Daniel Radcliffe Was Destined to Become Harry Potter

[@ahStarwok]

the whole cast was one of the best casting choices of all time.

[@davidsirmons]

Yep. I was stunned when Watson admitted she was really considering walking away from Potter after the 2nd movie.

[@kimc207]

@@davidsirmons I think they'd initially only signed on for two films, so I can see why there might have been some reservations.

[@temporarymomentary]

The Lord of The Rings cast is great too.

[@TheLionTurtle]

Well, the actress for Ginny wasn't good

[@ahStarwok]

123Chanel1994 I would agree on that. There was no chemistry between her and Harry, very unconvincing that they ended up being lovers

[@debankanm]

I was already an avid reader by the time Potter books came out, but I know many of my friends for whom Harry Potter is the first literature they truly loved reading out of their school syllabus. JK Rowling basically brought an entire generation back to reading books, and ended an almost slump for the publishing industry.

[@misspriss2482]

She also debunked the idea that children wouldn't read big books. If it's interesting enough, kids will read.

[@taliahernandez940]

How ironic that he was never a reader, dad would read to him and when it came down to it, being cast as Harry Potter forced him to start reading. So Harry Potter influenced Harry Potter to read and now is an avid reader.

[@aqualust5016]

And now he reads Harry Potter to me

[@tjyxo]

The casting of these movies is a masterclass in casting

[@oldskool4572]

Its also a master class in being born into privilege. Look, I love Daniel, and he can't help be born into a connected family, but he clearly had a huge advantage.

[@fe5018]

@@oldskool4572, that explains how he got access, not how he was perfect for the part.

[@oldskool4572]

Well quite. Like I said, I think he's great. Not a criticism of him personally.

[@minsqueeno2]

A casterclass

[@Moonchild99]

@@oldskool4572 I agree with you. Connections it's super important in this business. Even so, Daniel was so similar to Harry personality wise and both Emma and Rupert were also really alike they're characters and they didn't have connections. So it was a good casting

[@randomuser2485]

“There won’t be a child who won’t know his name”

[@nathanbailey6231]

The Potter cast really was up there with one of the greatest ensembles ever assembled, in a time kinda before huge ensemble franchises was a thing at that. From Radcliffe to Richard Harris to Maggie Smith to Alan Rickman to Jason Isaacs to Emma and Rupert, SUCH a winning cast.

[@R4ttl3h34d]

How do you forget Gary Oldman and Brendan Gleeson?! lol

[@nathanbailey6231]

@@R4ttl3h34d haha i didn't want it to go on forever!! Plus I wanted to limit it to the original cast as much as possible

[@DG-kd5bs]

It was a great cast, but it's not an ensemble. That would require several characters to have the same level of importance as Harry. Avengers is probably a better example of an ensemble cast because each superhero is carrying the story.

[@cecilyerker]

@@DG-kd5bs You literally sound so ignorant. The entire series is full of main characters and minor characters whose paths intersect really tightly in important ways to tell the story and many of them can't be removed or changed without dismantling the plot. The adult ensemble cast in the Harry Potter series is a who's who of all the greatest English, Irish and Scottish actors from that time period, and all of them played characters that were critical to the story. Avengers isn't a better example of an ensemble cast, they're literally doing the exact same thing by following the paths forged by the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings franchises.

[@theoriginal4ever7]

He's such an all-around nice guy. Honestly, the original trio and almost all the kids who were in HP turned out to be amazing adults who are very down-to-earth and not at all the image we think of when talking about child stars. I think a big part of that is the older actors on set who took them under their wings, the crew who obviously was very close to them, and the fact that most of the filming happened in the UK and so they weren't exposed to Hollywood in the same way as other child stars are.

[@At0mS8]

Me: * does nothing * YT: *HEY HOW ABOUT ANOTHER DANIEL RADCLIFFE INTERVIEW*

[@andredingstertsao]

Thanks to JK Rowling’s insistence on using a complete British cast, we have probably one of the best casts in the film INDUSTRY in HP

[@TheJazluvscats]

Agreed! The British cast was a very good decision. As a kid I always dreamt about getting a role in the Potter films. I’m a few years younger than Daniel. I always thought it be fun and made me want to be an actor. However my mom crushed my dreams and told me I couldn’t because I was/am American. At the time that was a huge disappointment but as an adult I can see why that was a good choice that JK Rowling made. Every character was cast perfectly. Been 18 years now. Just shows that we’re getting old lol. HP brings back great memories for a whole generation.😊

[@NicolineNDahl]

He, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson really inspired a whole generaton. Now we're all grown up too and I know many, myself included, whom feel grateful for having such inspiring role models. They never asked for it, certainly not at 12 years old, to carry such heavy weight. But damn, it was pulled off flawlessly. Kuddos to their parents and set-members for keeping those three so sane, to inspire their peers to do better and be kind :)

[@treeberry4]

The best casting ever. So glad Maggie Smith recommended his name. Cannot imagine Harry Potter without Daniel Radcliffe.

