P. Bell, and Alexander Siddig. So, if you loved the epic sci-fi adventure, complex storyline, and compelling characters in Foundation, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Time itself is no barrier to love that burns hot and true. Outlander: Blood of my Blood arrives at Starz on August 8, returning audience members to the splendid landscape of the Scottish Highlands. The upcoming series is a prequel to the beloved romance series, Outlander. Ahead of its premiere next month, the prequel series has released its brand-new opening title sequence. The new opening titles for Outlander: Blood of My Blood is performed by vocalist Julie Fowlis and will look to follow in the steps of what has gone before. Episodes of the original series were heralded by renditions of The Skye Boat Song by Bear McCreary, with later seasons performed by Sinead O'Connor.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood is set to explore the individual stories and romances of Jamie Fraser's (Sam Heughan) parents and the parents of Claire Beauchamp (Caitríona Balfe), during the 18th century and World War I,...

Get ready, Comic-Con fans — Sony Pictures Television is storming back to San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with a star-studded, fan-fueled lineup that’s bigger, bolder, and more action-packed than ever!

From jaw-dropping panels and surprise celebrity appearances to exclusive collectibles and interactive activations, Sony Pictures Television (Spt) is pulling out all the stops to celebrate its most beloved shows, including Twisted Metal, Gen V, Outlander, The Boys, Better Call Saul, and For All Mankind. Swing by Booth #4745 on the convention floor for your chance to score limited-edition merch, win epic prizes, and meet the stars behind your favorite series.

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Spt’s dazzling booth will feature exclusive giveaways, custom-designed merch, and interactive experiences that will put fans right in the heart of the action. From Goosebumps hoodies and Twisted Metal work shirts to Gen V tote bags and a Better Call Saul 10th anniversary vinyl, there...

Outlander may be ending with its eighth season, but new spin-off series Outlander: Blood of My Blood is hoping to keep fans' heart rates soaring for years to come.

The highly anticipated romance prequel was conceived in 2022, officially ordered by Starz in 2023, filmed in 2024, and will be released in 2025. The plot of Outlander: Blood of My Blood follows the parents of Outlander's two main lovebirds, Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and Claire Beauchamp (Caitríona Balfe). The television franchise is based on Diana Gabaldon's Outlander book series, which she wrote over the span of 30 years (1991 to 2021).

Read on for everything to know about Outlander: Blood of My Blood, including cast announcements and premiere date info. But first, watch the steamy trailer:

Who's In The Cast?

Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy portray Jamie Fraser's parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, in 18th-century Scotland. Meanwhile, Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine take on...

Starz’s Outlander: Blood of my Blood focuses on Jamie and Claire’s parents, exploring the love stories that gave us the beloved Outlander couple. The two-minute trailer teases that Claire’s time-traveling talent might have been inherited and that Claire and Jamie’s mothers met.

“Outlander: Blood of my Blood is a romantic saga that unfolds across time. From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th-century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting in surprising and unforeseen ways,” reads Starz’s synopsis.

The cast is led by Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp, Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, and Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser. Tony Curran is Simon Fraser, Séamus McLean Ross is Colum MacKenzie, Sam Retford is Dougal MacKenzie, Rory Alexander is Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, and Conor MacNeill is Ned Gowan.

Starz has released the trailer and key art for Outlander: Blood of my Blood, the highly anticipated prequel series premiering Friday, August 8. New episodes will be available to stream weekly on Fridays exclusively on the Starz app, as well as all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.

Outlander: Blood of my Blood is a romantic saga that unfolds across time. From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th-century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting in surprising and unforeseen ways.

After 11 years of epic romance on the groundbreaking series Outlander, the timeless tale continues — or rather begins — on the eve of an earlier Jacobite rebellion.

A prequel to Outlander, the series explores the lives and relationships of two couples as they fight against all odds to be together: the parents of Outlander‘s Claire Randall — Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield...

The just-released full trailer for Outlander’s upcoming spinoff lets viewers in on a giant twist at the heart of the prequel series, Blood of My Blood: Claire was hardly the first member of her family to travel through time.

What we knew before: The new series follows Jamie’s parents, Scots Ellen MacKenzie (played by Pennyworth‘s Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Condor’s Nest‘s Jamie Roy), and Claire’s parents, Brits Julia Moriston (We Hunt Together‘s Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Treadstone‘s Jeremy Irvine).

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While the eighth and final season of “Outlander” still doesn’t have an air date quite yet, its prequel series “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” is less than a month away.

Starz dropped the first trailer for the standalone series on Thursday, giving fans a look at Claire’s parents played by Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine, as well as Jamie’s in Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy.

“‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ is a romantic saga that unfolds across time. From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting in surprising and unforeseen ways,” Starz teased.

The network further stated that “Bomb” will be welcoming to viewers unfamiliar with the “Outlander” universe, “while also providing origin stories of fan-favorite characters from early seasons of ‘Outlander’ and offering new perspectives...

