House of the Dragon Season 3 is set to premiere in Summer 2026, with eight episodes. The show is based on George R.R. Martin’s book “Fire & Blood” and explores the Targaryen civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons.
Cast:
– Main Cast:
– Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
– Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
– Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
– Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
– Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
– New Cast Members:
– James Norton as Ormund Hightower
– Tommy Flanagan as Roderick Dustin
– Dan Fogler as Torrhen Manderly
– Annie Shapero as Alysanne Blackwood
– Tom Cullen as Luthor Largent
– Joplin Sibtain as Jon Roxton
– Barry Sloane as Adrian Redfort
Crew:
– Showrunner: Ryan Condal
– Directors: Clare Kilner, Nina Lopez-Corrado, Andrij Parekh, and Loni Peristere
– Writers: Ryan Condal, Sara Hess, Ti Mikkel, David Hancock, and Philippa Goslett
Production:
– Filming began on March 21, 2025, at Leavesden Studios, Watford, and wrapped by October 2025
– The season will cover four major events from George R.R. Martin’s book “Fire & Blood”, including the Battle of the Gullet
– The show will include scenes not in the book, with showrunner Ryan Condal stating that the source material is “an incomplete history” requiring additional storytelling and creative additions
Note: This is just a draft article, and actual details may vary.
