House of the Dragon Season 3 Cast and Season 2 Recap Guide
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According to a Variety guide, "House of the Dragon" returns for Season 3 on Sunday night after a two-year break, continuing the Dance of Dragons civil war. Season 3 will kick off with the Battle of the Gullet, described in George R. R. Martin's novel "Fire and Blood" as one of the deadliest naval battles in Westeros history. The season follows the conflict between Rhaenyra Targaryen's black army and the greens led by King Aegon II Targaryen and his mother Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower. Season 2 ended with Aegon severely burned and crippled at the Battle of Rook's Rest, fleeing King's Landing with advisor Larys Strong, while Alicent held a secret meeting with Rhaenyra to allow her to take the capital. The guide provides a list of returning and new characters for Season 3, including details on their roles and Season 2 outcomes. "House of the Dragon" returns for Season 3 on Sunday night after a two-year break, continuing the Dance of Dragons civil war, according to a Variety guide. Season 3 will kick off with the Battle of the Gullet, described in George R. R. Martin's novel "Fire and Blood" as one of the deadliest naval battles in Westeros history. The season follows the conflict between Rhaenyra Targaryen's black army and the greens led by King Aegon II Targaryen and his mother Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower. Season 2 ended with Aegon severely burned and crippled at the Battle of Rook's Rest, fleeing King's Landing with advisor Larys Strong, while Alicent held a secret meeting with Rhaenyra to allow her to take the capital. The guide provides a list of returning and new characters for Season 3, including details on their roles and Season 2 outcomes.
What’s reported
"House of the Dragon" Season 3 premieres on Sunday night after a two-year break.
Season 3 will begin with the Battle of the Gullet, described as one of the deadliest naval battles in Westeros history in George R. R. Martin's novel "Fire and Blood."
Season 2 ended with King Aegon II severely burned and crippled at the Battle of Rook's Rest after his brother Aemond turned on him.
Aegon and his advisor Larys Strong fled King's Landing in disguise at the end of Season 2.
Alicent Hightower held a secret meeting with Rhaenyra, agreeing to let her take King's Landing in exchange for her family's safety.
Daemon Targaryen saw visions at Harrenhal, including a future descendant Daenerys and a White Walker, convincing him to support Rhaenyra.
The guide lists 16 characters: Rhaenyra Targaryen, Daemon Targaryen, Alicent Hightower, Aegon II Targaryen, Aemond Targaryen, Jacaerys Velaryon, Corlys Velaryon, Criston Cole, Helaena Targaryen, Larys Strong, Mysaria, Baela Targaryen, Rhaena Targaryen, Otto Hightower, Hugh Hammer, and Ulf White.
Key figures
Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen
Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon
Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole
Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
Kieran Bew as Hugh Hammer
Tom Bennett as Ulf White
Sources: Variety
