House of the Dragon Season 3 Cast and Characters: Who’s New and Who’s Returning?

House of the Dragon’s third season is formally in manufacturing, and we’ve discovered not solely who will probably be returning for this penultimate season, but in addition who will probably be becoming a member of the expansive solid of the Game of Thrones prequel.

It could be lots to maintain observe of who’s who and which dragon belongs to who and all that in George R.R. Martin’s universe, so we hope this character information will enable you to study all it’s good to know in regards to the new and acquainted characters that may have a component to play on this upcoming season.

Returning Cast:

Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen

Emma D’Arcy is returning as Rhaenyra Targaryen and can stay one of the vital necessary gamers on this Dance of Dragons alongside her dragon Syrax. The Season 2 finale noticed her having a fateful assembly with Alicent, who promised her the Red Keep if she let her, Helaena, and Jaehaera go away the dominion in peace.

We additionally noticed Daemon pledge his allegiance and his military to Rhaenyra, which suggests Team Black now has seven dragons and two armies to make the most of in its try and take King’s Landing and the Iron Throne.

Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen

Matt Smith will probably be again in Season 3 because the unpredictable Daemon Targaryen, following the large second within the Season 2 finale when he vowed his allegiance and armed forces to Rhaenyra after his imaginative and prescient from Alys Rivers – sure, that large look into the long run that included a glimpse of Daenerys Targaryen and her three dragon eggs, the White Walkers, and extra.

Daemon and his dragon steed Caraxes will probably be within the entrance traces within the cost to take King’s Landing.

Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower

Olivia Cooke’s Alicent Hightower ended final season with the provide of a deal that would change the course of Westeros eternally. In trade for the lives of herself, Helaena, and Jaehaera, she would give Rhaenyra the Red Keep and, in flip, the Iron Throne. This looks like a sensible play for peace, however we all know issues by no means go as deliberate on this world – particularly since Rhaenyra desires Alicent’s son Aegon lifeless.

Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Rhys Ifans’ Otto Hightower was final seen within the finale in a jail cell. Of course, his massive confrontation together with his grandson Aegon earlier within the season, the place he was eliminated as Hand of the King, led to this second (apparently his plan of returning to Oldtown went awry in some unspecified time in the future). Season 3 ought to see the return of Otto in an enormous means, and discovering out the place he’s been will more than likely be an enormous plot level in these upcoming episodes.

Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen

Aegon II was betrayed by his brother Aemond on the Battle of Rook’s Rest when Vhagar was ordered to fireside upon the king and his dragon, Sunfyre. Aegon barely survived the assault and a few thought he may by no means awaken. During his brother’s restoration, Aemond was chosen to behave as Regent and Protector of the Realm, and he additionally took the time to go to the injured Aegon and violently warn him to not communicate the reality of what had occurred.

Larys Strong stepped in and provided a plan to assist Aegon and preserve him protected from his brother, and the finale noticed them on their strategy to Essos in hopes of returning at some point to grab energy.

Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen

Phia Saban’s Helaena Targaryen took an enormous stand towards Aemond when she refused to experience her dragon Dreamfyre into battle. Furthermore, she revealed that she is aware of Aemond betrayed Aegon and that she has seen a imaginative and prescient of his loss of life. She additionally seems in Daemon’s imaginative and prescient from Alys Rivers, which reveals how highly effective and impactful her function within the destiny of Westeros will probably be.

Oh, and naturally, Alicent included her within the proposed deal to offer Rhaenyra the Red Keep.

Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen

Ewan Mitchell’s Aemond, who was made Regent and Protector of the Realm after he betrayed Aegon, wasn’t having the perfect of instances in the course of the finale. Not solely did he fail to persuade Helaena to experience her dragon Dreamfyre into battle, however he retreated from Dragonstone and cowardly attacked Sharp Point after he noticed how outnumbered he and Vhagar have been in comparison with Team Black’s dragons.

Despite that, Aemond and Vhagar are one of the vital formidable pairs in Westeros and can certainly play an enormous function within the conflict to return.

Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon

Steve Toussaint’s Corlys Velaryon, the top of House Velaryon who’s also called the Sea Snake, was final seen setting sail to enter battle alongside his son, Alyn of Hull. In Season 3, they seem like on a crash course with not solely the Greyjoy Navy, but in addition the Triarchy.

Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon

Harry Collett’s Jacaerys Velaryon and his dragon, Vermax, are two of Team Black’s strongest members. He took on a a lot larger function in Season 2 by serving to his mom, Rhaenyra, and Season 3 ought to be no totally different. That is that if the dragonseed commoners Ulf, Hugh, and Addam don’t drive him mad earlier than then.

Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole

Fabien Frankel’s Criston Cole had his complete life shaken up by witnessing the facility of dragons, and he was final seen marching towards Harrenhal with Gwayne Hightower. Hey, no less than he gave us the good quote “The dragons dance and males are like mud beneath their ft, and all our positive ideas, all our endeavors… are as nothing.”

Matthew Needham as Larys Strong

When we final noticed Matthew Needham’s Larys Strong, he was serving to an injured Aegon escape to Essos to get better and return at some point sooner or later as king once more. However, Larys at all times has one thing up his sleeve, and Season 3 ought to give us no less than a small glimpse into his grander imaginative and prescient.

Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull

Abubakar Salim’s Alyn of Hull is the bastard son of Lord Corlys Velaryon and was final seen crusing alongside his father as they headed to conflict.

Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria

Sonoya Mizuno’s Mysaria has change into fairly highly effective in Westeros as she is the top of a community of spies in King’s Landing. She seems to be serving to Rhaenyra, however something might occur in Season 3.

Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen

Baela, who rides the dragon Moondancer, was final seen at Dragonstone alongside her husband, Jacaerys.

Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen

Rhaena had one of many greatest cliffhanger moments of the Season 2 finale as she lastly caught as much as the wild dragon of the Vale. If she will tame this wild dragon, she’s going to change into a considerably bigger a part of the battles to return.

Oscar Eskinazi as Joffrey Velaryon

Oscar Eskinazi’s Joffrey Velaryon could also be younger, however he’s bonded to the dragon Tyraxes and will flip the tides within the wars to return… if he stays alive.

Jefferson Hall as Tyland Lannister

Tyland Lannister was the star of the early elements of Season 2’s finale, as he was attempting to barter with the Triarchy to assist break Rhaenyra’s blockade. While he could have provided the Stepstones to them, it was a bout of mud wrestling with Captain Lohar that satisfied them to sail with him.

Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull

Addam of Hull did the unthinkable in Season 2 – he bonded with Seasmoke after Laenor was presumed lifeless. He additionally had an epic second with Rhaenyra on a seashore the place he pledged loyalty to her. At the top of the season, he was with the opposite dragonseed and making ready for the battles forward at Dragonstone.

Tom Bennett as Ulf

Ulf is a little bit of a wildcard as he’s a dragonseed who bonded with Silverwing and is now a part of Team Black. However, he’s not one to play by the principles and fall in line, so he could possibly be a legal responsibility going ahead for Rhaenyra.

Kieran Bew as Hugh

Hugh is one other dragonseed, and his massive declare to fame in Season 2 was bonding with the dragon Vermithor. He’s additionally a blacksmith and desires to show that he is usually a beneficial member of Team Black.

Kurt Egyiawan as Orwyle

Orwyle is a Grand Maester and was integral in serving to Aegon get better after he was betrayed by Aemond.

Freddie Fox as Gwayne Hightower

Gwayne Hightower was final seen marching towards Harrenhal with Criston Cole, who’s stuffed with despair after seeing the true energy of dragons.

Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers

Rhaenyra owes due to Alys Rivers as she gave Daemon the imaginative and prescient that led to him pledging his loyalty and armed forces to her. She lives at Harrenhal and will affect much more of the occasions to return.

Could John Macmillan Return as Laenor Velaryon?

We haven’t seen Laenor Velaryon since he was despatched into exile in Essos, however he might make his return in Season 3. As for his dragon Seasmoke, he has a brand new rider in Addam of Hull, which might clearly complicate issues if he have been to return at some point.

New Cast:

James Norton as Ormund Hightower

James Norton will probably be taking part in Lord Ormund Hightower, who’s the top of House Hightower and the Lord of Oldtown. In Season 2, it was revealed that Ormund despatched his military to assist Team Green.

Norton has beforehand been seen in Playing Nice, Bob Marley: One Love, Little Women, Mr. Jones, Happy Valley, McMafia, and extra.

Tommy Flanagan as Ser Roderick Dustin

Ser Roderick Dustin, who will probably be performed by Tommy Flanagan in Season 3, is the Lord of Barrowtown and is also called Roddy the Ruin. He additionally leads a big military of savage Northmen often known as the Winter Wolves.

Flanagan’s previous work contains Gladiator, Sons of Anarchy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Braveheart, The Saint, Face/Off, Alien vs. Predator, Westworld, and extra.

Dan Fogler as Ser Torrhen Manderly

Dan Fogler has been solid as Ser Torrhen Manderly, who’s the son of Lord Desmond Manderly and the long run Lord of White Harbor.

Fogler is greatest identified for his time as Jacob Kowalski within the Fantastic Beasts franchise in addition to Fanboys, Balls of Fury, Good Luck Chuck, The Walking Dead, The Goldbergs, and rather more.

For extra, take a look at our explainer of the ending of Season 2, our overview of House of the Dragon Season 2, and showrunner Ryan Condal’s newest feedback on George R.R. Martin’s criticisms of the present.