How Daniel Radcliffe Outran Harry Potter

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When Daniel Radcliffe accepted his most famous role at age 11, he was warned that early fame would leave him “fucked up.” Chris Heath on how the actor escaped the long shadow of Harry Potter: https://t.co/ZMrwMNBlyX
- The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) April 30, 2024

The Atlantic profiled Daniel Radcliffe, on the heels of his first Tony nomination for

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[angriest_girl]

He seems very grounded and sensible, and a decent guy. Sounds like his parents did well shielding him from the potential horrors of child stardom too. He does seem to understand the privilege he had of a good support system, which makes me like him more.

[jojito]

Yeah, Alan Rickman's thoughts on his parents always comes to mind when I read about Daniel.

Corridor with Dan Radcliffe. He’s so concentrated now. Serious and focused - but with a sense of fun. I still don’t think he’s really an actor but he will undoubtedly direct/produce. And he has such quiet, dignified support from his parents. Nothing is pushed.

His parents didn't want him in the franchise because it was so huge already and didn't want all that pressure on him. So even though they later agreed that he should audition, that concern for his wellbeing was always the first priority.

Daniel, Emma and Rupert were very lucky to have good parents.

[devon_carrots]

He’s such a good guy. I’ll always be a fan!

[gillenvillain]

Same. He's never going to be a 'great' actor or anything, and he seems to be self-aware enough that he doesn't try to be or wanting to be a huge celebrity.

Good egg. Looks to be a good dad and partner. I'm very happy that he's doing well and I love his career so far. It's been a fucking RIDE.

[836am]

I have a soft spot for Daniel. He seems very sweet and down to earth, and I respect his seemingly concious decision to not become Daniel Radcliffe: Mega Star

I can't say I'm a fan of his work but I wish we could see more of him as a person rather than as an actor, i.e., get him on Graham Norton again please :)

[gillenvillain]

I've met him twice. I used to work for Sundance Film Festival and he is exactly what you see/what you get. Very humble. Kind. Generous. Super nice guy.

Whether you liked him as Harry or not, (I admit he's not the best actor), he has definitely been a perfect person to helm a franchise like this.

I love him (the trio as well as others on HP) taking JKR on with her bullshit and giving zero fucks about owing that cow anything.

[steffi_333]

Gonna be honest, I don’t know if I massively rate him as an actor but he is an A++++ human being I reckon. Feels very genuine and kind.

[ruby479]

Idk, he will always just be Harry to me (and I don't think he has the talent to convince me otherwise)

Appreciate his weirdo career choices.

Does he still get along with his racist friends?

[phililen3]

Which friends? 😨

[fantastiche]

I don't think he's "escaped" it, either, in the sense it remains the role his mostly known for.