Daniel Radcliffe Wants to Be Michael Caine When He Grows Up

Daniel Radcliffe chats about the practical magic behind Now You See Me 2 and reveals what Sir Michael Caine really thinks about Jimmy's impressions of him.
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Daniel Radcliffe Wants to Be Michael Caine When He Grows Up
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[@Abbekej]

He was Harry Potter, a hero kid and now he is a villain in a movie about magic. I guess that old saying was right. "You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain".

[@bigben6564]

I wish daniel radcliffe was dead

[@s10dlka]

lol that escalated quickly.

[@jacknewell9339]

+s10dlka Ye lol

[@MrTaus]

What movie?

[@mustang8206]

Lol

[@crystalbrooks2684]

Dan seems like a genuinely nice guy.

[@giovanimans4ni]

He is...

[@notsarahatall3164]

are you surprised?

[@crystalbrooks2684]

+Sarah Hansen No

[@Zlain96]

Listen to the @nerdist podcast with him, he is so awesome and nice

[@crystalbrooks2684]

+Daniel Jones Yep 😆

[@sidmenon8973]

Damn, Daniel. Back at it again with the magic tricks.

[@damndanieldaniel6288]

Yeeesss

[@aliyahpartido]

😂😂😂😂

[@sofiavavatsikou7529]

Truee😂

[@Gigglegal320]

lol!!

[@uranglintau]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLLL I lost my shit on this one

[@isaacmassey4814]

It's great to see that Daniel Radcliffe is doing so well is his post Harry Potter career. The dude's a great actor and an awesome human being

[@Wired4Life2]

He could, however, use a singular, fantastic performance to really define and make even more prolific his career after Harry Potter.

[@chandyproductions6086]

+BlueFox94 swiss army man maybe lol?

[@hasselett]

he's not really a great actor

[@Wired4Life2]

Trepid Panic A performance so impressive that people, no matter how big or small the movie is, will talk about immensely and recommend everyone else watch.

[@yangchuyou2356]

It will come

[@owownwowlson8524]

Radcliff:I wanna be him when I grow up Fallon:Me too Me: Ur a grown ass man

[@booksbyleynes]

I'm dying from laughter 😂

[@vb8428]

loool

[@nitimalimbu2657]

lol

[@Leosalejandro]

Gonna be completely honest, but I wanna be his friend 😂 he seems super chill

[@hbad7985]

Wall!

[@Gigglegal320]

same!! i love him! seems like such a cool dude to hangout with!!

[@kirstenknapp8650]

He's so amazing I love him

[@boredaf4721]

alejandro L. Same

[@jhonisanchez4199]

alejandro L. he smokes

[@BrunoGomes-st6sq]

I'm so happy to see Daniel and Emma having a respectable career after the Harry Potter movies!!

[@BrunoGomes-st6sq]

Yes!! I'm still waiting for a movie where he can show his talent to the world and get all the credit for it.

[@BlackGirlMarvel]

+AmBeRaZaNu He does more independent films. a lot of his films are on Netflix. I don't know why he doesn't go for more blockbusters probably a choice he made.

[@swand1383]

+Alexa Harrison maybe it's because he hated doing press and with indies he doesn't have to. Also, he probably made a shit ton on the HPs, so financially he doesn't have to try for big roles. Also, perhaps he enjoys the acting side more, whereas with a lot of blockbusters it is very showy and CGI and green screen-y.

[@fakudan]

He's been on two broadway shows and made several independent films, just because he ain't doing mainstream stuff doesn't mean his having a bad career after HP.

[@jackmoody5174]

And then Rupert, as Dan put it, lives like a seven year old with that much money would live

[@CedXify]

You're a wizard Harry!!

[@agelianaioannidou2913]

im a what??😂😂

[@elinebreukelman2915]

I can't be a.......a......wizard

[@agelianaioannidou2913]

omg memories😱😂

[@smalltasty]

You are a hai/rry wizard

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

Yer' a wizard, Hairy Pugger! (Anyone else see the meme??)

