The gripping World War II drama SAS Rogue Heroes has captivated audiences with its intense action and historical intrigue. Created by Steven Knight, the mastermind behind Peaky Blinders, the series follows the formation of the British Special Air Service (SAS) during the darkest days of the war. While Season 2 ended on a thrilling cliffhanger in January 2025, fans are now eagerly searching for details about SAS Rogue Heroes Season 3. In this article, we dive into release date speculation, confirmed and potential cast members, and plot details based on the latest updates.
Release Date Speculation for SAS Rogue Heroes Season 3
As of April 2025, the BBC has not officially confirmed SAS Rogue Heroes Season 3. However, creator Steven Knight has strongly hinted that the series will continue. During an interview on Playlist’s Bingeworthy podcast, Knight stated, “We can’t leave it there. No, no, we will. There’s more to come,” and teased exciting developments for Season 3, particularly for Jack O’Connell’s character, Paddy Mayne.
Based on the production timeline of previous seasons, speculation points to a potential release in late 2026 or early 2027.
SAS Rogue Heroes Season 3 Expected Cast
While the official cast list for Season 3 is yet to be confirmed, the core ensemble is expected to return, based on the historical roles of their characters and Knight’s vision to continue the story. Here’s a look at the likely returning cast:
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Jack O’Connell as Paddy Mayne: The fiery and fearless Paddy Mayne, who took command of the SAS in Season 2, is central to the series. O’Connell’s standout performance makes his return almost certain, with Knight teasing a major arc for Mayne in Season 3.
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Sofia Boutella as Eve Mansour: The enigmatic spy Eve Mansour, presumed dead in Season 1 but revealed to be alive in Season 2, is likely to return, potentially with an expanded role.
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Dominic West as Dudley Clarke: The intelligence officer played by West is expected to continue supporting the SAS’s operations.
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Theo Barklem-Biggs as Reg Seekings, Jacob Ifan as Pat Riley, Jacob McCarthy as Johnny Cooper, Corin Silva as Jim Almonds, Bobby Schofield as Dave Kershaw, and Stuart Campbell as Bill Fraser: These SAS members are likely to return, given their historical significance and survival through Season 2.
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Mark Rowley as Jock McDiarmid and Jack Barton as John Tonkin: Introduced in Season 2, these new recruits could play larger roles in Season 3.
SAS Rogue Heroes Season 3 Potential Plot
SAS Rogue Heroes Season 3 is expected to pick up after the events of Season 2, which concluded in June 1944 with Paddy Mayne and the SAS parachuting into France ahead of D-Day. Knight has expressed his desire to take the series “to the end of the war, and just a bit beyond,” suggesting Season 3 will cover the final stages of World War II and possibly the SAS’s post-war activities.
