India, Aug. 14 -- The prequel to Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, is now filming its third season in the United Kingdom and will have eight episodes. The penultimate chapter of the Dance of Dragons will shoot into Fall 2025 with a premiere slated for 2026.

According to the Just Jared report, 22 actors have been confirmed to return, and seven new stars will be joining the cast. The report added that with one major star killed off the show in season two and three other series regulars being absent from the cast list, four actors are likely not to return for the latest season.

House of the Dragon Season 3 is expanding its already sprawling ensemble with notable additions. It was earlier revealed that James Norton, Tommy Flanagan, and ...