[@yangchuyou2356]

Daniel Radcliffe has the potential for a long-lasting career, as a young veteran, he is beyond talented, it's kinda irritating people use the excuse of him being Potter that they can't ever see him as a real actor while there's a different treatment and reaction towards the other Potter cast and their post-potter works.

[@sistaledaren]

Well he is actually the best of them all..The others kids from the Harry Potter movies have barely evolved at all as actors

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

@@sistaledaren I am a Daniel Radcliffe fan, like many others, but did you ever think there's a specific reason he's done so much better? (Hint: Because he was the main character in the "Harry Potter" films)

[@treeberry4]

@@kimberlysharkey8164 No. It is because he didn't sit on his laurels right during the making of HP movies. He started doing theatre at 17yrs, reaching out to learn more. N obviously also because he had the biggest screen presence always even as a kid. He is the best because he is. It's just sad he does not do mainstream Hollywood movies.

[@fanni513]

to be fair Emma gets it as well. And she hasn't aged a year since the last movie, she still looks pretty and beautiful. A negative thing about the Beauty and the Beast was that "it's ridiculous seeing Hermione and the Beast dancing and talking to each other". And like what did people expect? she won't be casted to any movie bc she had a major role in one of the greatest movies? i mean, u can still enjoy the film and she did an amazing job too. Talking about Dan, in my opinion, he looks a lot more different from Harry than Emma from Hermione so it is even easier to look at him as an other character.

[@Evil_Befall]

harry becomes the new voldemort lol

[@md-jb1my]

😂😂😂

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

I just imagined Rupert Grint walking in like "bloody hell, You-Know-Who is BACK?!"

[@MilA-eh3gf]

3:25 Daniel: "I wanna be him when I grew up." Jimmy: "Yeah haha me too"

[@someguynamedmike4766]

Thank God there haven't been any Harry Potter mentions in these 2 clips, must get seriously annoying that most people always bring that up, he's clearly talented beyond that

[@RazaNoonan]

I'm 90% sure his publicist said "oh you will not mention Harry Potter at all" to fallon 10min before

[@feeplusbee]

+Raza Noonan yep.

[@someguynamedmike4766]

***** Tbf I'm sure he is very appreciative of that time in his life, basically what I was getting at is it shouldn't be brought up too much in interviews as he's in a new stage of his life & career now

[@chilliard120]

To be fair, every time I see a movie with Daniel in it, I just go "Look at the Harry Potter man go"

[@anabrooks5635]

Yes, and we can understand why he declined a role in a new Harry Potter film. I really love all his new characters❤️

[@jerryto803]

"Daniel Radcliffe wants to become Michael Caine when he grows up" Who the fuck doesn't?

[@blakops000007]

lol Ikr ?

[@HKdagreat]

You mean "My Cocaine"?

[@leonthesleepy]

Daniel Radcliffe as Alfred in the Batman reboot

[@agelianaioannidou2913]

ikr😂😂

[@jasonocallaghan9688]

+leonthesleepy in 2040

[@khadizatulkubrah]

Puberty hit him hard since harry potter... cause he is just so dreamy and his accent tho omgg 😍❤

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

His voice sounds the same to me😂🤣 You've CLEARLY haven't seen how Neville turned out!

[@hessu275]

Jimmy doesn't ever seem to interview people, he just talks over them

[@DanielGonzalezC]

One valuable skill Fallon has is that he is legitimately interested in talking with his guests, he doesn't go with the I ask You answer thing, rather he converses with them, and in some cases, like this one here, he allows himself to be carried away by that.

[@BearODice]

If anyone can become Michael Caine when he grows up, it is definitely Daniel Radcliffe. He seems to have the same dedication to the craft and willingness to take risks that Michael Caine does. They both fall into that category of rare breed who are willing to take risks and still stay dedicated to the craft of acting. No role is too big or too small for these talented actors and that is the key. They are always dedicated and always bring their best.

