'Outlander' has been renewed for a final season, which will air as Season 8. However, Jamie Fraser's story is far from over! Starz has given the go-ahead for 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood,' the highly anticipated prequel to the popular drama that has been airing on the premium cabler since 2014.
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According to Variety, a US-based news outlet, the eighth season of 'Outlander' will have ten episodes, following an extended 16-episode Season 7, which is currently in production.
As previously stated, Diana Gabaldon, who also wrote the novel series on which "Outlander" is based, will pen the prequel, which will focus on Jamie's origins through the eyes of his parents while viewers follow Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser's love story. Gabaldon will also serve as a consultant to the producers. Under their Tall Ship Productions banner, Matthew B. Roberts, Ronald D. Moore, and Maril Davis will write and executive produce the prequel, with Roberts also serving as showrunner. 'Outlander' cast members include Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John Bell, David Berry, Caitlin O'Ryan, Paul Gorman, Charles Vandervaart, Izzy Meikle-Small, and Joey Phillips.
The announcement of "Outlander's" final chapter comes months before Season 7's scheduled summer release. Production began the previous year, following Season 6's March premiere. The sixth season, consisting of eight episodes, had previously been postponed due to COVID-19. The seventh season of "Outlander," based on the book "An Echo in the Bone," will consist of 16 episodes.
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