Sassenachs, brace yourselves! The droughtlander is almost over, and the official Outlander page just dropped some behind-the-scenes pics of the Blood of My Blood cast, setting the fandom ablaze like a rogue bonfire at Castle Leoch. While we're still twiddling our thumbs for a concrete release date, these tantalizing glimpses into the prequel, which will explore the steamy romances of Jamie Fraser's parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, and Claire's folks, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, have fans declaring "It's perfect!" before the first episode even airs.
Seriously, the hype is real.
Forget cryptic clues and vague promises, these photos are pure fan service. The official Outlander Instagram account captioned the images with a heartfelt, "Every one of these #BloodOfMyBlood characters is already carved on my heart.
" And judging by the comments section, fans feel the same way. The casting choices have been lauded as nothing short of divine intervention.
"Holy crap they cast Brian perfectly!" one fan exclaimed, summing up the general sentiment. Indeed, Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser looks like he stepped straight out of a Diana Gabaldon novel, all rugged charm and simmering intensity. Another comment raved, "No matter how many times I see it, casting Hermione as Claire’s mum is a freaking FANTASTIC choice.
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