Dexter Sol Ansell wants to channel Egg’s comedy into Willy Wonka‑like roles

For Dexter Sol Ansell, playing Egg in HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has been more than just a breakout role — it’s been a creative awakening. In a new interview, Ansell revealed that the part helped him discover comedic timing, emotional depth, and even musical ability.

Quick read:

• Ansell says Egg helped him discover comedy, emotion, and singing.
• He wants to try a Willy Wonka‑style role next.
• Credits directors Owen Harris and Sarah Adina Smith for guiding him.

Discovering comedy through Egg

Ansell explained how portraying Egg unlocked new sides of his talent. He told Awards Buzz: “With Egg, I discovered I could do comedy, emotion, and even sing a little bit. I didn’t realize I could do all those different things before this role.” He added that he’d love to channel that into something more whimsical: “I’d love to do something more like Wonka — singing and dancing and that sort of thing. I think that would be really fun.”
His vision of a Willy Wonka‑like character reflects both his youthful energy and the comedic instincts he honed while playing Egg.

Growth on set

Ansell credited the directors of season 1, Owen Harris and Sarah Adina Smith, for helping him expand his range. “It’s helped me so much. Owen Harris and Sarah Adina Smith on the first season really helped me. Being part of such a massive production taught me loads of things and helped me grow as an actor.” He described the experience as initially overwhelming but ultimately transformative: “At first it was this huge ‘wow’ moment, but over time it really helped me improve and understand acting better. It was a great experience.”
For fans, it’s a glimpse of how the Dunk and Egg series is shaping not just Westeros lore but also the trajectory of its rising stars.