Starz recently announced some exciting news for Outlander fans in honor of Father’s Day. The upcoming prequel series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, will feature the original actors’ sons playing the younger versions of their characters. Stephen Walters and Grant O’Rourke, who portrayed Angus Mhor and Rupert MacKenzie in Outlander, proudly shared in a video that their sons, Marlow and Louis, will be stepping into their shoes for the prequel series.
In the video, Walters expressed his joy at seeing their children take on roles that mirror their own characters, saying, “To see our children playing a younger version of us… Even though we’re no longer in it, in a way, we are.” O’Rourke added that they have been capturing moments behind the scenes and taking photos of their sons as they embody the characters of Angus and Rupert.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood will delve into the love stories of Jamie Fraser and Claire’s parents. The series has also announced a host of other cast members, including Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy as Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, and Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine as Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp. Additionally, fans can look forward to seeing Tony Curran as Lord Lovat, Jamie’s grandfather, and a range of other talented actors taking on various roles in the series.
The Outlander spinoff series promises to provide fans with a deeper insight into the lives and relationships of the beloved characters from the original show. With the inclusion of the original actors’ sons in the cast, there is sure to be an added layer of authenticity and connection to the characters that fans have grown to love.
As Outlander: Blood of My Blood continues to announce its cast and share behind-the-scenes glimpses, fans can look forward to a new chapter in the Outlander universe that promises to be both nostalgic and exciting. Stay tuned for more updates on the highly anticipated prequel series and get ready to embark on a journey through time with the Fraser and MacKenzie families once again.