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. We're crossing our fingers.

Game of Thrones star Joe Naufahu, left, at a Wild West Rural Field Day in Feilding in 2017. Game of Thrones already has a lot of characters, but there's room for more. Here are all the new faces you'll see in season 8. Meet the full cast and the director! HBO is moving full-speed ahead with its Game of Thrones prequel series. His path ultimately led to Game of Thrones, now in its eighth and final series . Nine new characters will be joining the cast Game of Thrones for season five of HBO’s flagship fantasy drama. Here are all the new faces you'll see in season 8.