Amazon.com Inc unveiled the first cast of actors for its highly anticipated 'The Lord of the Rings' streaming television series on Tuesday, including two 'Game of Thrones' veterans, and said production would begin in New Zealand next month. Nine new characters will be joining the cast Game of Thrones for season five of HBO’s flagship fantasy drama. HBO is moving full-speed ahead with its Game of Thrones prequel series. We're crossing our fingers. His path ultimately led to Game of Thrones, now in its eighth and final series . Game of Thrones star Joe Naufahu, left, at a Wild West Rural Field Day in Feilding in 2017. Here are all the new faces you'll see in season 8. Meet the full cast and the director! Here are all the new faces you'll see in season 8. Game of Thrones already has a lot of characters, but there's room for more.