Daniel Radcliffe Cheers On New Harry Potter Series

Daniel Radcliffe has recently voiced his excitement for the upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation. Despite his enthusiasm, Radcliffe has confirmed that he does not plan to reprise his role in the new series.

In an interview with E! at the Drama League Awards on May 17, Radcliffe shared his perspective on the new project, which is a “faithful adaptation” of J.K. Rowling’s renowned novels. Each season of the series, set to be produced by Max, will cover one book, with Rowling participating as an executive producer. Radcliffe stated, “Like the rest of the world, [I’m] very excited to watch as an audience member.”

The English actor, now 37, emphasized the producers’ intention to establish a distinct identity for the series, separate from the films that spanned from 2001 to 2011. “They very wisely want a clean break,” Radcliffe mentioned, suggesting that involving the original cast might not align with the new direction the creators are taking.

Despite his decision not to appear in the series, Radcliffe’s sentiment towards the project remains positive. “I do wish them, obviously, all the luck in the world,” he said, acknowledging the significance of passing the torch to a new generation of actors and creators. However, Radcliffe remains resolute in his decision not to return, a stance he first revealed in 2023.

This stance was reiterated during the interview when he playfully dodged the question about potentially being approached by Max to participate. “I’m gonna be a politician about this and not deal in hypotheticals,” Radcliffe quipped, echoing his previous statements about maintaining distance from the new adaptation to allow it its own space to thrive.