Finn Bennett

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“It’s a fucking bold choice to really go against the grain of ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘House of the Dragon’,” says Finn Bennett, who plays Aerion Targaryen in HBO’s latest spin-off ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’, “and I think they pulled it off tremendously.” The series, a more comedic outing into George RR Martin’s world, has allowed Bennett to sink his teeth into Aerion, a brattish member of the slightly mad, sometimes bad dragon-riding dynasty that rule Westeros. The actor – known for ‘Warfare’ and ‘True Detective’ – plays Aerion with a vulnerable arrogance that has quickly made the character a fan favourite. Also of note? His peroxide blonde wig. We caught up with the rising star to talk ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’, his upcoming projects (watch out for that A24 horror film), and why he would absolutely love to do a rom com. Read the full interview at the link in our bio.

For over 10 years, @_finnbennett has made a name for himself on-screen playing “really lovely boys”. However, as the newest peroxide-topped Targaryen villain – in @hbo ’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – the London actor has pulled off a career heel-turn in one of TV’s most storied fictional arenas.  Covering our Spring/Summer 2026 issue, Bennett shares why taking on the role of Prince Aerion in the Game of Thrones spin-off initially felt beyond his range, how his Belfast filming days for the show brought him closer to his family roots, why he won’t miss the character and his unyielding love for his home borough of Hackney. Head to manabouttown.tv to pre-order the issue now!  @_finnbennett wears @gucci on the cover.  Photography by @kosmaspavlos Styling by @luke_jefferson_day Words by @andreww_wright Editor-in-Chief @luke_jefferson_day Senior Editor @andreww_wright Art Director @mike.w.morton Production Director Lola Randall Junior Art Director @llltash Grooming by @bycharliecullen at @forwardartists   Photography Assistant @lukedigi   Styling Assistants @zac_sunman   Post Production  @dienachbarin Videography by @sentrosifilm

Ep 2 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms out tonight ⚔️ A massive thank you to @pipwoods and @lucillehardingmua who are the genius’ behind the wig. Not only are they very talented, but were with me everyday for processing and de rig during a very busy shoot. @gameofthrones @hbomax @hbo

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HNY from mes and mines to yous and yours

ICON cover shoot Photography: Paolo Roversi (@roversi ) Fashion: Anastasia Barbieri (@anastasia.barbieri ) Makeup: Satoko Watanabe (@satokowatanabe.makeup ) Hair: Nicolas Philippon (@nicophilippon ) Casting Director: Goran Macura (@goranmacura ) Set Design: Jean Hugues De Chatillon Camila Mendez (@camilamendezstein ) at Studio Demi (@studio.demi ) Production Manager: Elsa Merchadier Digital Technician: Paul Allister (@dtouchcreative ) Location: Studio Luce Words: Penny Spiliotopoulos (@penny.spili ) Editor in Chief: Gro Curtis (@gro.curtis.studio ) Creative Director: Alexander Wiederin (@buero_newyork ) Managing Director: Daniela Sola (@danielasola_j ) Publisher At-Large: Tanya Amini (@tanyaamini ) Social Media Editor: David Ruff (@davidevanruff ) Editorial Director: Andrea Tenerani (@andreatenerani ) All clothing by Saint Laurent (@ysl )

“It would be a shame to put profit over basic human decency. I’m trying to make myself proud. It’s not about how I’d like other people to remember me.” That conviction was reignited at Cannes, in the moments before Finn Bennett (@_finnbennett ) accepted his Trophée Chopard from Angelina Jolie (@angelinajolie ). Her lifelong commitment to humanitarian work reminded him that beyond the screen, the true measure of success lies in integrity over image, and pride over profit. Photography: Paolo Roversi (@roversi ) Fashion: Anastasia Barbieri (@anastasia.barbieri ) Makeup: Satoko Watanabe (@satokowatanabe.makeup ) Hair: Nicolas Philippon (@nicophilippon ) Casting Director: Goran Macura (@goranmacura ) Set Design: Jean Hugues De Chatillon Camila Mendez (@camilamendezstein ) at Studio Demi (@studio.demi ) Production Manager: Elsa Merchadier Digital Technician: Paul Allister (@dtouchcreative ) Location: Studio Luce Words: Penny Spiliotopoulos (@penny.spili ) Editor in Chief: Gro Curtis (@gro.curtis.studio ) Creative Director: Alexander Wiederin (@buero_newyork ) Managing Director: Daniela Sola (@danielasola_j ) Publisher At-Large: Tanya Amini (@tanyaamini ) Social Media Editor: David Ruff (@davidevanruff ) Editorial Director: Andrea Tenerani (@andreatenerani ) All clothing by Saint Laurent (@ysl ) Read the full story in the Fall issue of ICON America, on newsstands October 14. #ICONamerica #FinnBennett #SaintLaurent

Introducing Finn Bennett - actor and Screen Star of Tomorrow 2025 ✨ Finn’s credits include Warfare, Black Doves and True Detective. Head to link in bio for his profile! 📸 Peter Searle