The third season of “Dragon House” is building anticipation for its release. Just a few days before the premiere, fans are gearing up for the battle of a lifetime as the season promises to be even more brutal and bloody than the first two. Before its release, there were many changes in the overall cast members. Here’s what we know about who’s coming back, who’s leaving and who’s making their debut this season.
Who’s all back for the third season of ‘House of the Dragon’
Many beloved cast members are returning for the third season of ‘House of the Dragon.’ It includes Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen, Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen, Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon, Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II, and Fabien Cholney as Ser Criston Frankel.Other returnees include Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria, Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower, Harry Collett as Prince Jacaerys ‘Jace’ Velaryon, Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen, Phoebe Campbell as Lady Rhaena Targaryen, Jefferson Kill as the twins Lord Jason Lannister and Ser Tyland Lannister, Matthew Needham as Lord Lanister, Matthew Needham as Hugh Hammer, Kurt Egyiawan as Grand Maester Orwyle, Abubakar Salim as Alyn. in Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, and Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull.
Who will all be leaving ‘House of the Dragon’ before season 3?
Many did not return for the third season of ‘House of the Dragon.’ One of them is the character Rhaenys Targaryen, played by Eve Best. He died in episode 4 of season 2, meaning his story in this timeline ended. Ser Erryk and Ser Arryk Cargyll, played by real-life twins Elliott Tittensor and Luke Tittensor, will also not be returning as their characters were killed off in the second episode last season. Finally, Jaehaerys Targaryen, played by Jude Rock, will not appear in the third season either, as he was killed in the season 2 premiere.Simon Russell Beale joined the cast as Ser Simon Strong last season, but is no longer on the official cast list for season 3, suggesting he won’t be reprising his role. Additionally, Tom Taylor played Lord Cregan Stark in season 2, but was not listed for the third season.
New members of ‘House of the Dragon’ season 3
Pearl Clark is one of the newcomers who joined the third season of ‘House of the Dragon.’ She will replace Lulu Barker in the role of Princess Jaehaera Targaryen. With a time jump, Jaehaera was a small child last season, and will be 10 years old in season 3.Annie Shapero joins the cast as Alysanne Blackwood, along with Barry Sloane as Ser Adrian Redfort, Joplin Sibtain as Ser ‘Bold’ Jon Roxton, Tommy Flanagan as Ser Roderick Dustin, Dan Fogler as Ser Torrhen Manderly, and James Norton as Ormund Hightower.When and where to watch ‘House of the Dragon’ season 3?The latest season will be released on June 21, 2026, internationally on HBO and Max. For Indian fans, it is also available for JioHotstar streaming.
