Was King Joffrey a real person?

Was King Joffrey a real person?

Game of Thrones' evil King Joffrey Baratheon (Jack Gleeson) was inspired by a real-life 15th-century prince, Edward of Lancaster.

What mental illness does Joffrey have?

Joffrey Baratheon: Conduct Disorder and Sadistic Personality Disorder. Honda believes Joffrey suffers from a specific form of sadistic personality disorder called tyrannical sadism, due to his habit of relishing in "verbally and physically harming and abusing others with his power."

Was there ever a king like Joffrey?

Edward of Lancaster was the son of King Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou—and, like Joffrey, there were rumors around his parentage. Also like Joffrey, Edward had a touch of madness, and he shared Joffrey's affinity for lopping off the heads of his enemies.

Who was the inspiration for Joffrey?

The character of the boy king, who holds sway over the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, was influenced by Joaquin Phoenix's Commodus in Gladiator, as well as the monster Hexxus from FernGully, Gleeson told Entertainment Weekly.

Is the Hound a psychopath?

No. “The Hound” was a psychopath. He reduced all others to annoying obstacles. The creative forces behind the Arya character, which of course include Maisey Williams herself decided to develop her character in a darker, more vengeful direction.

Who is King Joffrey in Game of Thrones?

• Even among the scores of wretched characters in Game of Thrones, King Joffrey ranks high among the series' worst villains. Joffrey Baratheon was purportedly the son of King Robert Baratheon (Mark Addy) and Queen Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) and the heir to the Iron Throne of Westeros.

How is Joffrey Baratheon related to Jaime Lannister?

• Though believed by most to be the eldest son of King Robert Baratheon and Queen Cersei Lannister, Joffrey is actually a bastard born from Cersei's incestuous relationship with her twin brother Jaime Lannister. He is the older brother of Myrcella and Tommen Baratheon.

Who is the real king in Game of Thrones?

• Joffrey Baratheon becomes king of Westeros when his supposed father dies -- though he is actually the product of incest between his mother and uncle. (Image credit: HBO) If anyone in Martin's shades-of-gray world is a pure villain, it's King Joffrey, Cersei's son with her twin brother Jaime.

What did Joffrey do on the way to King's landing?

• On the way from Winterfell to King's Landing, Joffrey spends a day riding and drinking wine with Sansa. They come upon Arya Stark and her friend Mycah, a butcher's boy, who are practicing sword fighting. A drunk Joffrey commands Mycah to spar with him.