BlackTalon Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I saw an interview with him in which he said that acting just ceased to be fun for him. Maybe he simply needs a break ... and maybe he also just needs to realize what the employment chances (and the wages) are for somebody with a degree in Theology and Hebrew or whatever strange stuff he is studying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Desmond Wine's Bane Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I saw an interview with him in which he said that acting just ceased to be fun for him. Maybe he simply needs a break ... and maybe he also just needs to realize what the employment chances (and the wages) are for somebody with a degree in Theology and Hebrew or whatever strange stuff he is studying. Yeah he said it was fun when he was doing it as a hobby, but he just didn't like it as a profession. A good way to ease him back in there. "Hey Jack, we're doing a bit of a play down the local hall, want to join in mate?" "Cameras? Oh? Those, nah don't know what they are there for. Just ignore them mate." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAndFullOfTurnips Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 "He thought drinking wildfire would turn him into a dragon!! He was wrong..."I loved the delivery of that line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Boar of Gore Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 "Isn't it a funny song?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Bean Corbray Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 He doesn't seem to want to carry on with acting. He's left the door open for the distant future, in the last interview snippet of his I read. But for now he's done because he has other interests and other talents he wants to pursue. And that's awesome, because it means he'll never have to take on a project he doesn't want to do because he needs the money or something like that. He'll have a degree and a real life and options. If he ever makes a return to acting, it'll be on his terms and it'll be because it's a role he really wants to do for his own sake. Which means he'll be excited about it and do it with his full passion and talent, which as we've seen with King Joffrey is considerable. He doesn't seem to like Celebrity Culture very much (and who can blame him?) Maybe his "walking away" is a repudiation of that on top of everything else. Another reason for me to admire and respect his decision. "Always leave them wanting more," they say. He's certainly doing that. He's also retiring on top of his game, which is also very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy4Real Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I have such love for that kid. Like Tom Felton was a great Draco Malfoy, but Jack Gleeson's Joffrey took the cake. He's gonna take a break and come back looking like a grown man. Someone is going to hand him a role he wouldn't refuse, and we'll be happy to see him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Carnahan Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 "I was quite busy, Your Grace.""Busy getting captured." Yes, that's my absolute favorite as well, Jack delivered that line so perfectly. Oh, I will miss Jack so much. He was so perfect at being a little (amusing) shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerJeremiahLouistark Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 It's the scene that keeps on giving. Watching him die, choking, cowardly as always. Great job making me despise Joffrey even more than I already did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazfemur Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Are you people kidding me?! Jack Gleeson was one of the most amazing portrayals of villainy I've ever seen. My favorite line: S03E10: Joffrey (To Tywin): "I'm NOT tired!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonCon's Red Beard Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 We have to understand that he saw acting as a hobby and he landed a role that now is part of the tv history and even pop culture. It was a huge thing for a young man to assimilate and he probably hasn't completely. I wish he reconsiders, though. Either way, he's retiring on top: never in my whole life as a tv junkie, I've seen a character who has been so delightful to hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Giver Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I hope someone makes a video compilation of all his scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daughter of Death Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 he has stated that he's going to retire because he just doesn't find acting his cup of tea anymore. he's been acting since he was 5 and has gotten sick of it.. favorite "line" ever is that little whine he does when tyrion slaps him. makes my heart flutter with happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywolf2375 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 This may be good for him or it may be bad, but he will be forever Joffrey. He brought the vileness, the conceit that is Joffrey Lannister to life. You loved to hate him, appreciated the skill it takes to be that evil and not be a caricature of evil that can happen so easily (Victoria on Revenge for example). Mr. Gleeson.... :bowdown: you earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florina Laufeyson Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Im actually hella butthurt that Gleeson is retiring from acting. Cuz he would be so amazeballs in a lot of other stuff and a Caligula remake and omgosh...i just am so sad to see all these juicy possibilities get shot down. I mean, i respect his decision and all and hes got a really good reason, but still~~ :crying:We got a fantastic Joff out of it so im pretty happy with what hes given us. He was best Joff. Best Joff ever. I loved that mannerism he created. You know the one, where hes on the Iron Throne and hes always kinda picking at the arm of it. It had an element of uncertainty in him. One of those little details that adds so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Bean Corbray Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 A couple episodes into the show there were two actors I had pegged as the people most likely to be made into stars by this show. Maisie Williams and Jack Gleeson. The casting on this show has been consistently excellent but they both stood out to me right away as absolute home runs. Great talents with the right look and charisma. I'm still holding to my prediction on Williams, of course. But I think Gleeson's performance totally establishes that he could be a star of tomorrow if he wanted to. In light of that I think its even more cool that he is stopping. It's one thing to give up acting if you stink, but he's walking away from something he's great at, because he's got other things on his plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Bean Corbray Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Though it would not be unprecedented for a successful child actor to give it up, have a real life and succeed at that, and come back to acting on their own terms many years later... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayim_Bialik (edit: although it seems she did voiceover work in the interim so it's not exactly the same. but still...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
averde Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I loved hating Joffrey, and the actor did a fantastic job. He has some of the greatest lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonCon's Red Beard Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Though it would not be unprecedented for a successful child actor to give it up, have a real life and succeed at that, and come back to acting on their own terms many years later... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayim_Bialik (edit: although it seems she did voiceover work in the interim so it's not exactly the same. but still...) NPH as well, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hands down the best casting in the series I think. I wish him all the best in whatever other career he is interested in pursuing but I really do hope he takes a break and returns to acting later on. He has amazing talent. Love the batshit crazy lines he delivers so well; "I AM KING""I SAID KNEEL""I'M NOT TIRED" :rofl: I loved reading about his death but in terms of the show, I loved seeing his over the top psycho performance and am really going to miss seeing both Joff and Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florina Laufeyson Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Even Loki got nervous when Jack screamed "I SAID KNEEL!" I'm still holding to my prediction on Williams, of course. Oh shes gonna be a huge star. Her and Turner both. Williams has a passion for dance and Turner, a passion for fashion. So they have other avenues right away if they choose not to stay full on into acting. I do know Maisie did a short film but i cant remember the name of it. Im just selfish and wanna see more Gleeson being awesome. /selfishes lolIf he ever comes back, ill be rooting for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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