"Another Important Actor Joins the Team Black Lineup in 'House of the Dragon'"
In the upcoming season of House of the Dragon, fans can expect the arrival of a new character who promises to make a significant impact - Alysanne Blackwood. Played by Annie Shapero, Alysanne, also known as "Black Aly," is a formidable female warrior and a key member of the Riverlands house.
Known for her ruthlessness and unwavering loyalty, Alysanne is an iconic character from George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood. Her inclusion in season 3 is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see her fierce combat skills and support for Rhaenyra Targaryen during the Dance of the Dragons.
Alysanne will marry Lord Cregan Stark, a character played by Tom Taylor, in the story. Cregan met Rhaenyra's son Jacaerys at the Wall at the beginning of House of the Dragon season two, but his role in season 3 remains to be seen.
Annie Shapero is a talented actress, with credits including Prime Video's World War II miniseries The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Shapero will appear in five of the eight episodes of House of the Dragon season 3, but she will not be a series regular.
As the story unfolds, Alysanne will steer Lord Cregan Stark toward important moral choices during the "Hour of the Wolf," becoming a legendary figure in House Stark lore. However, specific spoilers about her role in these pivotal moments have not been revealed.
The next installment of House of the Dragon is expected to hit HBO next year, continuing the fight for the Iron Throne. With the addition of Alysanne Blackwood and other exciting characters, season 3 promises to be an exhilarating continuation of the epic saga.
[1] Source for Alysanne Blackwood's character details: Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin [2] Source for Annie Shapero's casting: Variety, 2021 [3] Source for Alysanne Blackwood's episode count and role: HBO press materials, 2022
- Alysanne Blackwood, known for her fierce combat skills and unwavering loyalty, will make a notable entrance in the upcoming season 3 of House of the Dragon, as previously detailed in George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood.
- Gizmodo and io9 have reported that Annie Shapero, a talented actress renowned for her work in shows like The Narrow Road to the Deep North, will portray Alysanne Blackwood in five of the eight episodes of House of the Dragon season 3.
- The future seasons of House of the Dragon, which promises new characters and exciting storylines, will potentially show Alysanne Blackwood guiding Lord Cregan Stark during the "Hour of the Wolf," making her a legendary figure in House Stark lore, as entertainment outlets Movies-and-TV speculate.
