# Dexter Sol Ansell
**Dexter Sol Ansell** (born 2014) is a British child actor best known for playing Prince Aegon "Egg" Targaryen in the HBO series *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms* and the young [Coriolanus Snow](https://www.edgepedia.org/coriolanus-snow) in *The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes* (2023).[1](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/dexter-sol-ansell/) • [2](https://tollbit.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/knight-of-seven-kingdoms-dexter-sol-ansell-egg-profile/) In 2026 he became the youngest winner of the IMDb Breakout STARmeter Award.[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11274700/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | 2014, United Kingdom[1](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/dexter-sol-ansell/) |
| Signature role | Aegon "Egg" Targaryen in *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms* (HBO, 2026); casting announced April 2024[2](https://tollbit.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/knight-of-seven-kingdoms-dexter-sol-ansell-egg-profile/) |
| Film roles | Young Coriolanus Snow in *The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes* (2023); Danny in *The Moor* (2023); Little Dan in *Robin and the Hoods* (2024); Buster in *Christmas on Mistletoe Farm* (2022); a boy in *Here*; Charlie in *500 Miles* (2026)[4](https://www.independenttalent.com/actors/dextor-sol-ansell/) |
| Television roles | Lucas Taylor in *Emmerdale*; David Saunders in *The Midwich Cuckoos* (Sky); Finlay in *Hullraisers* (Channel 4)[4](https://www.independenttalent.com/actors/dextor-sol-ansell/) |
| Awards | 2026 IMDb Breakout STARmeter Award, the youngest recipient ever; Gotham Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a drama[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11274700/) |
| Representation | Signed with WME in March 2026, following his breakout role[5](https://nz.news.yahoo.com/knight-seven-kingdoms-star-dexter-163000003.html) |
| Parents | Singer Jonathan Ansell of the pop-opera group G4 and presenter Debbie King[6](https://as.com/meristation/series/quien-es-dexter-sol-ansell-el-fenomeno-de-el-caballero-de-los-siete-reinos-que-apunta-a-tener-una-gran-carrera-a-su-temprana-edad-f202606-n/) |
## Early life and television beginnings
Ansell was born in 2014 in [Yorkshire](https://www.edgepedia.org/yorkshire), England, to Jonathan Ansell, a member of the pop-opera group G4, and the presenter Debbie King, and grew up in a household closely tied to the entertainment industry.[6](https://as.com/meristation/series/quien-es-dexter-sol-ansell-el-fenomeno-de-el-caballero-de-los-siete-reinos-que-apunta-a-tener-una-gran-carrera-a-su-temprana-edad-f202606-n/) Sources differ on exactly when he began acting: IMDb says his journey began at age four when he was cast as Lucas Taylor in ITV's *Emmerdale*,[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11274700/) while other profiles place his debut earlier, at age two, as Carl Holliday in the same soap.[7](https://osnplus.com/en-sa/cast/dexter-sol-ansell-18164) The Spanish outlet AS.com dates his *Emmerdale* work in two spells, playing Carl Holliday in 2016 and Lucas Taylor from 2019 to 2021.[6](https://as.com/meristation/series/quien-es-dexter-sol-ansell-el-fenomeno-de-el-caballero-de-los-siete-reinos-que-apunta-a-tener-una-gran-carrera-a-su-temprana-edad-f202606-n/) His own CV lists the Lucas Taylor role in 2021.[8](https://markjerminmanagement.co.uk/app/uploads/Dexter-Sol-Ansell-1.pdf)
In a 2023 interview he described the part as an education in screen acting, teaching him about learning scripts, blocking, retakes, camera angles, and delivery.[9](https://tresamagazine.com/2023/05/16/dexter-sol-ansell/) His early television credits expanded through the Sky thriller series *The Midwich Cuckoos*, in which he played David Saunders, and [Channel 4](https://www.edgepedia.org/channel-4)'s *Hullraisers*, in which he played Finlay.[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11274700/) • [4](https://www.independenttalent.com/actors/dextor-sol-ansell/) He was nominated for a 2024 Young Entertainer Award in the guest starring young actor category for television.[10](https://youngentertainerawards.org/documents/Nominees2024.pdf)
