The Sons of Anarchy actor, Tommy Flanagan, will play one of the wildest and most dear characters of the readers of the third season expected

When we believed it The Dragon House I had already given everything in intensity, blood and dragons … arrives Roddy El Ruina To change the rules of the game. The third season of the prequel a game of Thrones It is already in progress and, among its new incorporations, a name stands out that will make many fans rub: Tommy Flanaganthe unforgettable chibs of Children of anarchyAdd to the Targaryen universe to give life to one of the most feared warriors in the North.

Roddy the ruin arrives at the home of the dragon

With his tanned face and his story of hard characters such as steel, Flanagan seems to be born to embody Ser Roderick DustinThe legendary leader of winter wolves. An veteran of a thousand battles, faithful to the cause of the blacks in the “Dance of Dragons” and nicknamed Roddy El Ruina for its brutality in combat. George RR Martin himself described it as “A warrior so old and gray that seemed sculpted by stone“And yes, it has a smell of the epic moment.

Ryan Condal, showrunner of the series, was unable to hide his enthusiasm: “I don’t want to advance too much, but this is one of those characters that fans don’t forget. I am very proud of the role we wrote for him.” And it’s not less. Roddy It is a key figure in Fire and bloodThe book on which the series is based and its arrival marks a turning point in the Targaryen civil war. Because when the North enter the war, they don’t do it halfway.

The winter wolvesThe army leads Roddy, is made up of 2,000 veterans warriors, hardened by the cold and battle. According to history, they are men who know that they will probably die in the south … yet they march with honor and fury. Has anyone else chills?

But Flanagan is not the only novelty of the cast. Also adds And fogler (Fantastic Beasts) Like Looks dryAnother northern gentleman who will surely give a lot of game. And from February we know it James Norton Will be Ormund HightowerKey piece on the green side.

What to expect from the third season?

Although HBO has not yet revealed the exact release date (it is said to be inside 2026), we already know that this The third season will be the penultimate Before the great result. Those of us who have read the book know that curves, betrayals and dragons arrive. The script promises not to respond and with the war already declared, Each episode will be a battlefield.

Of course, the great faces of the series also return: Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith Y Ewan MitchellAmong others, they will continue to guide this Shakespearean tragedy with fire dyes and steel. Because this is no longer what you feel on the throne, but those who survive the storm.

An actor with the soul of Guerrero

Tommy Flanagan is much more than the chib of Children of anarchy. We also saw it Gladiator like the faithful cycle and inside Brave heart Like Morison. His experience in historical films makes him A perfect signature for a saga like this. With that face carved by a blow and a voice that it imposes simply by opening the mouth, it promises to become a favorite of the public.

The Condal said clearly: “It is a real pleasure to work with him. I can’t wait for what he does with the character.”

And if Roddy ruins her in the books is already a legend, imagine what Flanagan can do with that material. Imagine his speeches, his battles, his frozen appearance before squaring. You may not have a dragon, but you don’t need it. Roddy is the northern dragon.