In this special press conference edition, we dive into the heart of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, the highly anticipated prequel to the beloved Outlander series. Recorded live with the cast, this episode captures the energy, camaraderie, and creative vision behind the show’s exploration of ancestry, identity, and the enduring pull of legacy.
Actors Tony Curran, Rory Alexander, Sam Retford, Conor MacNeill, and Seamus McLean Ross share candid reflections on stepping into historical roles that echo through time. From the emotional weight of portraying real lineage to the thrill of expanding the Outlander universe, this conversation reveals how sci-fi and historical drama intersect to illuminate the human experience.
What You Will Hear
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A candid discussion on whether the series further complicates the MacKenzie family dynamics—and how those tensions ripple across generations
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Speculation on Rory Alexander’s portrayal of Murtagh: do his feelings for Ellen MacKenzie bear any fruit, or are they destined to remain unspoken?
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A provocative question raised: why was no successor chosen within the clan, and what does that omission say about power, tradition, and change?
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