If you’re a fan of “Harry Potter” books or films, you’re likely very familiar with Daniel Radcliffe’s portrayal of the titular role of the franchise. His acting in “Harry Potter” began when Radcliffe was just 11 years old and ended when he was 20, per Fiction Horizon. Although he played the part for about a decade and is remembered for it to this day, Radcliffe almost never even auditioned for the movies. The actor opened up about this to The Hollywood Reporter in 2011. Radcliffe stated that Chris Columbus, who directed the first two “Harry Potter” films, had seen him acting in another project, “David Copperfield,” and wanted to audition the actor for “Harry Potter.” However, Radcliffe’s parents initially turned this offer down, fearing its terms would his interrupt the normalcy of his childhood.
“They went to my parents, and, at the time, the deal was to sign on for — I think — six films, all to be done in LA, and my mum and dad simply said, ‘That’s too much disruption to his life. That’s not gonna happen,'” Radcliffe said. Months later, it was decided that the filming location was to be moved to Radcliffe’s homeland of England and the contract deal would be reduced to two films. This sealed the deal, and soon, Radcliffe would be taking on the part of a lifetime.
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