The organizers of Pyrkon Fantasy Festival have released the official video recording of their main-stage Q&A panel featuring acclaimed British actor Anton Lesser. The full panel discussion offers a look into Lesser’s decades-long acting career, spanning classical theater with to major television roles like Qyburn in Game of Thrones, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in The Crown, and, of course, Major Velio Partagaz in Andor.
The panel discussion is hosted by Magda “Cathia” Kozłowska – a prominent figure in Polish fandom and editor for official Polish translations of Star Wars literature. During the interview, Lesser reflects on his standout role in the Star Wars universe and what it took to portray a calculating Imperial Security Bureau chief.
The panel took place during the 25th anniversary edition of Pyrkon, held from June 19 to 21, 2026, at the Poznań International Fairgrounds. As the largest pop-culture and fantasy convention in Poland and one of the biggest in Europe, Pyrkon continues to draw tens of thousands of pop-culture enthusiasts every year. Fans looking ahead to the next gathering can already mark their calendars, as the festival will return to Poznań for its next edition from June 18 to 20, 2027. Tickets are already on sale.
From Westeros to a galaxy far, far away – get to know Anton Lesser better! The actor, known for his roles in “Game of Thrones” and “Star Wars: Andor,” visited Pyrkon 2026. During a Q&A, Anton Lesser discussed acting, iconic film and television productions, and his work on characters that have become etched in audiences’ memories. The meeting was hosted by Magda “Cathia” Kozłowska. Anton Lesser is a renowned British stage, film, and television actor, as well as an experienced voice actor. He gained international recognition for his roles as Qyburn in “Game of Thrones” and Major Lio Partagaz in “Star Wars: Andor.” He also appeared as Thomas More in the historical series “Wolf Hall,” Harold Macmillan in “The Crown,” and Chief Inspector Reginald Bright in “Endeavour.” His credits also include numerous theater roles, radio plays, and audiobooks. He received a BAFTA nomination for his portrayal of Thomas More.