The series “Game of Thrones” introduced the audience to many bright villains, including Joffrey Baratheon. The actor, who played this role, brilliantly coped with the difficult role of the eccentric and cruel young king, as evidenced by the hatred of his character from many fans. What is known about the Irishman Gleason and his hero?
Jack Gleason: The Beginning of the Way
The performer of the role of the cruel king Joffrey was born in Ireland, it happened in May 1992. Jack Gleason as a child began to be interested in the world of dramatic art. Parents sent their son to the art school, which worked at the Independent Youth Theater. He then continued his education at Dublin Trinity College, which is considered one of the most prestigious educational institutions in Ireland.
In 2002, the future Joffrey Baratheon first appeared on the set. The actor starred in the short film Moving Day. Then the boy played in the short films Fish Tail and Tom Waits Makes Me Cry, appeared in a little-known series.
Film career
Jack Gleason was still a teenager when he was offered to star in a full-length movie. The young man, who at that time turned 13, played a cameo role in the film “Batman: The Beginning”. He embodied the image of a boy whom a brave superhero helps out of trouble.
In 2007, the future Joffrey appeared in the horror film Mushrooms, which tells the story of teenagers who embark on a dubious adventure. Young people intend to find hallucinations in the forest. They know that if they try them, they will acquire the ability to look into the future. Jack's role was again small.
Then Gleason took part in the films "The Shining of the Rainbow", "All Good Children." Of course, he owes his popularity not to these films at all.
Casting
Kind, charming, witty - this is how all the friends about the actor respond. Joffrey Baratheon is a character who is his exact opposite. Despite this, Jack brilliantly managed to cope with the role of the villain king, as evidenced by the hatred that many fans of the television project infiltrated him.
It is impossible not to mention that George Martin himself insisted on Gleason’s candidacy , whose work formed the basis of the series. The writer had no doubt that young Jack would be able to cause hatred for his character, and he was not mistaken.
It is known that the producers even feared for Jack's safety. In an interview, they repeatedly shared fears that one of the ardent fans of the Stark family would decide to pay the actor for the evil that caused his character to his beloved heroes.
Character story
So, what character did Jack embody in the TV show Game of Thrones? Joffrey Baratheon is a young man who can hardly be called a role model. The young ruler of Westeros is distinguished by cruelty, revenge, capriciousness. He is the fruit of the incestuous relationship of Queen Cersei and her twin brother Jaime Lannister, which may be the reason for his deviations.
The young tyrant is considered the legitimate son of King Westeros Robert Baratheon, which allows him to ascend the throne after the death of the "father". The crimes that he commits upon coming to power are difficult to enumerate. It is Joffrey who ignites the flames of civil war that swept the whole kingdom. He kills Ned Stark, scoffs at his daughter Sansa, sets himself against one of his subjects after another.
Tyrant's death
In which series will Joffrey Baratheon die? Fans of the Game of Thrones series are aware that this has already happened. The young king was eliminated in the second episode of the fourth season. The series received the name "Lion and Rose."
Who killed the son of Cersei and Jaime Lannisters? The killer of the young ruler was recognized by his uncle Tyrion Lannister, whom Joffrey repeatedly insulted. However, in reality, the crime was committed by Olena Tyrell, who wanted to save her granddaughter Margaery from marriage to a maniac. The role of her accomplice was played by the cunning master of the coin Petir Bailish, who wanted for his own purposes to plunge the country into the abyss of even greater chaos.
Last role
Gleason said that Joffrey Baratheon would be his last character. The actor realized that dramatic art is not his vocation. He intends to devote the coming years to finding his place in life. However, fans continue to hope that the talented guy will return to the set.