Breaking News: Game of Thrones' Joffrey Actor Returns to Spotlight After Astonishing Decade-Long Hiatus

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Throughout his break from television acting, Gleeson took part in the founding of a theater company and actively participated in numerous local Irish events.

Jack Gleeson, known for his role as the notorious King Joffrey Baratheon on Game of Thrones, has recently made a potential comeback to television with his new role in The Famous Five. This marks his first major onscreen appearance in almost a decade, since his character's demise in Game of Thrones season 4.

Now, BBC has revealed the cast of the upcoming series The Famous Five, an adaptation of the Enid Blyton children's novel series of the same name. Joining the cast in the role of Wentworth is Gleeson, who will be accompanied by an impressive ensemble including Diaana Babnicova, Elliott Rose, Kit Rakusen, Flora Jacoby Richardson, Ann Akinjirin, James Lance, and Diana Quick. Gleeson's inclusion in the cast is especially noteworthy as it marks his first major onscreen role since he took a hiatus from television acting following Joffrey's Game of Thrones death in 2014.

Everything Jack Gleeson Has Done Since Game of Thrones

After departing from Game of Thrones, Gleeson initially expressed his intent to pursue a career in academia. However, the 31-year-old actor charted a different course following the Purple Wedding. From 2012 to 2019, he served as a producer and performer in the Collapsing Horse Theatre Company, which he co-founded. Among his notable contributions was his involvement in the comedic play Bears in Space.

During the course of several years, he consistently appeared on stage, participating in various capacities, particularly in local Irish events. One remarkable instance was his unexpected presence at an Over the Top Wrestling event, where he portrayed an exaggerated version of himself and engaged in a confrontational encounter with J Money. It appeared that he had distanced himself from his television career, to the extent that he even chose not to watch the final season of Game of Thrones. Nonetheless, with the arrival of the 2020s, he recommenced his pursuit of onscreen acting opportunities.

Gleeson's revival in onscreen performances commenced with smaller roles, including two episodes of the 2020 sitcom Out of Her Mind. However, it is his recent involvement in The Famous Five that closely rivals the level of prominence attained by his character in Game of Thrones. Its potential impact on his future prospects in television remains uncertain.

Source: BBC