“Outlander” Prequel Series Reportedly Happening at STARZ

This is one of those stories that’s persisted for some time. Back in 2020, there was chatter that STARZ was actively developing multiple spinoffs of their hit series “Outlander.” Things kind of got quiet after that, what with a still-ongoing worldwide pandemic and all.

But this morning, according to a report, an “Outlander” prequel series is apparently in the works.

Variety cites ‘sources’ who indicate Matthew B. Roberts, current “Outlander” showrunner, will write and executive produce the project. The outlet goes on to say that Ronald D. Moore (series creator) and Maril Davis (executive producer) will also be involved via Tall Ship Productions.

What could an “Outlander” prequel be about? Well, author Diana Gabaldon has no shortage of stories inside the universe she created. Things like the young Lord John Grey series, “Virgins” which details young Ian Murray and Jamie Fraser’s time in France, possible stories about Claire as a young woman with her Uncle Lamb, and Roger’s soldier father.

We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news. “Outlander” season 6 will premiere on March 6th on STARZ.

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Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.

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