[@nafisa.t13]

I won't lie, I was expecting his to say "She put my name into the Goblet of Fire" at 0:13 My whole life is just HP, innit.

[@ahri5495]

I was at a summer camp and every day between 14:00 and 17:00 we were supposed to be in our ''houses'' and sleep. I personally didnt feel like sleeping at all most of the time, so I would go to the library and get a book to read. The girl who was sleeping on the bed under me, was quite different than the other kids and myself, she wouldnt be too interested in sports or silly games, she would be reading her own books that she brought with her and she wouldnt hang out with the rest most of the time, but stay with her nose in her book. She had very long, wavy-curly hair. One day after finishing the book I had taken from the library, I still had about 2 hours until 17:00 and had nothing else to do than look at the ceiling and make sure im quiet. Until I hear her turning a page. I looked down to her and whispered to her: ''Hey, is there a chance you have a book for me to read? Just finished the one I got this morning and I dont know what to do''. She looked at me and waved me to come down to her bed. I went down and sat next to her as she was opening her suitcase. She whispered: ''I dont usually trust people with my books, they tend to not take care of them like I would for theirs, but I've seen you are a fan of reading so I need you to promise me you will be careful.'' I assured her that I will be extremely careful and wont take too long to finish it, as I have always been a fast reader. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. I finished the entire book in 3 hours. I couldnt take my eyes off of it, I was immediately, instantly addicted. I read every single page, even the credits and the promo to other books they had on the last pages. I RAN to that girl, full of excitement and asked her to tell me more about those books, this world. We spent the rest of our days at camp together being absolute Harry Potter nerds and as soon as I got home I got the 3 books that were out and the 4th had JUST gotten released, my dad waited outside the bookstore for 2 hours to buy it for me. And later next year, the first movie. I am 28 years old today, I was 8 when I found out about the books. I couldnt be more proud of the education I received thanks to Harry Potter, as I registered for English lessons the following September of that year. Well my English is a bit rusty now, as I dont really have anyone to ''practise'' with, other than watching movies-series with no subtitles. I love my childhood and I am glad I was alive at that era.

[@milktoasted]

What a fantastic story. I was also an avid reader during rest time at the summer camps I attended, so this made me quite nostalgic. Cheers xx

[@EscargoTouChaud]

What a lovely story, and I must say your father was a gem for that queuing!

[@obrien92]

The fact that his eyes are bright in black and white is insane. What a brilliant actor, his other works are criminally underrated

[@pintaridergaming]

love this whole interview

[@jasminenielsen6073]

So if Dan read the harry potter books would he imagine Harry as himself or someone else🧐?

[@theoriginal4ever7]

I wish the journalist had asked him this because I am soooo curious!

[@firapuroki]

@@theoriginal4ever7 yea... Thats actually inetresting question

[@Lord_Alhaitham]

Well in an interview Emma Watson said that she imagined Hermione as herself and ron and harry as rupert and Daniel

[@whatever-wn1nk]

he's a perfect Harry, no one could be Harry but him

[@rachelwang4209]

This whole interview is amazing! Daniel seems so comfortable and well spoke here

[@damaka]

I stumbled upon this channel from my recommendations and this channel is pure quality. Subscribed.

[@quantumphase3738]

Harry potter changed my life. Great insight into Daniel Radcliffe's journey in filming the Harry potter series :D

[@atharvsalve]

McGonagall helped him to be a good wizard, and McGonagall helped him to build his career..

[@annamartinez628]

#DanielRadcliffe my daughter is an avid reader because of Harry Potter series. I'm pretty sure she's read them like 7 times. She began reading in 2nd grade she's now graduating from Jr. High with a GPA of 4.15, in GATE, recipient of the Golden Presidential Academic Award! She's only 13, I guess 2nd/3rd generation of young Harry Potter fans. #LeadersAreReaders She does though understand that you're an actor who plays the role of Harry Potter. She doesn't understand the super crazy fans but she would be honored to one day meet you. Thank you for staying grounded and being a decent good role model for so many young kids! Blessings always

[@TheHerothief]

maggie smith recommended him? such a McGonagall move, i love that!