[@lar9299]

he looks so damn handsome with that beard. ♥

[@fifibrainiac99]

looks like a goddamn hobo

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

@@fifibrainiac99 jesus you cut straight to the point😂 I've been waiting for someone to say that

[@hawyercruz3618]

"Now you see me 2"? Why not "Now you don't"?

[@LegionIvory]

Yeah, I was wondering that?

[@Kris_Toffer]

my best bet is on they think peoeple are stupid and can't figure out they're related movies, so they can't bank on the success of the first one.

[@ashleyaqua9104]

I came here to say the same thing! I'm so disappointed it's not 👎🏻

[@bannanniittaaa]

Maybe it's going to be a trilogy.

[@sctpro]

+Wait What well they could explain it, Like the divergent series, in each new movie they clearly state its origin.. But true even then people still ended up confused, its all about that money

[@oliviarao4241]

Holy shit he looks handsome

[@christopherhewitt329]

Dan does a Jimmy impression at 2:17

[@feymouse]

i find it hilarious that daniel is starring as a villain in a movie about magicians

[@NellieKAdaba]

hiiritan lol

[@monicg3ll5r20]

Voldermort disliked this post

[@PkmKitty]

"they think your a magician" me: You're a wizard harry!!

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

Lol you thought that, too!?🤣

[@hS00K]

Daniel Radcliffe as a villain will probably be REALLY good.

[@missella3739]

GΛL S00K REALLY HOT

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

@@missella3739 lol yeah

[@MangsyBoBangsy]

i love how daniel started interviewing jimmy lol

[@mahmoa49]

it's so funny at the end how jimmy gives a little laugh and says me too lol

[@XxSharmsxX]

I love Dan Radcliffe. A lot

[@agelianaioannidou2913]

that accent tho... im dead❤

[@sydneycannon02]

Daniel started interviewing Jimmy. The tables have turned

[@SilenceScream12]

Jimmy seems so chill in this interview it's almost relaxing to watch. That break did its job! :D

[@TheFlowMind]

Shut up Jimmy! Let him speak!

[@Syndor12]

"I met this wizard called Harry Potter in Burma, this was before the war"

[@melvinshaw7574]

Let us now take a moment to reflect upon the history of Daniel Radcliffe. Let's see: Boy wizard; psychological equestrian zoophile; grieving widow; and Satan. You sir are a god.

[@jennabelle1163]

dont forget gay poet

[@melvinshaw7574]

Jenna Belle what was that? Because I seriously need this in my life now

[@fatimaha3686]

Melvin Shaw Kill Your Darlings is the film

[@AKABoondock19]

I really like Danielle Radcliffe. Its so great to see he didnt turn into a waste of life like a lot of child actors do.

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

Referencing Miley Cyrus lol

[@hunyango2k]

jimmy fallon nailed it, that's the actual voice of michael caine. LOL

[@emiliathorunn4995]

I’m a simple person, I see Daniel Radcliffe I click.

[@2Ursos1]

Im kinda glad that hes doing well off the harry potter's franchise.

[@vcarter0723]

Did you learn any magic from Daniel Radcliffe? Huh? You're a wizard Harry.

[@eddyflako8959]

The way they call Michael Caine, it sounds like "my cocaine" lol. I'm not trying to offense his name.

[@elisabethfortin]

That's funny you say that because someone was on the show (Rachel Weisz I think) and they were saying that the right way to pronounce Michael Caine was "my cocaine"

[@manifif]

how do you pronounce your last name

[@elisabethfortin]

Mani00 who?

[@Mike-km2ct]

He actually has a story where he was at a party and some woman kept giving him dirty looks and he couldn't figure out why. Later on he found out she'd heard people saying "Michael Caine is here" and thought they were saying "My cocaine is here" so she thought he was a dealer.

[@mariav9445]

Michael Caine should go to the show!

[@WeabeOfficialMusic]

I've just finished binge watching the Harry Potter films too

[@bluetomato61]

He's so humble! I will watch anything he's in

[@harisha7113]

"Now you see me 2" Dan : Oh ! I lost the cloak and that is why you can

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

Omg😂

[@Mntdewmania1]

Dan has evolved so much, such a pleasure to see!!

