Jack Gleeson is most recognizable for his role as Joffrey Baratheon in Game Of Thrones.

And Joffrey Baratheon is most recognizable for… being one of the most hated TV characters of all time.

As it turns out, though, rumors that Jack and Joffrey are hated endlessly turn out to be untrue, with the actor explaining that all of his fan interactions have been positive.

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The actor spoke at the Game Of Thrones Convention on Friday December 9, sharing (via EW) that unlike some other cast members, he’s never received a negative reaction from viewers of the show.

“Thankfully, I’ve never had any negative fan experiences or anything…. There’s still a chance, if anybody wants to throw a punch,” he joked.

During the Q&A, he explained the perks of the rumour: “A lot of people come up to me because I guess this rumor started that people were horrible to me on the street or I get attacked… whereas I’ve never had one negative experience .

“I feel like people are extra nice to me because they think people attack me, so maybe I should keep the rumor going.”

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Gleeson did also touch on the negatives of his fame, and its impact on his day-to-day life.

“While I was filming Game Of ThronesI was also in university in Dublin and even though since I was a kid all I wanted to be was a celebrity, when I became famous, I then realized… whenever I go to a pub all of my friends then just have to become photographers because people give them their phone and then their night is ruined.

In summation, however, he confirmed “every interaction was perfectly lovely and perfectly nice.”

Most recently, Gleeson has taken a step back from the limelight, and got married in a small ceremony earlier this year. Meanwhile, the highly successful Game Of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragonhas been confirmed for a second season.

Game Of Thrones seasons 1-8 are available on DVD and Blu-ray. House of the Dragon tunes on HBO in the US, and on Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK.