James Norton has been tapped to portray Ormund Hightower in Season 3 of HBO's House of the Dragon, Deadline has learned.

House of the Dragon has added Happy Valley star James Norton to its season 3 cast. The Game of Thrones prequel series was renewed for a third instalment last summer, before season two had even been released.

The third season of HBO 's popular series House of the Dragon has made a major casting decision. Actor James Norton, known for his work in Happy Valley and Restless, will play Ormund Hightower, Variety reported. The character was referenced in the second season but never appeared on screen.

Season 3 of House of the Dragon will begin filming this year, but fans may have to wait until 2026 to watch it. Rhys Ifans hinted at the start of shooting for season three, portraying Ser Otto Hightower in the series.

House of the Dragon” has found its Ormund Hightower. Variety has learned exclusively that James Norton will join the HBO show’s upcoming third season as Ormund. The official description for the character states that he is “Otto's (Rhys Ifans) nephew,

House of the Dragon Season 2 was light on the action but heavy on the intrigue. Most fans assumed that the first season was going to be the build-up to the Dance of the Dragons, and Season 2 would include multiple bloody battles between the Blacks and the Greens.

The character has been mentioned but not yet seen on the "Game of Thrones" prequel.The Lord of Oldtown has officially entered the Dance of Dragons.House of the Dragon has cast English actor James Norton as Ormund Hightower for season 3,