Starz has released the trailer for Outlander spinoff Blood of my Blood with Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine at the helm.

Premiering in the U.S. and Canada on Aug. 8, the prequel series details the love stories of the parents of Jamie Fraser (played by Sam Heughan) and Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), fan-favorite characters of the original show based on Diana Gabaldon’s book.

The trailer for Outlander: Blood of my Blood that debuted on Thursday shows Corfield’s character, Julia Moriston, transported back to the 18th century after a car accident in the 1910s. In the rugged Scottish Highlands, Julia and Henry Beauchamp (Irvine), as well as Ellen MacKenzie (Slater) and Brian Fraser (Roy), must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting the couples in surprising and unforeseen ways.

Jeremy Irvine (“Henry Beauchamp”) and Hermione Corfield (“Julia Moriston Beauchamp”) in Outlander: Blood of my Blood.

The first trailer for Outlander: Blood of My Blood has arrived, and it’s setting up two epic love stories across time, coming to Starz on Friday, August 8. New episodes will be available to stream weekly on Fridays only on the Starz app and its streaming and on-demand platforms.

From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th-century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting in surprising and unforeseen ways.

The Outlander prequel from Sony Pictures Television follows the romance between Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy), parents of Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield), and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), parents of Jamie’s soulmate, Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe).

The show also stars Tony Curran as Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, Séamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie, Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie, Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser,...

So Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone has finally ridden off into the sunset. Kevin Costner’s John Dutton III, all gravel-voiced grit and rancher gravitas, left behind more than just a power vacuum in Montana. He left a void in our streaming queues and our hearts. And no, a dozen Sheridan spin-offs won’t quite cut it. Because if you’re aching for something that hits just as hard, or even harder, in the Western genre, you’re in for a treat.

Some of these shows are classic dusty-saddle epics; others throw lasso-sized curveballs with sci-fi twists, feminist vengeance, or steely-eyed detectives. But they all have one thing in common: they echo that thunderous energy Yellowstone fans crave.

From Robert Duvall’s swagger in Lonesome Dove to Timothy Olyphant’s lawman cool in Justified, to the almost poetic lawlessness of Deadwood, each series here offers something Yellowstone touched on but never fully mastered.

Exclusive: Priya Kansara has joined the cast of the For All Mankind spinoff Star City from Apple and Sony Pictures Television. She will play Lakshmi, a gifted scientist, in a series regular role.

Kansara joins the previously announced cast of Rhys Ifans, Agnes O’Casey, Solly McLeod, Alice Englert, Adam Nagaitis, Josef Davies, and Ruby Ashbourne Serkis.

Created by Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert and Ronald D. Moore, Star City is another alt-history retelling of the space race, when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program, and the risks they all took to propel humanity forward.

Wolpert and Nedivi serve as showrunners and executive produce alongside Moore and Davis of Tall Ship Productions,...

Writer Ronald D. Moore, who joined Star Trek: The Next Generation in its third season, mentioned that the initial two seasons of the show were extremely dramatic behind the scenes. Created by Gene Roddenberry, the sci-fi show followed the Enterprise in its adventures across the cosmos, led by Captain Picard.

While the show became much more successful than its predecessor, Tos, it was only by its third season that the series found its footing. Moore mentioned that the first two seasons were filled with friction between the writers and Roddenberry, and the chaos affected the production cycle. Moore said (via The Sackhoff Show),

The cynics were like, ‘Yeah, well, it’s all good until it all blows up, kid.’…it was just like, ‘Okay, here we go.’ But you were also in this hand-to-mouth thing…we were never caught up. We were never more than one script ahead. We were...

Scarlett Johansson is facing some trouble adapting the popular Disney ride, Tower of Terror, for the big screen. Johnasson was first confirmed to be working as a producer on a new Tower of Terror film in 2021. Development on the project was briefly halted following the highly publicized lawsuit with Disney, which stemmed from their decision to release Black Widow on streaming. However, since the settlement, development has resumed. It has been four years since the film was announced, and there has seemingly been no word on the film.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Johansson revealed that, despite the Twilight Zone-inspired ride having lore, turning that into a feature film is a little more troublesome. Josh Cooley, director of Toy Story 4 and Transformers One, was hired to pen the script. The ride's pre-show does feature a setup of five hotel guests getting stuck in another dimension after a lightning bolt hits the tower,...

The first season of the Outlander prequel Outlander: Blood of my Blood won’t premiere until August 8, 2025, but Starz is already certain fans will be eager for more. The series has been officially renewed, with production kicking off today on Outlander‘s stages in Scotland.

“The passion and talent our cast and crew have poured into Outlander: Blood of my Blood has been extraordinary, and we’re thrilled to continue these epic love stories in season two,” stated Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer. “Just as audiences fell in love with Jamie and Claire, we hope viewers will be enamored by these new couples when they meet them this summer.”

