Outlander: Blood of My Blood cast and character guide - Who plays whom in the latest drama prequel?

Outlander: Blood of My Blood is a historical romance drama that revives the original Outlander show and is a prequel series. Developed by Matthew B. Roberts, the show features Harriet Slater, Jeremy Irvine, and others. Based on the characters by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, is about the love stories of Jamie and Claire’s parents.

While Jamie’s parents are Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie, who fall in love with each other in 18th century Scotland, Claire’s parents are Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, who fall for each other during World War I. The show has elements of fantasy, romance, and adventure, and the show premiered on August 8, 2025 on STARZ.

Here's a quick list of who plays whom in the historical romance drama.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood cast and character guide

• Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie – The actress played the role of Sandra Onslow in the DC series, Pennyworth and is from Leicester, UK. Slater has also worked in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Belgravia: The Next Chapter. The actress plays Ellen in Outlander: Blood of My Blood, who is Jamie’s mother.

• Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser – Roy is from Greenock, Scotland and is therefore more attuned to Scottish culture. He has appeared in projects like Picture Perfect Lies, Meeting You, Meeting Me, and more. In the show, he plays the father of Jamie and Brian is the bastard son of Simon Lord Lovat.

• Hermoine Corfield as Julia Moriston – Corfield is from London and has appeared in movies like Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and other projects like The Misfits, and Rust Creek. The actress plays Julia in Outlander: Blood of My Blood, who is the mother of Claire and instead of dying in a car crash as was shown in the original show, the prequel showcases how Julia time-traveled.

• Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp – The actor is from Gamlingay, UK, and was seen on War Horse, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Benediction, and more. The actor plays Henry on the show, who is Claire’s father and has not died in a car crash, but has gone back in time to 18th century Scotland. He must reunite with his wife and get back to his daughter.

Other cast and characters in Outlander: Blood of My Blood

The show also has many supporting roles that are played by various actors. Sam Retford plays Dougal MacKenzie, who is Ellen’s brother. Retford has worked in Ralph and Katie and S.A.M. Then, Seamus McLean Ross plays Colum MacKenzie, who is Ellen’s oldest brother. The actor has worked in Payback and Rebus. Rory Alexander plays Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, who is Brian’s best friend and Jamie’s future godfather. Fraser has worked in Inland, Dark Windows, and more. Sally Messham plays Mrs. Fitz, who plays the younger version of the character in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. The actress is known for Aftersun. Peter Mullan is seen as Red Jacob MacKenzie, who is Ellen’s father and the actor is known for Ozark and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

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Outlander: Blood of My Blood is available on STARZ.

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