At Dublin Comic Con, Dexter Sol Ansell (Egg) found himself in the middle of a fan‑favorite question: which Targaryen from House of the Dragon does Aegon V resemble most? The young actor’s answer was as charming as it was revealing — he hasn’t actually seen the prequel series yet. Still, when pressed, he leaned toward Matt Smith’s Daemon Targaryen, with Peter Claffey (Dunk) stepping in to clarify that his co‑star hasn’t been allowed to watch House of the Dragon just yet.
Quick Read
- Dexter Sol Ansell was asked which Targaryen Egg resembles.
- He guessed Daemon, played by Matt Smith.
- Claffey explained Ansell hasn’t watched House of the Dragon.
A playful comparison between Egg and Daemon
The exchange unfolded when a fan asked which House of the Dragon character Egg most resembles. Ansell responded with curiosity (via Omlette): “Who does Matt Smith play? Daemon?” Claffey quickly confirmed, adding with a laugh: “He hasn’t watched House of the Dragon yet.” The moment highlighted the generational gap between Dunk and Egg’s actors and the sprawling Thronesverse.
For fans, the comparison is fascinating. Daemon Targaryen is known for his rebellious streak, charisma, and unpredictability — traits that could easily echo in Egg’s youthful energy and hidden royal identity. While Egg’s destiny is to become King Aegon V, his early adventures with Dunk carry the same restless spirit Daemon embodies in House of the Dragon.
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Fan reactions and Thronesverse connections
The fandom immediately seized on the moment, drawing parallels between Egg’s secret royal bloodline and Daemon’s fiery temperament. Some joked that Egg choosing Daemon without context proves how deeply Targaryen archetypes resonate, even to those outside the lore. Others noted the irony: Egg’s actor hasn’t seen House of the Dragon, yet his instinctive pick aligns with fan theories about Egg’s rebellious streak foreshadowing his reign.
It’s also a reminder of how interconnected the Thronesverse has become. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms may be set decades before House of the Dragon, but fans love tracing echoes across generations — from Daemon’s swagger to Egg’s youthful defiance. Ansell’s candid answer gave fans a moment of levity, while Claffey’s clarification kept the lore in check.
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