Actor Who Played Joffrey Thinks the Misogyny on Game of Thrones May Be Unjust
Jack Gleeson, who played the cruel, woman-torturing Joffrey Baratheon on Game of Thrones, weighed in on the misogyny debate that has plagued the HBO show this season. Since his character was one of the main perpetrators of the violence and sexual abuse of women on the show, Gleeson had a unique perspective on whether it should depict those actions as often as it does. In an interview with the Daily Beast, Gleeson said that he has not watched the series since he left because he cannot suspend his disbelief after being on set, so he cannot comment on the infamous Sansa rape scene. But Gleeson admitted that past representations of sexual violence may been "unfair.", MORE Maisie Williams on How Game of Thrones Treats Women and Her Dream Superhero Role, When asked if he found it difficult to film some of the scenes where he abused women, Gleeson replied, The show has also come under firelike many HBO shows before itfor excessive female nudity. Despite not being a regular viewer, Gleeson said he supports the instances of male nudity he's heard about from friends and colleagues. The 23-year-old Gleeson said last year that he plans to retire from acting. MORE Sophie Turner on Defending Sansa Stark and Her Surprising Dream Role, Daily Beast