## Film career
Ansell played the young Coriolanus Snow in *The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes*, released by Lionsgate in 2023 and directed by [Francis Lawrence](https://www.edgepedia.org/francis-lawrence); he was about eight years old when he played the part.[4](https://www.independenttalent.com/actors/dextor-sol-ansell/) • [11](https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/fantasy-shows/a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-showrunner-talks-casting-the-perfect-dunk-and-egg-for-the-new-game-of-thrones-spin-off-it-was-the-least-stressful-decision-weve-ever-had-to-make/) He followed it with Danny in the 2023 horror film *The Moor*, Little Dan in the [Sky Cinema](https://www.edgepedia.org/sky-cinema) family comedy *Robin and the Hoods* (2024), Buster in the Netflix film *Christmas on Mistletoe Farm* (2022), and a role as a boy in a dress in [Robert Zemeckis](https://www.edgepedia.org/robert-zemeckis)'s *Here* for Miramax.[4](https://www.independenttalent.com/actors/dextor-sol-ansell/) • [9](https://tresamagazine.com/2023/05/16/dexter-sol-ansell/) In 2026 he played Charlie in *500 Miles*, directed by Morgan Matthews.[4](https://www.independenttalent.com/actors/dextor-sol-ansell/)
## Egg in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Casting for the lead roles in the *Game of Thrones* prequel *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms*, based on [George R. R. Martin](https://www.edgepedia.org/george-r-r-martin)'s *[Tales of Dunk and Egg](https://www.edgepedia.org/tales-of-dunk-and-egg)* novellas, was announced in April 2024, with former rugby player [Peter Claffey](https://www.edgepedia.org/peter-claffey) as Ser Duncan the Tall and Ansell as his squire Egg.[2](https://tollbit.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/knight-of-seven-kingdoms-dexter-sol-ansell-egg-profile/) Showrunner Ira Parker described choosing the pair as the easiest casting decision he had ever made, naming Ansell first on his list.[11](https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/fantasy-shows/a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-showrunner-talks-casting-the-perfect-dunk-and-egg-for-the-new-game-of-thrones-spin-off-it-was-the-least-stressful-decision-weve-ever-had-to-make/)
Ansell has said the first audition came through in 2024 under a brief that did not name *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms*.[12](https://awardsbuzz.com/dexter-sol-ansell-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-interview/) He has also said he had never watched *Game of Thrones* before joining the franchise.[13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1X1cm99jgQ) The role required him to shave his head, since the character is a bald boy whom Ser Duncan takes on as a squire.[14](https://alpha.creativecirclecdn.com/harrison/files/20260117-025932-eba-HDTV%201-17-2026web.pdf) The series premiered on HBO and [HBO Max](https://www.edgepedia.org/hbo-max) on 18 January 2026, with Ansell, then 11, appearing in all six first-season episodes as Egg, who is revealed to have Targaryen heritage and would later become King Aegon V.[15](https://www.tvinsider.com/1239845/a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-episode-1-dunk-egg-peter-claffey-dexter-sol-ansell-interview/) • [16](https://www.tvmaze.com/people/399969/dexter-sol-ansell) • [17](https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/tv-shows/finn-bennett-prince-aerion-targaryen-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/) In an interview around the premiere he told UPI that the two leads learn from each other despite their differences.[18](https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2026/01/18/peter-claffey-dexter-sol-ansell-game-thrones-knight-seven-kingdoms-interview/7431768610727/)
## Recognition
The first season drew nine Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series.[19](https://www.cinemablend.com/television/im-glad-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-got-emmy-love-but-wish-scored-two-big-noms-peter-claffey-dexter-sol-ansell) Ansell was submitted for consideration in the supporting actor category but was not nominated, a result that drew commentary from outlets that considered his performance deserving.[19](https://www.cinemablend.com/television/im-glad-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-got-emmy-love-but-wish-scored-two-big-noms-peter-claffey-dexter-sol-ansell) He received a Gotham Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a drama and was named the 2026 winner of the IMDb Breakout STARmeter Award, the youngest recipient in the award's history.[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11274700/) In March 2026 he signed with the agency WME for representation in all areas.[5](https://nz.news.yahoo.com/knight-seven-kingdoms-star-dexter-163000003.html)
