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Ed Skrein

Breakthrough Years
2013
Ed Skrein gained significant international recognition when he was cast as Daario Naharis in the third season of HBO's critically acclaimed series Game of Thrones. This high-profile role exposed him to a global audience and marked a major step up in his acting career.
2015
Skrein took on his first leading role in a major film franchise, starring as Frank Martin in the action-thriller reboot The Transporter Refueled. This role demonstrated his capability as a leading action star and continued his ascent in Hollywood.
2016
His performance as the primary antagonist, Ajax, in the highly successful Marvel superhero film Deadpool became a career-defining role. This blockbuster solidified his reputation as a formidable on-screen villain and further elevated his profile in major studio productions.