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Jack Gleeson Shines in Netflix's House of Guinness Return

9/28/2025

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Jack Gleeson returns to television in Netflix's House of Guinness, his first major project since Game of Thrones.
After a six-year hiatus, he also appears in The Sandman and Sex Education, showcasing range across diverse roles.
In House of Guinness, Gleeson plays Byron Hedges, a comic-relief character aiding the protagonist family and contrasting with his Joffrey Baratheon role.

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Story summary

Jack Gleeson returns to television in Netflix's House of Guinness, his first major project since Game of Thrones.
After a six-year hiatus, he also appears in The Sandman and Sex Education, showcasing range across diverse roles.
In House of Guinness, Gleeson plays Byron Hedges, a comic-relief character aiding the protagonist family and contrasting with his Joffrey Baratheon role.