Daniel Radcliffe doesn’t think it’s time for his Harry Potter to return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
In an interview with ComicBook.com, the actor talked about the Harry Potter upcoming series Max, which is set to bring controversial author JK Rowling’s books to life, each earning their own season on the decade-long show. When asked if fans can expect his beloved version of Boy Who Lived to make an appearance on the reboot, Radcliffe confirmed the odds are pretty low.
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“I understand they’re really trying to start fresh, and I’m sure whoever makes them will want to leave their own mark on them and probably won’t want to have to figure out how to get old Harry to make an appearance somewhere” , he told the website. “So I’m definitely not looking for it in any way.”
Nevertheless, The lost city The star explained that he wishes the actor who will take on the next role “all the luck in the world”, adding: “I’m very happy that this torch has passed, but I don’t think he needs me. to pass it physically.”
The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reported in January 2021 that a Harry Potter was in the works at HBO Max. The news officially broke in April, when the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav announced plans for the live-action series during a presentation on how HBO Max and Discovery+ would be integrated post-merger.
Here’s how Max described the series: “The stories of each of Rowling’s characters Harry Potter the books will become a decade-long series produced with the same epic craftsmanship, love and care that this global franchise is known for. The series will feature a new cast to lead a new generation of fans, full of fantastical details, beloved characters and dramatic locations that Harry Potter fans have loved for over 25 years. Each season will be authentic to the original books and will bring Harry Potter and these incredible adventures to new audiences around the world, while the original, classic and beloved films will remain at the heart of the franchise and available to watch around the world.
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