Daniel Radcliffe's Brilliant Return: Potter Jokes, HBO Adaptation, and Merrily We Roll Along

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Daniel Radcliffe has had quite the busy few days in the entertainment spotlight. The actor made headlines on November 18th when he appeared on Good Morning America to promote his new Broadway play "Every Brilliant Thing," marking his return to the stage in a major role.

Just days later, on November 24th, Radcliffe sat down with Seth Meyers on Late Night, where he shared a rare moment of genuine laughter over a Harry Potter joke. A producer on the show quipped that Radcliffe's two-year-old son, whom the actor keeps private, might be named Voldemort—a clever reference to the character "He Who Must Not Be Named." Radcliffe admitted he's heard virtually every Potter joke imaginable over his 25-year career, so it takes something truly clever to get a laugh out of him. He also discussed his mixed feelings about watching himself on screen, joking that he'd love a cut of everything he's done without himself in it.

On the same appearance, Radcliffe revealed more about his relationship with the new HBO Harry Potter adaptation set to premiere in 2027. He confirmed he wrote a warm letter to Dominic McLaughlin, the young actor taking on the role of Harry. Radcliffe emphasized he doesn't want to be a "specter" in these children's lives, saying he simply wanted to tell McLaughlin that he hopes the new cast has an even better experience than he did. Seeing photos of the new young cast made Radcliffe emotional, admitting he just wants to hug them because they look so young.

Most recently, on November 28th, Radcliffe appeared alongside Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez to discuss their Tony-winning stage play "Merrily We Roll Along," which heads to theaters nationwide on December 5th. During the interview, Radcliffe humorously called out his most famous role, noting that being Harry Potter would make for the worst friend because everyone around that character is constantly having attempts made on their lives. He also reflected on his character Charley Kringas in the play, discussing how he's been fortunate enough to prioritize creative fulfillment over financial gain throughout his career. The musical demands of performing "Merrily We Roll Along" backward kept Radcliffe on his toes nightly, though he found the reverse-timeline storytelling felt effortless once the show was running.

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