Outlander Season 7 Trailer Teases Claire Is In Serious Danger

The trailer for Outlander season 7 teases that Claire will be in grave danger as she and Jamie try to map out their futures with each other.

This first look at Outlander season 7 portends serious dangers ahead. When viewers last saw the hit series, Claire (Kaitrina Balfe) was in custody for the murder of Malva Christie (Jessica Reynolds). In the process, she gets separated from Jamie (Sam Heughan). While the duo is often put in jeopardy and sometimes controversy, the next few episodes are sure to make fans of the fantasy series anxious. Outlander's upcoming installment will also feature new and returning actors.

The trailer for Outlander season 7 has now been revealed, just months after filming on the show wrapped. Outlander season 7 is set to premiere on Starz in the summer of 2023, and because of everything that's happened, it looks like Claire will face a grim fate. With a noose around her neck at one point in the shot, and her participation in a funeral procession, Claire's fate looks dire in this upcoming season, even as she and Jamie look to their future together. Check out the trailer below:

What To Expect From Outlander Season 7

The upcoming 7th season of Outlander will reportedly focus on The 2009 novel Echo in the Bone by author Diana Gabaldon. But in addition to continuing Claire and Jamie's ongoing saga, Outlander season 7 will introduce several new faces and bring back others. Starz has announced the return of current House of the Dragon star Graham McTavish as Dougall MacKenzie - Jamie's dead uncle - while Lotte Verbeck is also expected to return as former captor Gillies Duncan. Meanwhile, Steven Kerry will return to play Jamie's friend Ian. Andrew Whipp, Nell Hudson and Layla Burns play Brian Fraser (Jamie's father), Lawher and Joan McGregor, respectively The role of Kimmy.

In terms of the arrival of the new Outlander, viewers can look forward to seeing Dune's Gloria Obianyo as Mercy Woodcock. Her character is described as "a free black woman who weathers the hardships of life in Colonial America." Rod Hallett will play notorious traitor Benedict Arnold. Chris Fulton debuts as Rob Cameron, Roger and Brianna's new friend. Diarmaid Murtagh, Izzy Meikle-Small and Joey Phillips also join the band. In order, they will play Buck McKenzie, and siblings Rachel Hunter and Dr. Denzell Hunter.

But the biggest addition The show could arguably have Charles VanderWater (Lost in Space) portraying an adult William Ransom. Debuting in Season 3 as Jamie's own son, unaware of his parentage, he's outwardly characterized as a well-mannered aristocrat, but beneath the surface there's still a Highlander warmth. Between all the slew of new additions and the planned Outlander prequel centered on Jamie's parents, the franchise is going strong as ever.