Which ‘Game Of Thrones’ Actor Is Quitting?

An actor on the giant hit show Game of Thrones is quitting acting, but it will be after the show is done. Keep reading to find out who and why said actor is quitting the biz.

King Joffrey will be Jack Gleeson's final role according to the actor himself. Here's what he had to say. From Inquisitr:

“(Acting) was always a recreation beforehand, but when I started doing Game of Thrones perhaps the reality was made too real for me,” Gleeson told Ireland’s Independent. “The lifestyle that comes with being an actor in a successful TV show isn’t something I gravitate towards.”

 

Gleeson is enrolled in Trinity College studying philosophy and theology.

“Since going to Trinity and garnering an interest in philosophy and with Goal (an aid agency) and my theater company I’ve kind of just re-evaluated what I want to do,” he said.

 

He says he wants to do humanitarian work after he leaves acting. He wants to help others that are less fortunate. He recently went to Haiti to help with relief efforts.

"It was inspiring to see the improvements being made in Haiti, to see the motivation of the people to improve the quality of life,” Gleeson said. “People are eager to get on with their lives and be resilient.”

“I’d been looking to use the celebrity I’ve got from the show to bring awareness for causes Goal supports,” the Gleeson added.

 

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