SciFi Vision | Interviews | Outlander: Blood of my Blood Cast Members Curran, Retford, Ross & MacNeill on Joining the Series, Premiering Today on Starz
Published: Friday, 08 August 2025 21:21 | Written by Jamie Ruby
Today, Outlander: Blood of My Blood premieres on Starz. The series, which is a prequel to the hugely successful Outlander, follows two couples who must overcome various obstacles to be together, with their lives intertwining in unexpected ways. The series delves into the early lives of Jamie's parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy), as well as Claire's parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine). Both couples face numerous challenges in their quest for love
Following the death of Red Jacob, the Laird of Clan MacKenzie, a power struggle ensues between his sons, Colum (Seamus McLean Ross)and Dougal (Sam Retford), who each plot to take over the role as Laird of the Clan. Their sister, Ellen (Slater), finds herself caught in the middle of this conflict, trying to maintain control over her own destiny. Her love for Brian Fraser, a member of a rival clan, complicates matters, as their forbidden romance faces opposition from both families.
Young Ned Gowan (Conor MacNeill), an ambitious and sharp-witted lawyer, becomes an unexpected ally to Ellen and Brian, offering his legal expertise to help them navigate the treacherous waters of clan politics. Meanwhile, Lord Lovat (Tony Curran), a cunning and influential chieftain, has his own plans for the future of the Highlands, often manipulating events from behind the scenes to serve his interests.
Recently, Curran, Retford, Ross, and MacNeill spoke with the press in a conference call in which SciFi Vision took part.