It was just another day on set for Dexter Sol Ansell, the young actor playing Egg in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Laughter filled the air as he bantered with his co-star Peter Claffey, who portrays Dunk. But then, in a moment of unguarded candor, Ansell dropped a bombshell that could change everything we thought we knew about their characters’ fates.
Egg, the endearing squire with a noble secret, and Dunk, the rugged hedge knight from Flea Bottom, are launched into an unexpected narrative twist. Halfway through the season, viewers discover Egg is none other than Aegon Targaryen. Though he stands far down the path of succession, the looming shadow of the Iron Throne is a tantalizing prospect. In contrast, Dunk’s ambition is rooted in simplicity—he dreams of life on the road, free yet grounded.
For those of you who’ve only tuned into the show, you might not be privy to the deeper lore surrounding these characters. But fans of George R.R. Martin’s novels are acutely aware of the intricacies, and a casual remark from Ansell recently sent ripples through the fandom.
In a recent talk show appearance, Ansell and Claffey faced a question about their characters’ destinies. Ansell responded with unexpected candor, hinting at a significant plot development involving Summerhall—a pivotal moment in Targaryen history tied to the tragic fate of Egg and Dunk.
Dex Sol Ansell, who plays Egg in #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms, gives out a MASSIVE spoiler to the ending of his character regarding Summerhall and who survives as told to him by George R.R. Martin
This wouldn’t be the first time GRRM told actors in the show their character’s fate pic.twitter.com/mV6tRRR2n2
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The pivotal episode titled “The Squire” presents a fortune-teller’s chilling prediction: she tells Dunk he will prosper beyond his wildest dreams, yet spins a darker fate for Egg, warning of a fiery demise. For Dunk, it’s a laughable jest. But Egg, left unnerved, feels the weight of destiny tightening around him.
Loyal readers of Martin’s work know what lies ahead for Egg, the eventual King Aegon V, and the ominous “tragedy at Summerhall.” Legends say a disastrous inferno linked to Egg’s ambitious attempts to revive dragons claims many lives, including that of Dunk, who serves as his loyal protector.
But with Ansell’s slip of the tongue, the landscape shifts. “I do know a bit about when Egg’s trying to make dragons in Summerhall, and then there’s a huge fire,” he casually reveals, leaving a stunned silence in his wake. Claffey quickly interjects, attempting to steer clear of landmines.
It’s a reminder—what has been written in the narrative can always tilt on its axis. With that playful “Cut him off!” gesture, Claffey reignites the question: who truly survives? With Martin at the helm, the fate of Egg remains cloaked in tantalizing mystery.
This Sunday, as new episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms drop on HBO and HBO Max, fans are left to wonder—could the fortune-teller have been onto something after all? What does it mean for Egg, Dunk, and the ever-spinning reality of their futures?
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