## Season 2 and future
The series was renewed for a second season, with filming beginning in December 2025 according to *The Hollywood Reporter*.[14](https://alpha.creativecirclecdn.com/harrison/files/20260117-025932-eba-HDTV%201-17-2026web.pdf) Filming on the second season wrapped a few weeks before the September 2026 [Emmy Awards](https://www.edgepedia.org/emmy-awards), where Ansell walked the red carpet with Claffey and said he was growing his hair back after shaving it for the role.[20](https://extratv.com/2026/09/14/dexter-sol-ansell-on-wrapping-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-season-2-exclusive/) At the ceremony he called the show's recognition the best birthday present ever, his birthday falling that week.[20](https://extratv.com/2026/09/14/dexter-sol-ansell-on-wrapping-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-season-2-exclusive/)
## References
1. [Dexter Sol Ansell – Actor, TV Insider](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/dexter-sol-ansell/)
2. [Who is Dexter Sol Ansell? Meet the star behind Egg in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Radio Times](https://tollbit.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/knight-of-seven-kingdoms-dexter-sol-ansell-egg-profile/)
3. [Dexter Sol Ansell – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11274700/)
4. [Dexter Sol Ansell – Independent Talent](https://www.independenttalent.com/actors/dextor-sol-ansell/)
5. ['A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms' Star Dexter Sol Ansell Signs With WME, Yahoo](https://nz.news.yahoo.com/knight-seven-kingdoms-star-dexter-163000003.html)
6. [Quién es Dexter Sol Ansell, AS.com MeriStation](https://as.com/meristation/series/quien-es-dexter-sol-ansell-el-fenomeno-de-el-caballero-de-los-siete-reinos-que-apunta-a-tener-una-gran-carrera-a-su-temprana-edad-f202606-n/)
7. [Watch Dexter Sol Ansell's movies and TV series online, OSN+](https://osnplus.com/en-sa/cast/dexter-sol-ansell-18164)
8. [Dexter Sol Ansell CV, Mark Jermin Management](https://markjerminmanagement.co.uk/app/uploads/Dexter-Sol-Ansell-1.pdf)
9. [Dexter Sol Ansell, TresA Magazine (16 May 2023)](https://tresamagazine.com/2023/05/16/dexter-sol-ansell/)
10. [Best Guest Starring Young Actor Nominees 2024, Young Entertainer Awards](https://youngentertainerawards.org/documents/Nominees2024.pdf)
11. [A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner talks casting the perfect Dunk and Egg, GamesRadar](https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/fantasy-shows/a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-showrunner-talks-casting-the-perfect-dunk-and-egg-for-the-new-game-of-thrones-spin-off-it-was-the-least-stressful-decision-weve-ever-had-to-make/)
12. [Interview: Dexter Sol Ansell Talks Becoming Egg in HBO's 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', Awards Buzz](https://awardsbuzz.com/dexter-sol-ansell-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-interview/)
13. ['A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms': Dexter Sol Ansell Reacts to CRAZY 'GOT' Fandom (Exclusive), Extra on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1X1cm99jgQ)
14. [Cover story, HDTV Magazine, January 17–24, 2026](https://alpha.creativecirclecdn.com/harrison/files/20260117-025932-eba-HDTV%201-17-2026web.pdf)
15. ['A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Premiere Explained by Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell, TV Insider](https://www.tvinsider.com/1239845/a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-episode-1-dunk-egg-peter-claffey-dexter-sol-ansell-interview/)
16. [Dexter Sol Ansell – TVmaze](https://www.tvmaze.com/people/399969/dexter-sol-ansell)
17. [Meet Finn Bennett, the Actor Who Plays Prince Aerion Targaryen in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', Marie Claire](https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/tv-shows/finn-bennett-prince-aerion-targaryen-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/)
18. [Dexter Ansell, Peter Claffey bring Dunk & Egg to life in 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', UPI](https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2026/01/18/peter-claffey-dexter-sol-ansell-game-thrones-knight-seven-kingdoms-interview/7431768610727/)
19. [I'm Glad A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Got Emmy Love, But I Wish It Would've Scored Two Other Big Noms, CinemaBlend](https://www.cinemablend.com/television/im-glad-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-got-emmy-love-but-wish-scored-two-big-noms-peter-claffey-dexter-sol-ansell)
20. [Dexter Sol Ansell on Wrapping 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Season 2 (Exclusive), Extra](https://extratv.com/2026/09/14/dexter-sol-ansell-on-wrapping-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-season-2-exclusive/)
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