[@geniusfollower]

It's undeniably true that a LOT of 90s kids started reading because of the Potter books. It was certainly true for me.

[@raghavc12]

I was an avid reader as a kid but after doing lit. in bachelors started reading less when it was not for work; however, harry really was what got me back to reading and I am grateful for this magical world to help me sustain through the muggle one. Also, Dan is like my favourite person to see interviews of, keep up the good work youtube :-p

[@beth-bi9yv]

Honestly think that the Harry Potter movies were really well cast.

[@CastellonZamora]

wow he was wonderfully connected

[@udbhavseth799]

And already dedicated to the craft, which allowed him to be spotted by one of the greatest theatre actresses of all time :)

[@suesheification]

Exactly

[@shadowxneo]

it was that chance encounter that did it. the producer and director hadnt nailed down harry's actor yet, he hears an appropriate age boy behind him, he takes a look. lo and behold, the kid bears a STRIKING resemblance to the kid on the cover of the book...look again, imagine him with glasses. then the next day, or whenever it was, he shows up to audition.

[@d7787]

I keep seeing dan rad vids, not complaining :)

[@Jacob-ir6zi]

He has a show coming out on tbs soon, that's why

[@robr8213]

I love it Hehe

[@darrenmcguigan8466]

Greatest ensemble casts: - Harry Potter - Lord Of The Rings - Marvel Cinematic Universe - Star Trek - Pirates Of The Caribbean - Troy - Magnificent Seven - Ben Hur - Mission Impossible

[@samuelleask1132]

Scribe Definitely

[@cecilyerker]

Maybe he's right to not believe in fate, because nothing is predetermined absolutely, but there is such thing as serendipity, when the universe gives you little nudges on your path in the right direction of your highest good. Even as an 11 year old I was amazed at the number of coincidences and similarities between Daniel Radcliffe and Harry Potter.

[@adaumisasmr6620]

LOL growing up, a lot of my friends parents, didn't allow them to read Harry Potter, they said it was the devils work.

[@simulationdisruptor6033]

Same but eventually caved and are fans now too

[@evasdreamingoutloud]

Why does Daniel Radcliffe always remind me of Harry Potter after he drank Felix felicis (no offense I love him😂)

[@RA-hs6ry]

he seems like he really loves his parents i wish i could say the same

[@joycegibbs5267]

I never really liked the films that much when they came out but watching them now, they're so much better than I remember.

[@alexandranimmons3847]

Draco Malfoy disliked this video

[@alberteinstein9249]

His father will read your comment

[@lalalallalalallalala]

He seems so charming I’d love to meet him one day

[@fruityxoxo1991]

He is

[@thorodinson6250]

harry potter books are the reason I read books now too lmao 😭

[@maori94]

I love these interviews

[@JamieR1988]

It's so spooky just how similar Daniel is to Harry in the books (bar the eyes of course)

[@xeric1953]

0:12 “she put my name into..” I know what you’d all finish that with ;)

[@bangun172]

why would the parents question if he should audition or not? and why would you keep the news from him?

[@jaimarabeals3280]

I wish this interview was just put into a whole video I'm constantly clicking multiple videos for the same interview. good marketing strategy I guess.

[@anhphi100]

Jaimara Beals you can find the whole interview (an hour long) on the website of « off camera »

[@glittery_cucumber]

Why don't you just upload one long video?

[@whatupmyasian]

For more views. Multiple short videos get more views than one long one.

[@youngfadula]

People have short attention span online

[@davidadams2395]

The first 3 seasons are on Netflix.

[@myztik5716]

$$$

[@Vousie]

Because he just uploads short bits of it to try to force us to buy the full, colour deficient video from his website.

[@HAFBeast91]

Hermione slid the answers to Harry. Harry turned to his friend and said "Thanks for that."

[@cavaguynh7791]

Daniel is the Chosen Boy

[@nafisa.t13]

Imagine that.... first audition in July and filming in September. If it be fate, indeed.

[@amalmed9753]

The books were also the start of my passion for reading

[@cavaguynh7791]

Thank Destiny, they casted Daniel as Harry.

