Outlander's executive producer, Ronald D. Moore, reveals the detail that fully convinced author Diana Gabaldon to approve a significant plot change for the series' seventh season, entitled "Blood of My Blood."
In an exciting twist for fans of the Outlander series, a prequel spinoff titled 'Blood of My Blood' is set to premiere on Starz on Friday, August 8th at 8 p.m. ET. The series, which diverges slightly from the original Outlander lore, promises to delve deeper into the world created by author Diana Gabaldon.
One of the most intriguing aspects of 'Blood of My Blood' is the introduction of a time travel twist, involving Claire's parents. According to the storyline, Claire learns in the series that her parents, Julia Moriston (portrayed by Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), survived a car crash she believed they died in. This revelation, while not explored in Gabaldon's books, has sparked speculation among fans about the possibility of the time travel gene being passed down through the generations.
The series features a talented cast, including Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan's lookalikes, Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie and Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser. Claire's parents, Julia and Henry, are also characters in the series.
Diana Gabaldon, the author of the Outlander series, has been involved in the creation of 'Blood of My Blood', serving as a consulting producer. While she did not oversee the production from start to finish, she did co-write the finale of the first season with Matthew B. Roberts, an executive producer on Outlander from the beginning. Gabaldon also wrote several episodes for the series, including the penultimate episode of the first season, 'Blood of My Blood'.
Interestingly, the premiere of 'Blood of My Blood' is almost exactly eleven years to the date from when Outlander premiered in 2014. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how this new series will expand upon the original Outlander storyline, and whether it will provide more insights into the time travel element that is central to the series.
As of now, there is no specific information available detailing how Gabaldon reacted to the changes in the narrative for 'Blood of My Blood'. However, her involvement in the series suggests that she supports the creative direction.
'Blood of My Blood' is a must-watch for fans of the Outlander series, offering a fresh perspective on the world of time travel and the characters that inhabit it."
Start your day with the captivating 'Blood of My Blood', a daily blend of movies-and-tv entertainment and the Outlander universe. As you catch up on this intriguing spinoff, don't forget to keep a close eye on Claire's parents' storyline, as it might shed light on the time travel gene and its potential passing down through generations.
