Actor / Actress
Actor / Actress
Edward George Skrein (born March 29, 1983) is an English actor, filmmaker, and rapper. Skrein made his acting debut in Plan B's short film Michelle. He got his first lead role in Plan B's Ill Manors.
Skrein portrayed Daario Naharis in the third season of the television series Game of Thrones. However, in the fourth season of the series, he had been replaced by Dutch actor Michiel Huisman. Skrein states that "behind the scenes politics" had forced him to leave the show.
In 2014, Skrein was cast in The Transporter: Refueled, replacing Jason Statham as the lead. Though the film was critically panned, his performance was praised. In 2016, Skrein played the lead villain, Ajax, in the blockbuster action film Deadpool.
Ed Skrein is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 18 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Ride or Die (2026), Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024), Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023), Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon (2022), I Used to Be Famous (2022), Naked Singularity (2021), Midway (2019), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019). The recorded credits span 2014 to 2026, including 17 movies and 1 TV show.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Edward George Skrein
TV ShowRide or Die
MovieRebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
MovieRebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
MovieMona Lisa and the Blood Moon
MovieI Used to Be Famous
MovieNaked Singularity
MovieMidway
MovieMaleficent: Mistress of Evil
MovieAlita: Battle Angel
MovieIf Beale Street Could Talk
MoviePatrick
MovieIn Darkness
MovieThe Model
MovieDeadpool
MovieKill Your Friends
MovieThe Transporter Refueled
MovieSword of Vengeance
MovieNorthmen: A Viking Saga