Outlander: Cast Members Disclose Character Similarities, On-Set Theft Incidents, and Other Behind-the-Scenes Tidbits
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey as the prequel series, "Outlander: Blood of My Blood," is about to premiere. This new addition to the Outlander universe explores the love stories of Jamie Fraser's parents, set before the events of the original series.
Jamie Fraser's father, Brian Fraser, is played by Jamie Roy, while his mother Ellen is portrayed by Harriet Slater. The series also features Jamie’s grandfather, Lord Lovat, played by Tony Curran, who is depicted as a crafty and politically ambitious Highland leader.
The cast, including original series stars and new actors like Roy, are known for a playful on-set environment with pranks and lighthearted moments. Graham McTavish, who played Jamie Fraser’s uncle in the original series, made a surprise appearance during a Comic-Con panel, joking with Sam Retford, who plays a younger Dougal MacKenzie, about his wig and beard, highlighting the fun and spirited dynamic among the cast.
Jamie Roy himself was noted for playful behavior on set, such as creatively hiding his phone during filming. A recurring joke throughout the Season 1 shoot of "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" involved one of Jeremy Irvine's pranks—glittery penis confetti.
In a more serious note, Jamie admitted to stealing a significant prop from the set of "Outlander: Blood of My Blood," but he withheld revealing it due to potential spoilers for Season 1.
To get to know each other better, the cast of "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" played a game of "Who's Who." A full video of this game featuring Jamie, Harriet, Hermione, and Jeremy can be found online.
The love stories unfold across different time periods, including World War I and 18th-century Scotland. Each week, you can catch "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" streaming every Friday on Starz.
"Outlander: Blood of My Blood" promises to explore how fate brings people together, while the world threatens to tear them apart. Don't miss out on this captivating journey. Subscribe to our "Screen Time" newsletter for weekly recommendations and updates on TV and movies.
- Fans of the Outlander universe can catch the new prequel series, "Outlander: Blood of My Blood," featuring celeb originals Tony Curran, Jamie Roy, and Harriet Slater, every Friday on Starz.
- During the filming of "Outlander: Blood of My Blood," there were moments of topical playfulness on set, with pranks like Jamie Roy hiding his phone and Jeremy Irvine using glittery penis confetti.
- To celebrate the diverse and geekyfb cast chemistry, a game of "Who's Who" was played among cast members, including Jamie, Harriet, Hermione, and Jeremy, which can be found online.
