Among the guests of the Italian Global Series will be Bertie Carvel, a British actor widely regarded as one of the most acclaimed performers of his generation, whose career spans stage work and major television productions.
Carvel is one of the most solid figures in contemporary acting, and the event will offer an opportunity to retrace his personal and professional journey, marked by versatility and remarkable interpretative depth.
Origins and training
Bertie Carvel, born in England in 1977, graduated in English Literature from the University of Sussex before studying acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he graduated in 2003.
Trained in the United Kingdom, he quickly developed a strong vocation for the stage, which became the core of his artistic development. His engagement with the great British theatrical tradition allowed him to refine a rigorous technique and take on complex, transformative roles, making character work one of the defining elements of his artistic identity.
A career between theatre and international productions
His success on stage established him as one of the leading figures of contemporary British theatre, paving the way for an international career that led to his Broadway debut and, in 2018, to winning both the Laurence Olivier Award and the Tony Award for Ink.
Alongside his theatre work, Carvel has steadily expanded his presence in both film and television, strengthening his profile in international productions.
On the big screen, he has appeared in titles such as Les Misérables and Macbeth, further reinforcing his connection to classical and theatrical repertoire in cinema.
On television, he gained recognition in series such as Doctor Foster and later portrayed Tony Blair in the final seasons of The Crown, which significantly increased his global visibility. He has also appeared in productions such as Dalgliesh, further broadening his experience in British television drama.
In 2026, he joins the cast of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the prequel series to Game of Thrones, set in the narrative universe created by George R.R. Martin and based on the novellas following the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and young Egg. The project, developed as a spin-off of the acclaimed HBO saga, explores a period set before the events of the original series, delving into the origins and dynamics of the Targaryen dynasty.
Carvel portrays Baelor Targaryen, joining one of the most renowned and widely followed universes in contemporary television storytelling.
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