[@ChadiyaParvin]

I ♥all the Harry Potter movie's vand books I'm ur #1 fan!

[@newgaleinhawk3398]

Pls. talk to us about Swiss Army Man.. that shit is crazy like wtf

[@lanafawaz6199]

JIMMY IS SO ADORABLE WHEN HE TALKS ABOUT MICHAEL CAINE

[@lilliansmith5078]

Love how the host looked surprised when he heard that Michael Cain saw his impression of him, he seemed genuinely surprised

[@YoutubinhoSasuke]

when i feel bad i just have to watch Michael Caine impressions by Jimmy, it's too good haha :)

[@MsGrapeNehi]

Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan are the kings of the Michael Caine impression.

[@madi846]

look at the harry potter man go

[@madi846]

steph ramo haha probably!

[@Martha.rose2000]

I'm here after hearing Michael Caine's audiobook, "Blowing the Bloody Doors Off" :)

[@sujithrao7974]

Jimmy is a fucking talented mimic!

[@donttryme3734]

he's sti doing magic!harry potter memories😢

[@iplaystuff2465]

as usual, Jimmy's impression is spot on!

[@doraaaa0613]

He's just so bloody endearing!

[@danipali3429]

I was just wearing my Hogwarts shirt

[@ahmaniuno]

Love the show, but Jimmy is a master at joke-blocking his guests. Let them finish their story for god sake!

[@bidishac.8399]

Right ?

[@mwthecool]

I think he has to, they only have limited time so he needs to move the interviews along. It's unfortunate, but true.

[@ahmaniuno]

I know what you mean, but look at other late night hosts. They set the guest up for their punchline and let them have it. Jimmy Fallon gets too exited and ruins the conclusion everytime. It's sad really because i like the guy , but he could learn a lesson or two from Stephen Colbert.

[@mwthecool]

Sure he can, keep in mind Colbert has been doing this for way longer. Jimmy needs some time to learn the secrets of the trade.

[@ahmaniuno]

Yeah, but he's been at it for a couple of years now. To be completely honest i do enjoy the show, i enjoy the skits and the banter between him and Higgins, but when it comes to the interviews he seems to just be a little to trigger happy when cutting the guest off.I do hope he gets better, but he does have some work to do.

[@seanxu2517]

I love Michael Caine. His voice and accent. So cool.

[@AyngeMackay]

OMG JIMMY STOP INTERRUPTING!!!

[@ml-pm6xr]

I just wanna say that dan i am so proud of you

[@xirly3153]

Daniel is just adorable!!!!!

[@mathusanmaheswaran5649]

Daniel Radcliffe i love you

[@mritunjaisinha6643]

I can't explained in words that I am a big fan of Daniel Radcliffe😘😘😘😘

[@An2quamaraN]

Caine probably meant the impersonation Fallon did with Kevin Spacey. That was glorious.

[@jinstan8722]

I refuse to believe that he's not a magician.... even if he said it himself..

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

He's trying to dissociate and make a name for himself, not just being known as Harry Potter from the "Harry Potter" films. He has hinted this many times in interviews.

[@creativerain7963]

Harry Potter as a villain? Dobby doesn't believe master jimmy

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

Lol

[@priscilla5387]

OMG YAY DANIEL RADCLIFFE IS BACK FOR ANOTHER VIDEO ON JIMMY FALLON ♡

[@ApolloArden]

My god. We saw Danielle Radcliffe grow up for 10 years during Harry Potter... Just seeing him now with a beard... Nostalgia man...

[@amarahabeer8329]

i love daniel redcliffe.....

[@NiteOwlJoe]

"-cut a throat now and stuff-" DID NOBODY CATCH THAT?

[@lhair02]

Michael Caine eyyyy, that guy who lended his signature voice for Madness's hit song of the same name

[@alarmgoesding]

First a magical hero, then a magical villain. Make up your mind, Dan!

