Starz’s New Romantasy Series Is the Perfect ‘Outlander’ Replacement
Starz is developing a screen adaptation of Lauren Palphreyman’s romantasy novel *The Wolf King*, which the article presents as a possible successor to *Outlander*’s blend of romance, historical setting and Scottish scenery. The move reflects broadcasters’ interest in adapting popular romantasy books, and gives Starz another love story with supernatural elements after *Outlander* ended.
The story follows Aurora, a princess promised in marriage to secure a political alliance. After she saves a captured young werewolf from a fight to the death, the alpha Callum takes her north, where wolf clans are organising amid a brewing conflict. Aurora becomes caught between her growing attraction to Callum and the more mysterious wolf Blake; the article also notes that *Outlander* prequel *Blood of My Blood* continues that franchise.
In short
- Starz is adapting Lauren Palphreyman’s romantasy novel *The Wolf King*.
- The story centres on a princess, werewolves and a brewing conflict.
- The article sees it as a potential successor to *Outlander*.
Explained simply
Romantasy combines romance with fantasy elements such as magic or supernatural beings. Lauren Palphreyman’s novel The Wolf King centres on Aurora, a princess whose planned marriage is meant to secure a political alliance.
After Aurora saves a young werewolf, the alpha Callum takes her north, where wolf clans are preparing for conflict. She finds herself drawn to Callum and to Blake, another wolf whose motives are less clear.
The story is being developed for television by Starz, the broadcaster behind Outlander, a romantic drama known for its historical setting and Scottish landscapes. Its Outlander prequel, Blood of My Blood, is also continuing the franchise, while adaptations of popular romantasy books have become an area of interest for broadcasters.