Game of Thrones fans are in for a treat.
The first photos from season seven have now been released – and they don’t disappoint.
The 15 pictures show everyone’s favourite characters, including Jon Snow (Kit Harington) appearing very much like Ned Stark and Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) looking like the Khaleesi she is.
.@emiliaclarke as Daenerys Targaryen. #GoTS7 #GameofThrones
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Kit Harington as Jon Snow. #GoTS7 #GameofThrones
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Aidan Gillen as Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish and @SophieT as Sansa Stark. #GoTS7 #GameofThrones
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Rory McCann as Sandor “The Hound” Clegane. #GoTS7 #GameofThrones
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Another shot depicts Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) on her throne with brother and lover Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) by her side.
Arya and Sansa Stark (Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner), Tyrion (Peter Dinklage), Littlefinger (Petyr Baelish), Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) and Lyanna Mormont (Bella Ramsey) are among the other characters to feature in the new images.
And one of the exciting pictures shows Sandor “The Hound” Clegane (Rory McCann) is back on his mission.
Fans are still waiting to get their first look at the newest additions to the cast: Jim Broadbent and Ed Sheeran – who will be guest starring.
Missandei, Tyrion Lannister, Varys, Daenerys Targaryen, and Grey Worm. #GoTS7 #GameofThrones
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.@Maisie_Williams as Arya Stark. #GoTS7 #GameofThrones
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.@BellaRamsey as Lyanna Mormont. #GoTS7 #GameofThrones
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Ellie Kendrick as Meera Reed and @Isaac_H_Wright as Bran Stark. #GoTS7 #GameofThrones
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A teaser was released last month showing Jon Snow, Cersei and Daenerys all taking their seats while preparing for war.
The chilling clip ended ominously, with Cersei exhaling a frosty breath – hinting that the Night King is about to arrive – and cutting out after a close-up shot of a White Walker’s eye.
Game of Thrones returns for season seven on July 16th, and will end in 2018 after its eighth season.
