Why Daniel Radcliffe Is 'Not Seeking' Out a Role in the New 'Harry Potter' Series (Exclusive)
etonline.comDaniel Radcliffe doesn't see himself returning to the universe. ET's Denny Directo spoke to the 33-year-old actor nearly three months after Max announced that it's ordered a scripted series based off of J.K.
Rowling's novels, and he revealed why he likely won't pop up in the show.Radcliffe, of course, starred in titular role of the popular franchise, which released eight films between 2001 and 2011.«I doubt very much that they will,» he said of being asked to make an appearance in the show. «It seems to me that they are wanting to make a fresh series, which it feels like it'd be distracting to have old, haggard Harry also entering from stage left.»And while Radcliffe said he's «certainly not seeking» out a role in the reboot, he noted that he's «very supportive» of the series moving forward.The decade-long series, which Rowling is executive producing, will be a faithful adaptation of the books and feature the same epic craft, love and care this global franchise is known for.
As for the new cast, which has yet to be announced, Radcliffe said, «I wish particularly, obviously, the kids nothing but the best.»«I'm not in the business of giving anyone advice.
I mean, I have definitely been thinking about the idea that there's this set of kids out there right now who will get cast in a couple years and that is a very potentially life-changing thing,» he said.
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