Tasmanian-born actress Essie Davis has become the latest new face to join the sixth series of Game of Thrones.

Her casting in the HBO fantasy drama was originally leaked after fans of the series posted photos from the set online, and now the Hollywood Reporter has confirmed her role.

The actress, who has had parts in both Matrix sequels, The Slap, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and The Babadook, will reportedly play a member of a travelling theatre troupe in Braavos that stages a play titled The Bloody Hand.

Davis joins a lineup of season six additions that includes Richard E Grant, Freddie Stroma, Pilou Asbæk, Max von Sydow and Ian McShane.