House of the Dragon Season 3 Begins Filming with Key Northern Characters Cast

Tommy Flanagan and Dan Fogler join the cast as Ser Roderick Dustin and Ser Torrhen Manderly, expanding the series' focus on the northern factions in the Targaryen civil war.

Tommy Flanagan has been cast as Ser Roderick Dustin, also known as 'Roddy the Ruin,' a battle-hardened northern warlord leading the Winter Wolves in support of Rhaenyra Targaryen.
Dan Fogler will portray Ser Torrhen Manderly, a clever and well-spoken knight from House Manderly, further emphasizing the involvement of northern factions in the Dance of the Dragons.
Season 3 introduces new characters and expands the narrative scope to include northern houses, reflecting the broader impact of the Targaryen civil war across Westeros.
The season is positioned as the penultimate chapter of the series, setting the stage for the climactic conclusion planned for Season 4.
Returning cast members include Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, and Matt Smith, with James Norton confirmed to play Ormund Hightower, a key figure on the opposing side of the war.