Game Of Thrones: 8 Most Exciting New Additions For Season 6

8. The Theatre Troup (Various)

Game of Thrones Euron Greyjoy Ned Stark Ian McShane
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One of the more well-known actors added to Season 6 is Richard E. Grant, known for the likes of Withnail and I, and more recently Doctor Who. 

He'll be the leader of a theatre troupe in Braavos, who put on a show about Westerosi figures such as Ned Stark and Cersei Lannister. It's easy to imagine Grant as an over-the-top, arrogant and sneering actor within the show, and as a whole this troupe should be really fun to see. 

The troupe will also include Essie Davis as the lead actress, playing Cersei Lannister, and she received great acclaim recently for her role in the Babadook. Then there's Kevin Eldon, who'll be playing Ned, known for various roles in British comedy shows.

They may not be a major part of the show, but there's quite a bit of talent here, and it certainly sounds like it'll be interesting to watch, and more comedic than we're used to from Thrones. 

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