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House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4 first look shows off James Norton's villainous new character in a rage

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House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4 first look shows off James Norton's villainous new character in a rage

James Norton now plays Lord Ormund Hightower in the Game of Thrones spin-off.

James Norton as an enraged Lord Ormund Hightower striking a table with a sword in House of the Dragon season 3.

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Lewis Knight

Published: Wednesday, 8 July 2026 at 12:38 pm

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A dramatic first look at James Norton's character in a rage has been released for House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4.

The Game of Thrones spin-off series from HBO has had an explosive start to its third run, with Norton joining the cast as Lord Ormund Hightower, the cousin of Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and now one of the chief threats to the reign of Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy).

In the third episode, Ormund handed over his ward and Alicent's son, Prince Daeron Targaryen, in a surrender to Rhaenyra's forces, but the end of the episode confirmed that the boy delivered was a decoy, and the real Daeron remains with Ormund, who has now captured the market town of Tumbleton.

Will Rhaernya rain down Fire and Blood on her own citizens to defeat Ormund?

The array of images for next week's halfway point for the season shows an array of cast members, including a pensive Rhaenyra and her husband Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith).

The trailer below also teases more...

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We can also see shots of Alicent and her daughter Helaena Tagraryen (Phia Saban), plus Alicent's brother Ser Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox) and her lover Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), who now appear to be at Harrenhal, where it seems witchy Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin) awaits.

However, the biggest story seems to reside in Tumbleton as we see Lord Ormund in a rage or anguish and striking his sword into a table.

What has occurred to anger the Lord of Oldtown so much? And where is the real Prince Daeron? Considering he has his own dragon, Tessarion, he looks set to be a major player going ahead.

See the full gallery below of everyone who looks to be playing a major role in the coming episode.

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Abhlin Galeya, Ellora Torcha as Kat and Alexandra Moen in House of the Dragon season 3.

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Amanda Collin as Lady Jeyne Arryn seated on a throne in House of the Dragon season 3.

Emma D'Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon season 3.

Emma D'Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen and Matt Smith as King Consort Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon season 3.

Fabien Frankel seated in armour as Ser Criston Cole in House of the Dragon season 3.

Fabien Frankel in armour as Ser Criston Cole surrounded by soldiers in Harrenhal in House of the Dragon season 3.

Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole and Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower on horseback in armour surrounded by soldiers against a rocky background in House of the Dragon season 3.

Freddie Fox seated in armour as Ser Gwayne Hightower in House of the Dragon season 3.

Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers with hands on her hips in House of the Dragon season 3.

James Norton as an enraged Lord Ormund Hightower striking a table with a sword in House of the Dragon season 3.

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Olivia Cooke as Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon season 3.

Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen at night in a nightgown in House of the Dragon season 3.

Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen with her daughter in House of the Dragon season 3.

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A long shot image of Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon and Abubakar Salim as Ser Alyn of Hull speaking amongst soldiers in King's Landing in House of the Dragon season 3.

Tom Bennett as Ulf White in House of the Dragon season 3.