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Australian-British Actor to Play Legendary Warrior in 'House of the Dragon' Season 3
30 Jul
Summary
- Australian-British actor Annie Shapero cast as Alysanne Blackwood, a fierce female warrior
- Blackwood plays a key role in the "Dance of the Dragons" civil war in the Targaryen dynasty
- Blackwood will appear in 5 out of 8 episodes of the upcoming third season

In the upcoming third season of the HBO series "House of the Dragon," Australian-British actor Annie Shapero will be playing the role of Alysanne Blackwood, a fierce female warrior known as "Black Aly." Blackwood is a key character in the "Dance of the Dragons," the civil war that ripped apart the powerful Targaryen dynasty, and she will be fighting for Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, played by Emma D'Arcy in the series.
Blackwood is not a series regular, but she will be appearing in 5 out of the 8 episodes of the third season, which is set to release next year. The character is known for her fearlessness and her role in the Targaryen civil war, and her storyline is likely to be a significant part of the upcoming season.
Shapero, who has previously appeared in shows like "Red Skies" and "The Border," joins a growing list of new cast members for the third season of "House of the Dragon," including James Norton, Tommy Flanagan, and Dan Fogler. The series has been a huge hit for HBO, and the third season is expected to continue the epic saga of the Targaryen dynasty.