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SEPTEMBER 3, 2007 at 12:32 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
Daniel Radcliffe, from the Harry Potter series, started the publicity tour in the U.S. for his newest film, December Boys
by appearing on this morning’s episode of the Today Show.
Dan discussed the new movie, as well as mentioning that filming for Half-Blood Prince is scheduled to start filming in two weeks and also stated that if Equus comes to Broadway next Spring that he will definitely reprise his role of Alan Strang.
Thanks to VTM for letting us know that you can also view the video on the Today's Show web site.
Thanks to DR.net via Shannon for some pictures of Daniel outside the MTV studios while in New York.
UPDATE: Thanks to Ami for letting us know about an interview with the director of December Boys Ron Hardy in which he talks about casting Daniel. You can also read a review of the film here and here.
The way I found Daniel is - I'd seen a film called Finding Neverland, with Johnny Depp and young Freddie Highmore; I really liked Freddie. I thought 'there's an up and coming young actor who could bring a lot of heart to the film. His mother is a big agent in London, she read the screenplay and loved it. She became very interested in the project. Then, as months progressed, she said 'How would you feel about having Daniel Radcliffe in your picture?', and I was a bit surprised - he wasn't my first choice, but only because I didn't think we had a chance - but I agreed to let her pass the script onto [Radcliffe's] parents. They then passed it onto him. Within 48 hours there was a response back saying 'they all love it!' So for a while there we had both Freddie Highmore and Daniel Radcliffe.
UPDATE II: Thanks to DR.com for letting us know that the release dates for the movie have been announced.
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Facotrot Founder
Points: 4737
Aurora_7 says:
It was a little short. But a nice little interview.
"I'd never want to distance myself from Harry Potter, because I'm immensely proud of them."
I think that might be Dan's saying from now on. He says it in every interview.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 12:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1941
tsvety says:
Ooh, cool. I'll check out the interview right away :)
Lina
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 1:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Awesome interview! I wish the movie would play somewhere near me but I am sure it will not. I'll just have to wait until it comes out on DVD. Which seems to be the norm for so many of the movies the HP stars are filming lately. What's with that? I can't wait to see it. I'm sure Daniel is woderful in it.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 1:23 PM EST
Witch
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star chaser says:
Great interview. I hope December Boys is playing near me, I want to see it.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 1:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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hufflepuff_babe says:
Great interview. I forgot that the publicity would be starting for this film.
The clips look great. I can't wait to see it!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 2:03 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
*(^(%^(^(^(%(&% I forgot about Dan doing stuff for his new film!
but OH MY G-D if he comes here to Broadway and gets nakey I WILL BE THERE!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 3:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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the_girl_who_lived89 says:
A short but nice interview! I think we will remember him for not only playing Harry.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 3:39 PM EST
Auror
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Nataly says:
Oh thanks for posting this video.. Hope his new movie goes well.. All the best :)
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 4:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Wow, by the time that HBP is starting to film, I bet Dan is very very busy!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 4:31 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
ladybythebay says:
Equus next spring in NY? I wonder how this is going to fit in his HBP schedule?
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 4:34 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
Two weeks.
Wow!
SO the news and phtos will start rolling in before long. Another Harry moment to look forward to. I look forward to seeing "December Boys."
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 4:39 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Well I really think Equus should be brought to broadway.. it would be a bug hit cause all the potter fans would want to go see it!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 4:43 PM EST
Squib
Points: 116
*Harry Potter says:
nice interview,
Did u see all those people outside, :p
nice to hear shooting for HBP will start soon or might have already been started.
Cant wait for december boys though, will definitely watch it if it comes to Toronto, pity cant see equus. hoep it comes on internet or on CD maybe :p
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 5:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2645
Tokio Hotel Fan says:
Yeah i was so excited when i saw it. I useally am never up that early to watch it but today I was. Cann't wait for HBP.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 5:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Roswelladdict says:
I am looking forward to December Boys and Dan's performance, he has brought my favorite character to life and I do wish him success. However, no matter what else he does, I suspect that, in my mind and probably many others, he will be Harry performing whatever role, not Dan.
But hey, he has come so far in his skills. He deserves success in this role.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 5:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats aweosome. I really want to watch December Boys. The trailer alone made me cry and i just feel like I'm going to be crying on this film.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 5:49 PM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
Points: 3501
Pansyful says:
Yay for Dan! i've seen the trailer for december boys months before and i really like it. i can't wait to see it! and as for equus, i'm really happy it's going to be in broadway. i wanna watch it as well *wink*wink*
and of course HBP starts in two weeks Wuhoo!!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 5:53 PM EST
Squib
Points: 120
tatiweasley says:
Ooh...I really want to see this movie...dan is veryyyy good actor...YAY!!!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 6:04 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Amazing how he has any time at all to work on new films. He is so busy promoting. At least he looks like he is having a good time.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 6:06 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
HEY THERE FELLOW AUSSIES!!
Dan will be in Sydney on the 10th and 11th of September too, and don't forget to check-out ROVE on Sunday 9th September as he'll be LIVE on there with Rove!!
I loved this interview - at least filming for HBP will start soon! YAY!!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 6:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 720
HugMeDan says:
Brittany, go see the show for Dan's Talent, not because he's "Nakey". Nakedness is not his only talent.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 6:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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1USHPFN says:
It was a great link thank you. A very nice interview too. I will be lining up get tickets for Equus for sure!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 6:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 803
ShiningShina says:
Great, a Dan interview. Now I just need my computer to cooperate.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 7:24 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
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Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Oh cool cool!
:D
weeeee for Daniel!!!!
:D
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 7:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3467
HufflepuffActress says:
The movie looks like it will be good. I look forward to seeing it. I would see it even if it did not have a remote Harry Potter affiliation.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 7:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Oh, I missed this interview this morning. Thank you to HPANA for posting it! What a busy boy! I can't wait to see December Boys and I can't believe that they start filming HBP in two weeks! That's crazy! I'm excited by the prospect that Equus might come to Broadway and if it does, Dan will reprise the role of Alan! If it happens, I will definitely go see it!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 7:59 PM EST
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