House of the Dragon season 3 officially begins, Tommy Flanagan and Dan Fogler join the cast

House of the Dragon season 3 officially begins

After keeping fans eagerly waiting, House of the Dragon is officially back in action! Season 3 of the popular series has started filming, and there are some exciting updates to share. The new season will once again feature eight episodes, just like the previous seasons, and it promises to bring more drama, intrigue, and action to our screens.

A couple of new faces have joined the cast for the third season. Sons of Anarchy star Tommy Flanagan will be playing the role of Ser Roderick Dustin, while actor Dan Fogler, known for his role in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, will portray Ser Torrhen Manderly. These fresh additions to the cast are sure to spice up the drama as the story unfolds.

The production has also revealed the directors for this season. House of the Dragon will be directed by Clare Kilner, Nina Lopez-Corrado, Andrij Parekh, and Loni Peristere. These talented directors will be bringing the story to life, adding their own unique touch to the show.

The series is based on Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin, taking viewers back over 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. It focuses on the Targaryen family and their complex history. The show is led by Ryan Condal, the showrunner, with George R.R. Martin himself serving as a co-creator and executive producer. Other executive producers include Sara Hess, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Vince Gerardis, David Hancock, and Philippa Goslett.

Fans can expect to see many familiar faces returning for season 3. Cast members like Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Frankel, and Ewan Mitchell will reprise their roles, keeping the story going with their powerful performances. Other returning stars include Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, and many more.

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With filming officially underway, House of the Dragon season 3 is shaping up to be another thrilling chapter in the Targaryen saga. Although the exact release date hasn’t been confirmed, it’s expected that the new season will arrive in 2026.

As the story progresses, viewers can look forward to more intense battles, political maneuvering, and the iconic dragons that made Game of Thrones so unforgettable.