GOT Casts New Red Priestess, But What Does It Mean? | TVLine 

In advance of the new season, the answer may be even harder to pin down than a shadowy assassin birthed in a cave.

Here’s what we know, per our sister site Deadline: The HBO drama has cast British actress Melanie Liburd (

‘ Maisie Williams Dashes Jon Snow Hopes, Teases Arya’s Sightless Season 6 Plight

This likely means that Liburd merely will play another female clergy member in the faith of R’llor — much like the woman that Tyrion mocked (and then was visually skewered by) in Volantis in Season 5’s “High Sparrow” episode.

But the night is dark and full of terrors… and hiatus is even murkier and therefore full of fun chances to speculate.

RELATEDMaggie Gyllenhaal Joins James Franco in HBO Porn Pilot

Given that one popular Season 6 fan theory involves Jon Snow’s reanimation by Carice van Houton’s Melisandre — who, as a Red Priestess herself, possesses such powers — perhaps Liburd’s character is somehow involved, making her yet another signpost on the path to a Kit Harington-filled sixth season?

As surely as the darkness will swallow the dawn, you’ve got thoughts on this development, right 

Arrow EPs on Oliver\'s Failed Proposal, a Flashback Twist and That Killer Ending

NCIS Boss Previews Changes in Gibbs \'That Will Throw People a Bit,\' Tension With Tony, \'Buddy Cop\' Fun…

Supernatural Premiere Recap: Hunting Things and Saving People

American Horror Story: Hotel Premiere Recap: Did You Enjoy Your Stay?

1Castle Recap: The Mystery Of... What Does the Show Look Like Now?437

2Arrow EPs on Oliver\'s Failed Proposal, a Flashback Twist and That…306

3ABC Family Changing Name to Freeform — Do You Love It or Hate…188

4NCIS Brings Back Scottie Thompson as Tony\'s Ex, Jeanne Benoit157

5Nancy Drew Series in Development at CBS — Who Would You Cast?114

Arrow Hits Best Premiere Number Since…

Supernatural Premiere Recap: Hunting Things and…

Heroes Reborn Video: HRG Faces Off Against a…