The cable network announced Thursday that it has put into development Outlander: Blood of My Blood, a prequel centered on the love story of Jamie Fraser’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser.
(The spinoff was initially reported to be in the works in February, but this is the first time its been confirmed by Starz.)
Maril Davis and Ronald D. Moore will also serve as EPs, while Outlander author Diana Gabaldon will serve as a consulting producer.
Outlander showrunner Matthew B. Roberts will serve as writer and executive producer.