Starz Commits to Two More Seasons of Outlander

BEVERLY HILLS: Starz has ordered a third and fourth installment of the original series Outlander, continuing the stories from more books in Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling franchise.

Season three will be based on the third of the eight books in the Outlander series, entitled Voyager. Season four will be based on the fourth book in the series, Drums of Autumn.

Sony Pictures Television will again be a partner. Ronald D. Moore is executive producer.

Chris Albrecht, the CEO of Starz, said: “Outlander is like nothing seen before on television. From its depiction of a truly powerful female lead character, to the devastating decimation of the Highlander way of life, to what is a rarely seen genuine and timeless love story, it is a show that not only transports the viewer, but inspires the passion and admiration of its fans. On this 25th anniversary of the publication of the first book in the U.S., we are thrilled and honored to be able to continue the story that began with author Diana Gabaldon, and is brought to life by the incredibly talented Ronald D. Moore. There are no better storytellers for Outlander than this team, both in front and behind the camera.”

“The world of Jamie and Claire is expansive and emotionally complex. The audience has rewarded Outlander with their praise and loyalty, and we know we will deliver the best seasons yet in the years ahead,” said Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, presidents of U.S. programming and production at Sony Pictures Television. “Starz has been an incredible partner and has truly helped shape this into one of the most iconic premiere series on the air today.”