Millions of fans tuned in each week to watch Game of Thrones Season 3 on HBO last year, leading many to think having a major role on the show would be a dream come true, especially for an actor.

Sure that might be the case if you're the beautiful Khaleesi, Mother of Dragon or the get to deliver the sharp wit of Tyrion Lannister. But what if you had to play the evil young King Joffrey. According to a Monday report from Ireland's Independent, Jack Gleeson [Joffrey] is leaving the acting world on after the series ends.

"[Acting] was always a recreation beforehand, but when I started doing Game of Thrones perhaps the reality was made too real for me," Gleeson told Independent. "The lifestyle that comes with being an actor in a successful TV show isn't something I gravitate towards."

Though many fans absolutely despise his character, Gleeson maintains that most fans are considerate and insists it's not the reason why he's quitting show business.

What might surprise most Thrones viewers is that Gleeson doesn't even watch the show citing the experience as very uncomfortable.

"I don't tend to. It's bizarre when you see clips," he revealed. "You tend to abstract yourself from the creepiness of it when you're playing it, but when you see it on television it sends shivers down my spine."

Gleeson is currently enrolled at Trinity where he studies philosphophy and religion. As for what the 21-year old will do after his career on the show he's letting life take it's course.

Game of Thrones Season 4 is scheduled to premiere some time in spring 2014.