The third season of ‘House of the Dragon’ has built anticipation for its release. With only days until the premiere, fans are gearing up for a battle of a lifetime as the season is promised to be even more violent and gory than the first two. Ahead of its release, there have been many changes to the overall cast members. Here is what we know so far about who is returning, who’s leaving and who’s making their debut this season.
Who all are returning for the third season of ‘House of the Dragon’
Many beloved cast members are returning for the third season of ‘House of the Dragon.’ This 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 Frankel as Ser Criston Cole.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 Hall as twins Lord Jason Lannister and Ser Tyland Lannister, Matthew Needham as Lord Larys Strong, Tom Bennett as Ulf White, Kieran Bew as Hugh Hammer, Kurt Egyiawan as Grand Maester Orwyle, Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, and Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull.
Who all are leaving ‘House of the Dragon’ before season 3
Several are not returning for the third season of ‘House of the Dragon.’ One of them is the character Rhaenys Targaryen, played by Eve Best. She died in episode 4 of season 2, meaning her story in this timeline ended. Ser Erryk and Ser Arryk Cargyll, played by real twins Elliott Tittensor and Luke Tittensor, will also not be returning as their characters were killed off in the second episode of the last season. Lastly, Jaehaerys Targaryen, played by Jude Rock, will also not appear in the third season, as he was killed off in the season 2 premiere.Simon Russell Beale joined the cast as Ser Simon Strong in the last season, but has been left off the official cast list for season 3, suggesting he will not reprise his role. Additionally, Tom Taylor played Lord Cregan Stark in season 2, but has not been listed for the third season.
New joinees for ‘House of the Dragon’ season 3
Pearl Clark is one of the new joinees for the third season of ‘House of the Dragon.’ She will be replacing Lulu Barker in the role of Princess Jaehaera Targaryen. With a time jump, Jaehaera was a toddler in the last season, and will be 10 years old in season 3.Annie Shapero has joined 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 3The latest season will release on June 21, 2026, internationally on HBO and Max. For Indian fans, it will also be available for streaming on JioHotstar.
