His Dark Materials season 3 is certainly on the way to bring a thrilling ending to Lyra’s fantasy tale.
Based on Philip Pullman’s third book The Amber Spyglass, the 3rd and last season should be on our screens toward the end of 2022. However, the BBC has yet to affirm an official release date.
Here’s everything we know so far about His Dark Materials season 3.
His Dark Materials Season 3 Plot
The forthcoming season is based on the 3rd and last book in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials book series, The Amber Spyglass.
The rebellion against the Authority becomes open warfare, with Asriel attempting to build the new Republic of Heaven. Yet, to accomplish his ends he needs the Subtle Knife, which is presently in Will’s hands.
The His Dark Materials Twitter handle has dropped a few pictures that give a dark, gritty vibe captioned, “The end begins. #hisdarkmaterials #theamberspyglass.”
The end begins.#hisdarkmaterials #theamberspyglass pic.twitter.com/06KKFWgV46
— His Dark Materials (@darkmaterials) December 22, 2021
We’d likewise expect to learn about the angels (or watchers), as well as being taken to new universes, including the Land of the Dead, and a world where elephant-like creatures, known as the mulefa, roam.
And in season 2, there was likewise a moment in the 2nd episode involving a particular bench that was a sign of approval for a defining moment in the 3d book, which alludes to how the series will end.
His Dark Materials Season 3 Cast
The BBC has affirmed that the following characters will all feature: Lyra (Dafne Keen), Will (Amir Wilson), Mrs Coulter (Ruth Wilson), Mary Malone (Simone Kirby), Serafina Pekkala (Ruta Gedmintas), Father MacPhail (Will Keen), and Lord Asriel (James McAvoy).
And some new faces have been added to the cast: Suicide Squad‘s Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Commander Ogunwe, The Durrells‘ Jamie Ward as Father Gomez and Amber Fitzgerald-Woolf as Ama.
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (Justice League), Simon Harrison (Endeavour) and Chipo Chung (Into the Badlands) will show up as rebel angels Balthamos, Baruch and Xaphania, respectively.
In the mean time, Sian Clifford (Fleabag) and Jonathan Aris (Good Omens) will join season 3 as Agent Salmakia and Commander Roke respectively. They’re popular as ‘Gallivespian spies’ in the final Pullman book.
There’s likewise a chance we’ll see Lyra’s friend Roger (Lewin Lloyd), who featured in season 1.
His Dark Materials Season 3 Release Date
As of now, there has been no official release date for His Dark Materials season three. Nonetheless, it is at present in post-production after wrapping shooting at the end of November 2021.
The official His Dark Materials account posted on Twitter, “It has been an incredible six-year journey through the Worlds of #HisDarkMaterials, but it’s time to close the doors on the final chapter. That’s a wrap on Season 3.”
It has been an incredible six year journey through the Worlds of #HisDarkMaterials, but it’s time to close the doors on the final chapter.
That’s a wrap on Season 3. 🎬 pic.twitter.com/IRKO3u6EhX— His Dark Materials (@darkmaterials) November 26, 2021
His Dark Materials Season 3 Trailer
Despite the fact that the shooting has now been completed, we’re still sitting tight for the first trailer for His Dark Materials season 3.