Peter Claffey, who plays Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk), has shared how impressed he is with his young co-star Dexter Sol Ansell (Egg) and the remarkable growth he has seen in him between the two seasons.
Quick read:
- Peter Claffey praised Dexter Sol Ansell’s maturity
- He compared himself with Dexter when he was his age
- He revealed that there’s a clear difference between season 1 and season 2 Dexter
“I find it baffling”
When asked what has surprised him most about working with Dexter, Claffey gave a humorous and heartfelt answer:
“When I was nine years old… I was still probably rolling around in my own s**t, eating grass, and being an idiot.”
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He laughed as he compared his own childhood to Dexter’s professionalism, especially during press events and public appearances where the young actor is comfortable being “up front and center” in front of hundreds of people. He said,
“I find it baffling how he can do stuff like that at the age he is.”
Phenomenal growth in season 2
Claffey revealed that he didn’t expect Dexter to become even more mature after the break between seasons, but the young actor proved him wrong:
“I didn’t think he could get any more mature, and the level of increased maturity since we broke and came back to do season 2 was phenomenal.”
He also praised Dexter’s impressive work on set, particularly the demanding stunt sequences required for season 2:
“Some of the stuff that he’s had to do and scenes that he’s had to film, especially stunt-wise… is incredible, and he’s just smashed it.”
A genuine off-screen bond
Beyond their on-screen chemistry as Dunk and Egg, the two actors share a warm real-life friendship. Claffey mentioned that during their current short break from filming, he is heading to London for horse riding rehearsals and will be spending the weekend at Dexter’s family home.
“I’m going over to do some horse riding rehearsal things on Monday… and spending the weekend over at his and his family’s house, and I can’t wait.”
This close bond both on and off camera has clearly helped bring the beloved friendship between Dunk and Egg to life on screen. Claffey’s comments paint a picture of a highly professional and mature young actor who continues to impress his adult co-stars, while also highlighting the fun and genuine connection that makes A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms so special.
