Comic-Con Liverpool 2026 delivered a delightful crossover moment for fans of epic fantasy and sci-fi nostalgia when Dexter Sol Ansell, the young actor cast as Egg (Aegon V Targaryen) from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, met several Stranger Things cast members.
Quick read:
- Dexter Sol Ansell attended the Liverpool Comic Con
- He met the Stranger Things cast
- He posted about this crossover on his Instagram
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Wholesome crossover Photos go viral
Dexter, who attended the event on Sunday, May 3, shared his excitement on Instagram, posting:
“Stranger Things Legends to Dogpool ; still pinching myself that I met these amazing stars!”
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He tagged Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Jake Connelly, and even Dogpool.
Why fans are loving this moment
Crossovers like this perfectly capture the joy of pop culture conventions. For young actors like Dexter, meeting established stars from one of Netflix’s biggest shows is both a career milestone and a fun fan experience. For audiences, it’s a reminder that even as these stars step into legendary roles (like Egg), they’re still relatable kids geeking out over their favorite series.
Liverpool Comic Con 2026, held May 2–3 at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool featured a massive lineup, including Dexter and multiple Stranger Things stars such as the above-mentioned ones along with Cara Buono (Karen Wheeler), Joe Chrest (Ted Wheeler), and Nell Fisher (Holly Wheeler). Other big names included William Shatner, Gillian Anderson, Matt Smith, and more.
