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Every edition is assembled by TIME editors rather than generated automatically. ### Sources * TIME Newsletters: [time.com/newsletters](/c/time-nl-brief-2026q3/newsletters?i=dcee143a-e51d-4148-99ad-4ad2b20a6c59&cr=time-nl-brief-2026q3-v1) ## Video: Game of Thrones Season 5 – New Cast Members [Watch (HLS stream): Game of Thrones Season 5 – New Cast Members](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/eMkyMYkw.m3u8) (2:12)  _Published 2014-07-25. Game of Thrones Season 5 – New Cast Members_  by [Olivia B. Waxman](https://time.com/author/olivia-b-waxman/)  ## Olivia B. Waxman Staff Writer Apr 6, 2015 3:27 PM UTC  by [Olivia B. Waxman](https://time.com/author/olivia-b-waxman/)  ## Olivia B. Waxman Staff Writer Apr 6, 2015 3:27 PM UTC In light of _Game of Thrones_ coming back this weekend, _Sesame Street_ has spoofed the show with a short film imagining the characters playing an elaborate game of musical chairs with mini replicas of the Iron Throne. There is a silver one made out of golf clubs and golf balls, a copper one made out of ping pong paddles and a gold one made out of baseball bats and wiffle balls. Sit back, and let the games begin. Season five of the [most-watched HBO series](http://time.com/2837360/game-thrones-sopranos-hbo/) of all time premieres April 12. _Read next:_ [Game of Thrones _Author George R.R. Martin Is Creating a New HBO Series_](http://time.com/3771835/game-of-thrones-george-rr-martin-hbo-captain-cosmos/?iid=time%5Freadnext) [_Listen to the most important stories of the day._](http://time.com/newsletter/the-brief/?sl%5Fautoplay=true&xid=spl-fullbrief-article) ### See The Real-Life People Who Inspired Game of Thrones Characters  From left: Cersei and Margaret of Anjou HBO; Getty Images  From Left: Khaleesi and Queen Elizabeth I. HBO; Getty Images  From Left: Melisandre and Bloody Mary Helen Sloan—HBO; Getty Images  From left: Talisa Stark and Anne Boleyn. Helen Sloan—HBO; Getty Images  From left: Brienne of Tarth and Joan of Arc. HBO; DeAgostini—Getty Images  From left: Henry VIII and Robert Baratheon. HBO; Getty Images  From left: Joffrey and Caligula. HBO; De Agostini—Getty Images ## Transcript Hi, I'm Alexander Siddig, and I'm really, really excited to be playing Doran Martell in Game of Thrones! I'm Toby Sebastian and I'm playing Trystan Martell. People of the world dream of being a part of this. So for me it is an act of being cast alongside these types of people. It's really as good as it gets. Hello my name is Nell Tiger Free, I'm going to be playing Myrcella Baratheon. I'm absolutely exited to be given such an amazing opportunity. And I think it's gonna be a bit of challenge, but [ UNKNOWN ]. Hi, my name is DeObia Oparei, and I'm gonna be playing the part of Areo Hotah. I'm looking forward to being a part of this incredible production. I'm completely stoked. Bring it on. My name is Enzo Cilenti and I'm playing Yezzan. I am frothing with excitement to be part of this epic, epic series. Hi Comic Con. Hi, my name is Jessica Henwick and I will be playing Nymeria Sand. What do I like most about my character? Her weapons. Hi, I'm Rosabell Laurenti Seller, but in Game of Thrones I am Tyene Sand. I can't wait to get on set but in the meantime. I'm practicing with my double daggers. I'm Keisha Castle- Hughes and I'll be playing the role of Obara Sand. I'm so very excited to be on the show. I can hardly contain myself. My name's Jonathan Pryce and I will be playing. High parrow and I'm very excited to be joining the cat of Game of Throne with this new fascinating character. 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