Daniel Radcliffe Was Destined to Become Harry Potter 

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

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

The casting of these movies is a masterclass in casting

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 :)

When he talked about Emma and Rupert trying to write the answer on paper for him to answer in an interview I lost my mind because of cuteness.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

love this whole interview

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

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.

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

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

wow he was wonderfully connected

I love these interviews

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

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

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

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

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

Love daniel rad cliff😍

#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

I keep seeing dan rad vids, not complaining :)

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

My childhood ❤️

Great story!

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.

The books were also the start of my passion for reading

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.

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

Amazing

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

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

Love hp films

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

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

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

Daniel is the Chosen Boy

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

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

: 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

Why don't you just upload one long video?

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

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

his life is changed

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.

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

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

didn’t get why video is black&white

He's so damn handsome.

You're a Harry Daniel!

His accent is so London... ;D

Best host.

Thank Destiny, they casted Daniel as Harry.

Greatest movie cast of all time

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

Yp

Why black and white?

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great interviewer. he lets the guests speak :)

😊😊😍

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?

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

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?

Fate is a real thing

Why that pronunciation of theatre?

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?

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

Least dislikes I’ve ever seen.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Horrible story teller