HBO back in North Wales to film House of the Dragon season 3
The hit HBO series, which tells the story of House Targaryen, is based on George R.R. Martin's 'Fire & Blood' books and is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
North Wales has already featured on the Game of Thrones spin-off, with filming for past series' having taken place at spots including:
North Wales has been used for the filming of previous seasons of House of the Dragon. (Image: Paula Hanks-Jones)
Warner Bros. confirmed last month (May 31, 2025) that production had commenced on the third season of HBO's House of the Dragon.
Film crews have now been spotted in North Wales, with reports that production is set to run throughout June and July.
The sites that will be used for filming, according to the Facebook group House of the Dragon Wales, are:
Film crews have already been photographed at Dinorwig Quarry, Craig yr Undeb (Union Rock) and Flagstaff Quarry.
One of the stars of the show, Matt Smith (who plays Daemon Targaryen), has also reportedly been spotted in North Wales, filming scenes for House of the Dragon.
HBO and Warner Bros. have been contacted for comment.
Season three of House of the Dragon is set to feature a host of new and returning characters.
EXCLUSIVE: James Norton will join 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 as Ormund Hightower. https://t.co/JdcUBbfsBH
Returning cast members include:
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New cast members for season three of the Game of Thrones spin-off include:
A release date for season three of House of the Dragon has yet to be revealed.
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