'House of the Dragon' Season 3 Begins Production with New Cast Additions

HBO confirms filming is underway for the eight-episode season, introducing pivotal characters Ser Roderick Dustin and Ser Torrhen Manderly.

Tommy Flanagan will portray Ser Roderick Dustin, also known as 'Roddy the Ruin,' a seasoned Northern warrior leading the Winter Wolves in the Targaryen civil war.
Dan Fogler joins the cast as Ser Torrhen Manderly, a clever and well-spoken knight from House Manderly of White Harbor.
Season 3 will feature the long-awaited Battle of the Gullet, a major naval conflict omitted from Season 2 due to production constraints.
Showrunner Ryan Condal addresses creative tensions with George R.R. Martin, emphasizing the challenges of adapting 'Fire & Blood' while balancing practical production needs.
The new season, expected to air in 2026, will serve as the penultimate chapter in the series, advancing the conflict between Team Black and Team Green.