On the heels of an TV reboot, Daniel Radcliffe squashed rumors that he is returning to the $7.7 billion Harry Potter franchise. Playing the original "boy who lived," the actor grew up on screen while his wizard character endured trials and tribulations that resulted in a final face-off against Voldemort. It has been more than a decade since Radcliffe ended his stint as the hero in 2011's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, but rumors swirl that he may be revisiting the Wizarding World.
Speaking with Max's Harry Potter reboot. Despite this, he isn't particularly protective of the role, itting that he has accepted the possibility that other actors will have the opportunity to play the character in the future. Read his full quote below:
“I certainly haven’t. I mean, I don’t, I think it’s very much like they’re going for a new series and it would be, there would be somebody else playing Harry. So I think it would be very weird for me to show up. I’m very, you know, I’m very excited to see what other people do with that. And I think the thing, you know, the comparison I’ve made is like to a story like ‘Sherlock Holmes.’ You know, it was always gonna, I think the Potter series of books was always going to be bigger than like one interpretation or one franchise. So it’ll be cool to like, see the, the torch get ed on,”
What To Expect From Max's Harry Potter TV Reboot
There were previous reports that Warner Bros. was looking to reboot the Harry Potter franchise before it was officially announced, considering their failed attempt at expanding the Wizarding World with the problematic and underwhelming Fantastic Beasts films. Still, when Max officially laid out their plans for the revival, aspects of their decision remained surprising, including the endeavor being a long-term commitment, lasting for a decade.
As a reboot, the Harry Potter TV series will feature an all-new cast, so even if Radcliffe were to be involved, he would likely play a different character, which could be off-putting for those who grew up with him as Harry Potter. Unlike the films, the show will allow Max to spend more time in the Wizarding World, with each book from J.K. Rowling's beloved series being told throughout one season.
Considering how the Harry Potter film franchise ended, it's understandable that Radcliffe isn't keen on revisiting it through the show reboot. Despite the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child narrative, many consider Deathly Hallows — Part 2 as the end of the legendary wizard's arc, and rightly so, given how satisfying it is as a send-off. In addition, the response to the Fantastic Beasts movies proves that just because they're part of a beloved IP doesn't mean that they will also be universally adored.
Source: Access