Daniel Radcliffe refuses to advise new Harry Potter Dominic McLaughlin, here's what he said

Daniel Radcliffe portrayed Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived, in the Harry Potter film franchise. Based on JK Rowling’s books, the fantasy fiction enjoyed immense popularity with Radcliffe as the lead, along with Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in the lead roles. Now, HBO is gearing up for Harry Potter’s TV series, and Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter this time. So, when the OG Harry Potter was asked if he would watch the new series, the actor shared why he would not watch it. He also commented on why he has “no advice” for the new Harry Potter lead.

In an interview with AP, Radcliffe shared, “I don’t know if I will [watch], honestly.” He added that he has watched and has been in a “lot of Harry Potter already” and that he also does not watch much TV. Emphasising his point, he added that he has not seen Breaking Bad or Mad Men, the classics. He said, “So, you know, eight hours is a lot of anything to watch.”

Does he have any word of advice for Dominic McLaughlin?

Daniel Radcliffe bluntly answered, “I’m really truly in the business of not giving Dominic advice. He’s got it. He doesn’t need any advice from me.” He added that he does not want to “haunt” Dominic “through interviews.” He also had the best wishes for the young actor and hoped that he will “get to meet him someday.”

About the upcoming Harry Potter TV series

The upcoming fantasy TV series is developed by Francesca Gardiner for HBO. Apart from Dominic, it will also star Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger. The principal cast also includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.

The first season is titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and is based on the first novel of JK Rowling. It will have eight episodes and will premiere in the USA on HBO and globally on HBO Max on Christmas, December 25. The series was renewed for a second season which will be based on the second book, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.