Jack Gleeson, known for his role as the infamous Joffrey Baratheon in HBO’s smash hit series Game of Thrones, is one of the many celebrities enjoying Mallorca this summer. The Irish actor, 33, visited Can Prunera, the most important modernist house in Soller, Spain, and enjoyed its beautiful gardens as well.
Gleeson called the house an “oasis,” in a busy town like Soller, and was particularly impressed by the beauty of the museum.
Gleeson skyrocketed to fame when he played Joffrey in Game of Thrones, a television adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s hugely popular A Song of Ice and Fire book series. The character, a spoiled, arrogant, and ferociously cruel boy king, was interpreted so well by the comparatively kind-hearted Gleeson, that he is still talked about as one of the program’s greatest acting performances, even among other staggeringly talented stars such as Peter Dinklage, Charles Dance, and Lena Headey.
The Can Prunera is considered the most important Art Nouveau-period house in Soller, and in 2010, the house underwent a restoration, including the original furniture of the period, which is still inside.
After playing Joffrey, Gleeson took a break from acting to focus on his studies in theology and philosophy, but enjoyed doing independent theatre and taking on small roles. Since 2023, he has re-entered the audiovisual industry.
