House of the Dragon Season 3 Casts Annie Shapero as Key Blackwood Leader

Annie Shapero has been cast as Alysanne "Black Aly" Blackwood in the highly anticipated third season of HBO's House of the Dragon. Black Aly is a fierce warrior and noblewoman from House Blackwood, known for her loyalty to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen during the Dance of the Dragons civil war, and her future marriage to Lord Cregan Stark, linking her to House Stark. Though not a series regular, Shapero is expected to appear in five of the eight episodes, with her character playing a pivotal role in both military battles and political alliances, including commanding archers during key conflicts such as the Battle of the Kingsroad. Production is underway in the UK, and the season will further explore the escalating war between the Blacks and the Greens. Shapero, an Australian-British actress, brings a fresh dynamic to the series, which is already seeing additions like James Norton, Tommy Flanagan, and Dan Fogler. Her involvement is generating excitement among fans for the expansion of the story into the North and Riverlands, highlighting Black Aly's significant influence in the Targaryen civil war.