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‘Game of Thrones’ Season 5 Spoilers! What to Know About NINE New Major Characters Announced at Comic-Con 2014

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The creators of “Game of Thrones” have unveiled nine new major characters for Season 5 of HBO’s fantasy drama television series. Fans have yet to recover from the gruesome killing of TywinLannister (Charles Dance) perpetrated by own son, TyrionLannister (Peter Dinklage) in Season 4. But the next season is up and there is much to expect from the additional cast members confirmed by the series’ producers.

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Myrcella Baratheon
Nell Tiger Free will play the role of Myrcella, replacing Aimee Richardson in the reoccurring role. Dubbed as the “Royal Princess,” Myrcella is the daughter of Cersei Lannister and Prince Joffrey’s younger sister. She was the point of discussion between Cersei and Oberyn when the two had their short talk overlooking the ocean, with the Queen lamenting not being able to be with her daughter.

It will come as a surprise to fans to find out that Myrcella is also Cersei’s child with lover and own brother, Jaime Lannister. The princess however, remains in the dark of her beginnings that her uncle is also her father. While there was so much hatred between brother Joffrey and Tyrion Lannister, it was a complete contrast with Myrcella who has been in good terms with her uncle. Will there be reunion between Myrcella and Tyrion?

Nell Tiger Free plays Myrcella Baratheon. The singer-actress is best known for her role in “Mr. Stink” (2012) and ITV series, “Endeavour.”

Areo Hotah
He heads Doran Martell’s guard. Played by DeObia Oparei, AreoHotah portrays the character of the loyal captain of Martell’s guard with long axe as his weapon of choice. Oparei is best known for his role as Thundarian in “Your Highness,” and as Gunner in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” His career began with some minor roles on television in the 1990s. He began performing as a dancer, street performing, stripper and actor, according to his online biography.

Doran Martell
Doran Martell is Oberyn Martell’s older brother. Played by Alexander Siddig, Doran Martell joins the casts of GOT Season 5 as the ruling lord of Dome. Oberyn’s scheming brother is described as “even-tempered,” but it remains uncertain how long he will stay one when he finds out that he lost his brother in a duel and was killed by their sister’s rapist.

It will be recalled that in Season 4, Doran Martell was invited to attend the royal wedding between Joffrey Barratheon and Margaery Tyrell. But painful gout stopped him to grace the wedding and sent his brother, Oberyn instead. The attendance lead to the demise of the Prince of Dome.

Siddig is best known for his roleas Dr. Bashir on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.” His film credits include “The Fifth Estate,” “Da Vinci’s Demons,” and “24.”

Trystane Martell
He is the son of Doran Martell and heir to Dome. Played by Toby Sebastian, Trystane Martell married Cersei’s daughter Myrcella Baratheon in the hopes to strengthen the alliance designed by then Hand of the Kind, Tywin Lannister.

GOT producers also introduced three more characters as they brought the fans to the House of Martell - - Nymeria Sand, Obara Sand and Tyene Sand.

Nymeria Sand
Played by Jessica Henwick, Nymeria Sand, also known as Nym is the second eldest illegitimate child of Prince Oberyn. Nym’s mother has been described as an “Eastern noblewoman,” known best for her determination to bring up her child as “cultured, graceful and deadly with a whip.”

The 21-year old Henwick is best known for her role in “Silk” and “Spirit Warriors.” The Surrey native has also done some work in theaters including “Running on the Cracks,” produced in 2013. She was cast as Jane Jeong Trenka in drama series, “Obsession Dark Desires.”

Obara Sand
Like Nymeria, Obara Sand is the eldest bastard daughter of Doran Martell’s younger brother, Prince Oberyn Martell. Obara Sand is played by Keisha Castle-Hughes, a 24-year old Australian-born, New Zealand actress. HBO described Obara as a “fierce warrior,” whose mother is a Dornish peasant girl.

Keisha Castle-Hughes is best known for her role in “Whale Rider,” as Paikea "Pai" Apirana. Castle-Hughes’ online biography noted her film credits including, “Hey, Hey, It's Esther Blueburger,” “Piece of My Heart,” and “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.” The actress also portrayed the fole of Virgin Mary in “The Nativity Story,” (2006).

Tyene Sand
Rosabell Laurenti Sellers plays Tyene Sand, the youngest of Prince Oberyn’s three illegitimate children. Tyene is Oberyn’s daughter with final lover, Ellaria Sand. She has been described as “fiercer than she looks, especially with her twin daggers.”

Sellers is an 18-year old actress born in Sta. Monica. She began her acting career at the age of 8 when she took on a role as children of Medea in the theater production, “La Mama.” She continued with her acting career and had “The Whistleblower,” as among the films credited to her name.

High Sparrow
Jonathan Pryce played the role of “The High Sparrow,” one of the royal court officials.

“A devout and pious man, the High Sparrow came to King’s Landing to serve those forgotten by much of the world – the poor, the downtrodden and the infirm – and quickly amassed a large following. His fellow believers have swarmed over the city, ministering to the lowest and decrying the corruption of the highest,” his online biography described his character in the Season 5 of the Game of Thrones.

The 67-year old Welsh actor is a native of Carmel, Flintshire, Wales. The actor-singer is best known for her role in “Evita,” “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “The New World.” He began his career in 1980s as he landed the title role of “Hamlet,” at the Royal Court Theatre, which won him an Olivier Award.

Yezzan
Yezzan is a rich slave trader in Yunkai, played by Enzo Cilenti. He may not be seeing eye to eye with Daenerys Tagaryen who did not agree with him selling slaves and made sure she put an end to it. Cilenti’s film credits include “Trial and Retribution,” and “Wonderland.” He also appeared in theatre productions including, “The Shape Of Things” at The New Ambassadors Theatre, and the “Anna In The Tropics” at the Hampstead Theatre.

Season 5 of HBO's "Game of Thrones," hits the tube to take your breath away in Spring 2015.

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