[@angelam8603]

Omg O.o ! I can't stop imagining the scar on Daniel's forehead

[@potterworld5741]

I'm the Die heart fan Daniel Radcliffe........I'm trying so much to meet him soon.....😗😗😊😊

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

It's "Die Hard" fan (anyone get the movie reference?)

[@singularitybound]

That was a pretty good movie, cant wait for this one.

[@mikeh5399]

I don't think playing a magician is a good idea for someone who's trying to separate himself from the role of Harry Potter

[@jennb3112]

He doesn't play a magician in the film

[@elizabeththomas3319]

+Jenn b it was a joke

[@charmeleon10]

Is he really trying to separate himself from Harry Potter, though? I think that he thinks he's very lucky to have gotten the role of Harry Potter and cherishes all those years filming the Harry Potter series. I think anyone would. I've seen some interviews with him that at some points included the theme of Harry Potter and he always seemed really cool with it

[@elizabeththomas3319]

Cinque He's said some stuff in the past about wanting to make a name for himself beyond Harry Potter. However, he's also said that he is incredibly grateful for the experience

[@charmeleon10]

+Liz T. obviously he'd want something like that, he's an actor and doesn't want his career to end with HP. but at the same time, HP was a huge phenomenon and it's obvious that he loved all of it, so it wouldn't make sense to want to disassociate from it

[@TopSecretName]

"I'm a fan of most people that come on the show." Jimmy almost said everybody but then he remembered that he had several politicians (including Donald and Hillary) and Lena Dunham on the show. TOP KEK

[@addieshiva3382]

No offense Jimmy, but please let my Daniel finish speaking first..!! Honestly i could hear Dan Rad talking all day long!! Dan is sooo humble, talented, vibrant, charming, & he looks sooo damn handsome in this interview!! I can never stop falling in love with Dan Rad over & over again!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@claraphenix5261]

Daniel ❤

[@reginamejia1325]

20 points for Gryffindor ,and Harry Potter so handsome .

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

......

[@Aisha-fd4tl]

Ahhhh absolutly adore him

[@Samy.10VE]

Love Daniel! 😊

[@sofiadg3933]

He's just so cool

[@killer2403]

Hey, my first name is also Daniel!

[@eh6578]

No! It's tony

[@WizardShinobi]

+Wabbit Season Anthony actually... Tony is a nickname.

[@killer2403]

Wabbit Season What nonsense it this?!

[@uusername7454]

+Iron Man Iron Man... Tony Stark... Common sense... It's your username...

[@killer2403]

Dan The Dan The world is against me.. I guess this is the price for defying Cap and betraying my team.

[@beamarie8041]

This whole part is them fangirling over michael caine

[@stefano6867]

rap those ABCs again Harry Potter

[@GalaxiusPilgrim]

daniel radcliffe*

[@TheNoxis72]

I like his role in Grimsby

[@Buenomars]

My cocaine.

[@JohnnyDeppforlifee]

It's weird ..he will always be known as Harry Potter...but even though I'm a huge Harry Potter fan. I can actually see past that..he has become a great actor and when I watch him in other movies I actually forget he was Harry Potter. !

[@Poppin023]

daniel looks like michael cox's (daredevil) little brother

[@realcolataste97]

he's so tiny haha❤️😭

[@brandonhughes645]

Micheal Caine is an absolute legend when it comes to acting 'sad'

[@PattyLankeCollins]

Y'all are quick w/videos 👍🏼

[@auroragallagher3419]

i must say... harry potter is doing a very good Danial Radcliffe impression though, i must say, he is also a very good actor outside of harry potter

[@lilbean3683]

Now you see me 1&2 are the best!

[@thenighthowler6300]

You are incredible I mean how do you do that you have already grown up my friend

[@joewhitehead3]

Let's hope to see Dan & Michael in more films together

[@guitarandrockandroll]

Damn it Jimmy! LET DANIEL TALK!!

[@neasachonghaile6748]

I loved this video it was very funny

[@symonawitanon5179]

i love dandan.