Eight new cast members have been confirmed for the Game of Thrones Prequel in series regular roles, according to Variety.
The new cast additions include Naomi Ackie, Denise Gough, Jamie Campbell Bower, Sheila Atim, Ivanno Jeremiah, Georgie Henley, Alex Sharp, and Toby Regbo. They join Naomi Watts and Josh Whitehouse who were previously announced for the prequel.
SJ Clarkson has also signed on to direct the pilot, along with being an executive producer. Clarkson will be directing the upcoming Star Trek 4 movie and was previously eyed to helm Bond 25 – which would have made her the first female to direct a film in the Bond franchise.
Source: IGN.com Game of Thrones Prequel Adds 8 New Cast Members