Game of Thrones star Jack Gleeson will be back on screens as Famous Five villain

The actor who played Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones is to return to screens for a Famous Five remake

Left: Diaana Babnicova as George, Elliott Rose as Julian, Belfast's Kit Rakusen as Dick, and newcomer Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne. With Bearded Collie Cross, Kip, as Timmy the dog. Right: Jack Gleeson as villain, Wentworth Pictures: BBC / James Pardon

Irish actor Jack Gleeson, who played Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones, will be returning to screens for a role in the BBC’s The Famous Five series — nine years after announcing he was retiring from acting.

Jack Gleeson as King Joffrey in Game of Thrones Season 4, Sky Atlantic HD