‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ star Dexter Sol Ansell dresses as Egg for World Book Day
Photos posted online showed the actor heading to school with a lunchbox and a book, fully dressed as the character
Young actor Dexter Sol Ansell, known for portraying Egg in HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, celebrated World Book Day at his school by dressing as his character from the series.
World Book Day in the United Kingdom encourages children to celebrate reading and literature, often by dressing as their favourite book characters. Students also receive vouchers that can be exchanged for books. Ansell appeared to join in the celebration by attending school in costume as Egg, sharing images of the outfit through Instagram Stories.
Photos posted on social media showed the actor heading to school while carrying a lunchbox and a book, fully dressed as the character. The outfit closely resembled the look used in the series, complete with the distinctive shaved head associated with Egg in the story.
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The character Egg, whose real name is Aegon Targaryen, is a central figure in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The series is based on George R. R. Martin’s Dunk and Egg stories and follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his young companion Egg across the Seven Kingdoms.
Ansell’s participation in World Book Day drew attention from fans of the show, with many noting that the actor appeared enthusiastic about portraying the character both on screen and away from the set.
The 11-year-old actor previously celebrated his casting in the series in a playful way, marking the occasion by eating scrambled eggs. His performance as Egg has received positive reactions from viewers and from Martin himself.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has already completed its first season, and production on a second season is under way. Filming reportedly began in December, suggesting the series is moving quickly into its next stage.
Although production schedules for the new season have not been fully detailed, the show’s early renewal indicates continued confidence in the adaptation of Martin’s fantasy stories. As filming continues, Ansell’s appearance at school in costume offered a light-hearted reminder of the role that has introduced him to television audiences.