The prequel stars Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, and Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp. The cast also includes Tony Curran as Simon Fraser, Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser,...

Starz has announced an early season two renewal of its epic romantic saga, Outlander: Blood of my Blood, ahead of its summer premiere.

Season one of the prequel series will debut on Friday, August 8, with new episodes available to stream weekly on Fridays on the Starz app and all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.

“The passion and talent our cast and crew have poured into ‘Outlander: Blood of my Blood’ has been extraordinary and we’re thrilled to continue these epic love stories in Season Two,” said Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer.

Roberts added, “Just as audiences fell in love with Jamie and Claire, we hope viewers will be enamored by these new couples when they meet them this summer.”

“The world of ‘Outlander’ has captivated audiences with its sweeping storytelling and unforgettable characters. With ‘Blood of my Blood,’ we’ve expanded the universe in a way that honors the original,...

The Fraser and Beauchamp bloodlines haven't run their course yet. Although Season 1 of the highly anticipated Outlander prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood has yet to premiere on Starz, the network has already decided to hand down a second season order. More excitingly, cameras are now rolling on the next run in Scotland on the same stages as the flagship series, with stars Jamie Roy, Harriet Slater, Hermione Corfield, and Jeremy Irvine whisked back in time once again to continue unfolding their epic tale of romance. In the meantime, the quartet will kick off the saga of Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser's (Caitríona Balfe) parents on August 8.

The renewal ensures that Outlander will continue to be at the heart of Starz's slate of shows for the foreseeable future, even though the main series is coming to a close. Since 2014, the sweeping adaptation of Diana Gabaldon's bestselling...

The prequel series “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” has been renewed for Season 2 ahead of the series premiere on Aug. 8 on Starz.

Production on Season 2 is now underway in Scotland, with Sony Pictures Television producing.

“The passion and talent our cast and crew have poured into ‘Outlander: Blood of my Blood’ has been extraordinary and we’re thrilled to continue these epic love stories in Season Two,” says Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer, “Just as audiences fell in love with Jamie and Claire, we hope viewers will be enamored by these new couples when they meet them this summer.”

The official description for the series states that it “follows the romance between Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy), and Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine). From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, two fated...

Starz is going all in on the Outlander Universe expansion with the early Season 2 renewal of Outlander: Blood of My Blood. The prequel series will premiere on Friday, August 8, with new episodes available to stream weekly on Fridays via the Starz app, and all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.

The Sony Pictures Television production kicks off on Season 2 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood in Scotland today, on the same stages the mothership series Outlander filmed over the last decade.

“The passion and talent our cast and crew have poured into Outlander: Blood of my Blood has been extraordinary and we’re thrilled to continue these epic love stories in Season Two,” shared Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner and executive producer of the new series, “Just as audiences fell in love with Jamie and Claire, we hope viewers will be enamored by these new couples when they meet them this summer.

Starz is doubling down on their commitment to the “Outlander” franchise.

The network has granted an early Season 2 renewal to “Outlander” prequel series, “Outlander: Blood of my Blood,” ahead of its August premiere, Starz announced Monday. Production on Season 2 begins Monday in Scotland, on the same stages where “Outlander” filmed for the past decade.

Set in the “Outlander” universe, “Outlander: Blood of my Blood” follows the love stories of the parents of Sam Heughan’s Jamie and Caitriona Balfe’s Claire — Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy), and Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), respectively.

The news comes months ahead of the series premiere of “Outlander: Blood of my Blood,” which debuts Friday, August 8. New episodes of the prequel series will be available to stream weekly on Fridays on the Starz app as well as all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.

“The passion and...

Starz is keeping its Outlander franchise alive for another season.

The newly independent cable and streaming outlet has ordered a second season of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, a prequel to its long-running drama. The renewal for the Sony Pictures TV-produced series comes about six weeks before Blood of My Blood’s Aug. 8 series premiere; production on season two began Monday.

Blood of My Blood, which Starz ordered in conjunction with the final season of Outlander in early 2023, is a prequel — in both of its fictional world’s timelines — that follows the parents of the main series’ lead characters, Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and Claire Randall/Fraser (Caitríona Balfe). Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) will become Jamie’s parents in 18th century Scotland, while in World War I-era Britain, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) are destined to be Claire’s mother and father.

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"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" doesn't quite have the cultural cache of "The Original Series" or "The Next Generation," but don't think it's lesser because of that. Many Trekkies, including at least one person at /Film, have argued that "DS9" is the very finest "Star Trek" of them all.

"Deep Space Nine" was set on the titular space station, orbiting the formerly occupied planet Bajor. This singular setting wasn't the only way that "DS9" broke up the "Trek" formula; many of the show's episodes got darker than "Trek" usually does. The last two seasons featured a serialized narrative about Starfleet fighting a war against the invading Dominion. "DS9" took "Star Trek" into darkness first (and more successfully) before J.J. Abrams did so.

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