[@hectore.zarraga7605]

Hey what he says at the end is so true!, The first books I ever read were JK Rowling's

[@1sumeyye]

My childhood ❤️

[@janinebean4276]

Aww I love that Harry Potter made him love reading ❤️😊

[@yuzuru4742]

Love daniel rad cliff😍

[@lightshift3431]

Why isnt there talk anywhere about JK Rowling being destined to write the books, inspire deeper thought, and give everyone involved in the movies a job. Hmmmm?

[@jimhalpert1240]

Amazing

[@Pippi-rippi]

Great story!

[@fathimasalma3471]

Best host.

[@gaelledelair7258]

: Same goes for me. I kind of liked reading as a kid but not THAT much and then I fell into the Harry Potter pot (or rather, cauldron lol) and it really triggered the bookworm within lol

[@shaw7206]

his life is changed

[@ctesfaye]

didn’t get why video is black&white

[@michelleproctor3612]

Love hp films

[@webbess1]

He's so damn handsome.

[@nosleepinheaven]

More like Daniel Radcliffe was born into the media class and had ample opportunity and connections to make him a likely candidate for the role?

[@limnovae7692]

Where's the difference?

[@jessq6506]

That's what we call fate nowadays lol. Money and connections 😵 lol

[@treeberry4]

You're pathetic. Daniel had worked with Maggie in David Copperfield. That's how his art, talent got him recommendation. N not every media related person tastes success just because they got opportunity. Daniel Radcliffe was and always will be the perfect Harry Potter.

[@li528ify]

By the time they cast him, they have already casted thousands of boys to play Harry included Tom Felton and Matt Lewis, but they couldnt find the perfect Harry until they hear about Daniel, so he wasnt the first and only option for conetions and everything, he was one of the last casted, and he was already an experienced actor.

[@CadillacJak]

Greatest movie cast of all time

[@JammastaJ23]

You're a Harry Daniel!

[@ConstantGoddard]

Why black and white?

[@MrProofMan]

Why not?

[@williamaleman5460]

His accent is so London... ;D

[@davidkennedy6022]

Not that it’s the casting director’s fault, but Harry was suppose to be tall and scrawny not stumpy.

[@raniaali7353]

😊😊😍

[@achooraha551]

🎤👍♪ ♫ ♬👌 ♫ 🎶 ❤👌👏 you got the show

[@thegamergirlsfuntimeohyaaa8137]

Yp

[@EscargoTouChaud]

I love the films, BUT I'm afraid today's kids will be prone to watch the films and not feel the need to read the books aftterwards. Does anyone know any kids who want to read the books first, or read the books after having seen the films?

[@phe7156]

i love all these interviews with Dan in this series, but that paedophile joke was the second inappropriate joke this interviewer has made... he also made a joke about stalkers in another clip and I would really like to impress upon this dude that there really truly are areas you don't need to make jokes about. paedophile jokes are never okay! cut it out, it's not funny, and interrupted the story Dan was telling as well.

[@sabinewilson4385]

Least dislikes I’ve ever seen.

[@leenazari2415]

great interviewer. he lets the guests speak :)

[@konulgul1682]

finally, I found a famous in regular socks 😭💙✌🏻 all famous people try be different with wearing colourful,weird designed socks 😒 but you are same "dear" celebrities and famous guysss

[@idkhehe658]

Fate is a real thing

[@mirandahazel1703]

I'm British and I don't even say THEE-ET-RE (three syllables) it really annoys me when people do that 😂😂😂 I say THEERTRE (two syllables) I know it's not a big deal but just gets on my nerves idk.

[@applepye87]

Why that pronunciation of theatre?

[@oldsore]

I don't believe you know what really happened Daniel, so I don't blame you, but you should find the truth about it. You alluded to it here. Ask Susie Figgis why she quit, and understand that your parents were doing anything but keeping you from auditioning.

[@jamesw102]

If he were destined to play Harry Potter he would have had green eyes like it says in the books

[@fe5018]

He was born before the concept of Harry was first conceived.

[@lovemenak]

It didnt really matter. He potrayed the character so well even with blue eyes.

[@cavaguynh7791]

Green eyes people are so rare only 2% in the world have that color, so it will be more difficult to get exactly the right boy has the right eyes color and the suitable perform for the character. Daniel potrayed Harry so well he didnt even need to have green eyes.

[@ilqar887]

Actually he's hair is not black to . But they made it look like dark

[@rigsby1454]

Pity he sold the woman who wrote the part out. Shame on him

[@rmhanseniii]

Horrible story teller