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Los Angeles: Game of Thrones has added three new members to its family for the upcoming season six. (Also Read:
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The new cast will form a part of the family of protagonist Samwell Tarly, played by John Bradley.
Variety.com reports that
Downton Abbey actor James Faulkner will play Tarly's stern and strong-willed father, Randyll Tarly;
From Hell actress Samantha Spiro will play his mother Melessa; and Rebecca Benson will play his sister Talla. They'll join actors Freddie Stroma, Pilou Asbaek, Richard E Grant and Ian McShane.
Game of Thrones leads this year's Emmy Awards race with 24 nominations, including nods for Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey and Diana Rigg.