Jack Gleeson Returns to Screen Acting with Netflix's House of Guinness

Jack Gleeson, famously known for his role as the villainous King Joffrey in Game of Thrones, has clarified that his break from acting was a personal choice rather than due to backlash or fan abuse. After the show, Gleeson focused on theater work in Dublin, co-founding a theater company with friends, which allowed him to pursue smaller-scale creative projects away from the spotlight. He never quit acting but stepped back from screen roles because he missed the artistic fire of stage performance and eventually missed screen acting itself. His return to television is marked by a starring role in Netflix's new series House of Guinness, a historical drama created by Steven Knight, exploring the Guinness family's legacy in 19th-century Dublin and New York. Gleeson's comeback has been well received, with critics highlighting his performance and fans appreciating his candid explanation for his hiatus. This new chapter signals his full re-engagement with the entertainment industry after years of artistic exploration.