A delightful and unexpected crossover between the Game of Thrones universe and The Office has taken the internet by storm. Young actor Dexter Sol Ansell, who plays Prince Aegon “Egg” Targaryen in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, shared a heartwarming encounter with comedy legend Steve Carell (best known as Michael Scott) at the HBO Max UK launch event in London.
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- Dexter Sol Ansell met Steve Carell at HBO Max UK launch
- Carell told Dexter he’s a fan of AKOTSK
- The two clicked a sweet photo together
Image: Instagram/Dexter Sol Ansell
The nervous approach that turned magical
In his Instagram post, Dexter recounted the moment with genuine excitement and nerves:
“Last night I nervously approached Steve Carell to ask him for a photo and before I could speak he jumped up to shake my hand and tell me how much he adores A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, was a big fan of Dunk and Egg and never saw the big twist coming! It was one of those incredible moments I will remember forever. So here’s a pic of me with Steve Carell looking relaxed but feeling anything but!”
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The photo shows the two smiling together, with Dexter appearing calm on the surface while admitting he was internally thrilled and anxious.
Steve Carell’s surprise fandom
What made the moment even sweeter is that Steve Carell revealed himself as a genuine fan of Dunk and Egg. He not only praised the series but also mentioned being caught off guard by one of the story’s twists.
The wholesome interaction happened during the star-studded HBO Max UK and Ireland launch celebrations on March 26, 2026. While the event brought together cast from House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, this unexpected meeting between Michael Scott and young Egg quickly went viral across social media. This crossover has only added to the buzz around A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, reminding everyone that the show is winning fans across all genres.
