Young Actor Dexter Sol Ansell Shines in New Film
Originally published Jun 26, 2026
By Lily Ford · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
AI-generated summary based on The Hollywood Reporter — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 26, 2026
Key points
- Dexter Sol Ansell is 11 years old and already a professional actor.
- He played the role of Egg in 'The Last Kingdom' and is now in the film '500 Miles.'
- Ansell shared advice from co-star Bill Nighy: 'Pay your taxes and don't smoke.'
- '500 Miles' is currently showing in U.K. cinemas.
- Ansell's career highlights his rapid rise in the entertainment industry.
Dexter Sol Ansell, best known for his role as Egg in 'The Last Kingdom,' is making waves in the film industry at just 11 years old. The young actor recently starred in the feature film '500 Miles,' now playing in U.K. cinemas. Ansell's charm and talent have helped him transition from television to the big screen. His performance in the film showcases his growing maturity and acting range. Ansell shared insights into his journey to stardom and the advice he received from co-star Bill Nighy.
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