‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Renewed for Two Seasons Before Premiere

Ahead of its August 8 Starz release, the prequel series “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” has been renewed for a second season.

Sony Pictures Television is producing Season 2, and work is now under progress 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,” 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 couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, unfolding in surprising and unforeseen ways.”

Conor MacNeill, Sam Retford, Séamus McLean Ross, Rory Alexander, and Tony Curran are also part of the series’ cast.

“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, while charting bold new territory,” said Kathryn Busby, president of programming at Starz. “Fans—longtime and new—will be drawn to the powerful love stories at the heart of this next chapter, and we’re proud to continue building on the franchise’s legacy with Matt and our longtime-partners at Sony who have worked tirelessly to make Outlander the global phenomenon it has become.”

As previously stated, Roberts is the series’ executive producer and showrunner. Jim Kohlberg, Ronald D. Moore, and Maril Davis also serve as executive producers.