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Daniel Radcliffe Reflects on Potter Role, Supports HBO Series

4/14/2026

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On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Daniel Radcliffe said, "I disagree with him about my performance in Potter, but that's really nice."
He now appreciates his early work more, though he finds his performances at ages 18-19 uncomfortable to watch.
He ranked "Deathly Hallows Part 2" as his favorite film.
He expressed support for the new HBO series, particularly for 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin portraying Harry Potter, with the series debuting this Christmas.

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On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Daniel Radcliffe said, "I disagree with him about my performance in Potter, but that's really nice."
He now appreciates his early work more, though he finds his performances at ages 18-19 uncomfortable to watch.
He ranked "Deathly Hallows Part 2" as his favorite film.
He expressed support for the new HBO series, particularly for 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin portraying Harry Potter, with the series debuting this Christmas.