Of all the series on TV these days, no wait in between seasons seems so torturous as the one for 'Game of Thrones.' Every day brings us closer to the 'Game of Thrones' season 3 premiere on March 31, but thus far the production videos and teasers have barely satiated our hunger. Well, HBO has heard the call, and lifted the veil on a massive new photo gallery of characters new and old from the show's upcoming run, so get a first look inside!

When it rains, it pours. 'Game of Thrones' fans have eagerly awaited their first real look at the upcoming third season, following George R.R. Martin's novel "A Storm of Swords," and HBO has delivered like no other. The network has unveiled 23 brand-spanking new photos from the coming season, featuring all our favorite familiar characters, as well as a number of the new faces we'll come to know when the season premieres on March 31.

The extended new season features cast additions Ed Skrein, Jacob Anderson, Ciaran Hinds, Diana Rigg, Mackenzie Crook, Clive Russell, Nathalie Emannuel, Iwan Rheon, Kerry Ingram, Tara Fitzgerald, Paul Kaye, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ellie Kendrick, Richard Dormer, Kristofer Hivju, Philip McGinley, Tobias Menzies, Anton Lesser and even Coldplay drummer Will Champion.

Get your first look at 'Game of Thrones' season 3 in the photos below, including new facesDiana Rigg's Olenna Tyrell, Thomas Brodie Sangster's Jojen Reed and Ciaran Hinds' “King Beyond the Wall” Mance Rayder, and tell us what you're most excited to see in the comments!

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