Outlander's Sam Heughan gives honest verdict on spin-off series Blood of my Blood
ok.co.ukOutlander’s Sam Heughan has spoken out about the upcoming spin-off series Blood of my Blood that is currently filming in Scotland alongside the eighth and final season of Outlander.
It’s a prequel of sorts thanks to the original series’ time-travelling timelines that will delve into the early lives of Jamie’s parents in the 18th century, and also focus on Claire Fraser’s parents in England during World War I.
Speaking on a panel at Outlander convention Land Con 6 in Paris, Scottish actor Heughan, who has played the role of dashing highlander Jamie Fraser in the hit fantasy series since 2014, gave his opinion on the new show. “If you love Outlander, you’re going to love Blood of my Blood,” he told the audience. “I’m really excited about this show.There is so much to look forward to.This show, I can’t give anything away, but I’m going to be the biggest fan.
I’ve been hearing stories about the actors, about the characters, and the storyline… I can’t wait to see it.” The cast of Blood of my Blood includes Hermione Corfield as Claire’s mother Julia and War Horse’s Jeremy Irvine as Henry, Claire’s father, and the two stars, wearing 1910-style outfits, were recently spotted filming scenes for the series in Glasgow.The actors playing Jamie’s 18th century Scottish relatives include Mayflies star Tony Curran as Lord Lovat, Rory Alexander as a young Murtagh (Jamie’s godfather) and The Tourist’s Conor MacNeill as Fraser family lawyer Ned Gowan.
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