On Thursday, Starz announced it's developing a prequel to critically-acclaimed hit show Outlander titled Blood of My Blood with author Diana Gabaldon serving as a consulting producer.The romantic drama will be centered on Highland warrior Jamie Fraser's (Sam Heughan) late parents - Brian Robert David Fraser and Ellen Caitriona Sileas MacKenzie.Brian Fraser died, age 49, from apoplexy in 1740 three years before the magical time-traveling arrival of WWII military nurse Claire Randall (Caitríona Balfe) who falls for Jamie.
Ready for more? On Thursday, Starz announced it's developing a prequel to critically-acclaimed hit show Outlander titled Blood of My Blood with author Diana Gabaldon serving as a consulting producerBritish actor Andrew Whipp (Cursed, The White Princess, Emmerdale Farm) previously portrayed Brian in two episodes of Outlander's first season in 2014-2015.Against his father Lord Lovat's wishes, Brian eloped with Ellen, an accomplished painter, in 1715 during the Great Gathering and they went on to have four children - William, Jenny, Jamie, and Robert.
Ellen tragically passed away, age 38, in 1729 while giving birth to their youngest son Robert, who was stillborn.Outlander showrunner Matthew B.
Roberts will oversee production on the prequel alongside executive producers Maril Davis and Ronald D. Moore. Origin tale: The romantic drama will be centered on Highland warrior Jamie Fraser's (L, Sam Heughan) late parents - Brian Robert David Fraser and Ellen Caitriona Sileas MacKenzie Gravestone: Brian Fraser died, age 49, from apoplexy in 1740 three years before the magical time-traveling arrival of WWII military nurse Claire Randall (Caitríona Balfe) who falls for Jamie Will he return?
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