In September, the series officially announced new casting alerts via social media. Outlander actor Steven Cree will play Gallowglass, a good-looking vampire who also happens to be Matthew’s nephew. Actor James Purefoy will play Phillipe, the founder of the Congregation and Matthew’s step-father. 

“To have such high caliber talent joining an already exceptional ensemble is a testament to Deborah Harkness’ brilliant novels, Pete McTighe and Susie Conklin’s scripts, and to the immensely talented cast and crew working to bring all to life,” executive producer Jane Tranter said (via Entertainment Weekly).

Adding, “The bar was set high with Season 1, but Season 2 is already shaping up to take fans into a new realm as we follow Diana and Matthew into Elizabethan England. With cast like this they will not be disappointed.” 

Well, we certainly can’t wait to watch these characters’ storylines unfold … and how Matthew and Diana cope with living in 1590.