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Daniel Radcliffe Reflects on Harry Potter at Broadway Premiere

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On March 12, Daniel Radcliffe attended the New York premiere of Every Brilliant Thing and reflected on filming Harry Potter.
He recalled Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince stunt in which he emerged from water through a ring of fire.
Radcliffe said Rupert Grint (actor) and Emma Watson (actor) share similar nostalgia about the new cast taking on the roles.
Every Brilliant Thing will run on Broadway for 13 weeks.

History

Historical Context

Released on July 15, 2009, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" grossed over $934 million worldwide, becoming the second-highest-grossing film of the year. Directed by David Yates, it continued the franchise's legacy, with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson shaping modern fantasy storytelling. The film's success influenced adaptations and highlighted the cultural significance of the Harry Potter series in contemporary cinema.

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Story summary

On March 12, Daniel Radcliffe attended the New York premiere of Every Brilliant Thing and reflected on filming Harry Potter.
He recalled Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince stunt in which he emerged from water through a ring of fire.
Radcliffe said Rupert Grint (actor) and Emma Watson (actor) share similar nostalgia about the new cast taking on the roles.
Every Brilliant Thing will run on Broadway for 13 weeks.

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