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House of the Dragon Season 3 Begins Filming with James Norton as Ormund Hightower

Production on the eight-episode third season kicked off this July in Surrey with Norton serving as an executive producer for a planned 2026 launch.

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Overview

  • Filming formally started in March and this month moved to the Surrey countryside, marking the first on-location shots for Season 3.
  • James Norton has joined the cast as Ormund Hightower and was photographed in full green-and-silver costume, signifying his character’s alliance.
  • On-set images capture a tense exchange between Norton’s Ormund and Matt Smith’s Daemon Targaryen, hinting at an expanded role for both characters.
  • In addition to acting, Norton is credited as an executive producer through Rabbit Track Pictures in collaboration with CBS Studios and the BBC.
  • The upcoming eight-episode season is expected to debut in 2026, though HBO has not yet announced an official premiere date.