[6] Growing up, he was a fan of Harry Potter, Philip Pullman books, and The Lord of the Rings.

On stage, Ezra appeared as Sebastian in Twelfth Night and was nominated for an Ian Charleson Award.

[10][11][12] After making his screen debut in the 2014 television film Murdered by My Boyfriend, Ezra began appearing in BBC dramas, including Undercover and The Missing.

[17] To prepare for the show, Ezra also watched the NFL Network constantly to learn about the rules of American football.

[15] Ezra first realised the show was successful when he attempted to walk in Times Square and was recognised by fans who approached him.