Jack Gleeson reveals Game of Thrones' role 'inspired by Joaquin Phoenix'
Game of Thrones' star Jack Gleeson has revealed that his role was inspired by Joaquin Phoenix in 'Gladiator'.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the 21-year-old actor said that his character was influenced by Phoenix's role as Commodus, as well as the monster Hexxus from FernGully, the Independent reported.
Gleeson also admitted that he enjoys playing the psychopathic villain in the hit HBO TV series.