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Daniel Radcliffe Praises Viral 'Heated Wizardry' SNL Sketch

2/16/2026

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Daniel Radcliffe, the actor who portrays Harry Potter, reacted positively to the Saturday Night Live sketch "Heated Wizardry," blending Harry Potter with themes from the gay hockey romance series "Heated Rivalry."
Finn Wolfhard, who portrayed Harry, informed Radcliffe about the sketch beforehand.
Radcliffe appreciated the gesture, noting it reflects mature reinterpretations.
The sketch went viral for clever writing and high production values.

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Story summary

Daniel Radcliffe, the actor who portrays Harry Potter, reacted positively to the Saturday Night Live sketch "Heated Wizardry," blending Harry Potter with themes from the gay hockey romance series "Heated Rivalry."
Finn Wolfhard, who portrayed Harry, informed Radcliffe about the sketch beforehand.
Radcliffe appreciated the gesture, noting it reflects mature reinterpretations.
The sketch went viral for clever writing and high production values.