Hong Kong, Feb. 7 -- fans are still waiting for the final stretch of episodes before the main series runs its course - but production has already begun on the upcoming prequel

.

What's more, it's been revealed that the 10-part series will serve as an origin story for

Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp's parents, rather than just Jamie's, as had originally been believed.

Speaking in

last year, Jamie Fraser star Sam Heughan predicted the new show might even eclipse the original.

he said.

Curious to know more? Here are all the details we know so far about the

prequel.

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