‘House of the Dragon’ Lifts the Lid on One of Its Soon-to-Be Fan-Favorite Characters
House of the Dragon is set to introduce a new character, Roddy the Ruin, in its upcoming third season. Portrayed by Tommy Flanagan, Roddy is a seasoned warrior who joins Rhaenyra's side in the battle for the Iron Throne. The character is described as a Viking warrior with a fierce spirit, promising to resonate with viewers.
- ▪Roddy the Ruin, also known as Ser Roderick Dustin, will be a key character in House of the Dragon's third season.
- ▪Tommy Flanagan, known for his role in Sons of Anarchy, will portray Roddy, bringing an outlaw spirit to the character.
- ▪Roddy's army consists of battle-tested warriors who leave their homeland to support Rhaenyra's claim to the throne.
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House of the Dragon mostly concerns itself with Targaryens or Targaryen-adjacent family members. It makes sense; they are the dynasty battling for control of Westeros. But as we’ve seen in all of HBO’s George R.R. Martin adaptations, especially Game of Thrones but also A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the land is vast and the population is very diverse. This fact will come into focus in season three, when Rhaenyra’s Team Black will add powerful new fighters to its side: the Winter…
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