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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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Auror
Points: 2218
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
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3671
SnoopyLover says:
Well, that was fun to watch! I do not think that I have ever heard or seen Daniel be rude or short-tempered with an interviewer, despite continually being asked the same questions. I am looking forward to seeing December Boys & watching him in a different role.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 8:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1262
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Crap, I forgot about that!! Of course it starts the week I start school so I won't be home to watch... Oh well, I catch it on the internet later.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 8:17 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4081
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
What? Are you kidding me? I thought the interview was on the 4th, tomorrow!! I can't believe I missed it! I wanted to tape it, well, all of the interviews. This really sucks, but hell, I have the rest of his interviews to tape!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 8:20 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1070
azkaban_wannabe says:
That was a cute interview of Dan. I can't wait to see December Boys!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 8:29 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 374
Big_D says:
That is so cool! He is so busy. December Boys looks like a good movie.'
~iheartlockhart*
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 8:33 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5268
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
I cant wait to see this movie, but know i neet to study. But i will watch it soon. I dont know when but i will go.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 8:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
That was a good quick little interview. I have my DVR set up to record all his other interviews he is going to do this week. I'm sure they will all be the same thing but, oh well.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 8:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1823
zues says:
It sounds like this movie is coming out all over. I too would really like to see it.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 9:31 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4497
PowerGranger says:
Don't know how my TiVo missed this so thank you for posting it, HPANA!
I was surprised to hear Dan will be reprising his role in Equus if it comes to Broadway. For some reason I thought there would be no way for him to fit it in his schedule. Obviously, it would be amazing for everyone who would have liked to have seen the production but couldn't make it to London earlier this year. And, it would be incredible for Dan to win a Tony Award as well -- from all reports, he'd be a total lock to win.
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 9:39 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3906
Hecate3fold says:
Interesting, I wish it would have been longer but he did tell everything that was important in the coming months of his career.
My how he's grown from the little boy in the first movie.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 9:50 PM EST
Student
Points: 292
Kristylynn says:
I'm happy that you all have posted the interview
here... I missed it earlier today. That was great
interview short... but good...
I will have go and see December Boys when it comes out...
I'm sure it will be a good show, Dan is a great actor.
I'm glad Dan is trying other Acting roles, but to me
he will always be The Harry Potter...
And I'm and thrilled that they are going to start
filming HBP in two weeks! I can't wait!!
Kristylynn
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 9:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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~Harry's true love~ says:
I'm so proud of him, I can't wait to see december boys!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 10:36 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
Looking forward to seeing December boys when it comes out.
The trailer looked really good.
Can't wait for HBP the movie!
Posted Sep 3, 2007 at 10:53 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 363
tsedolma says:
Must have felt like a part of him being lost or some
thing!!
Posted Sep 4, 2007 at 2:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1864
Bright Eyes says:
Looking forward to seeing all these interviews! CAn you believe HBP starts filming in two weeks??!!
Posted Sep 4, 2007 at 6:06 AM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2606
krisie says:
Oh I just love Dan. He is so great, such a nice guy. The movie looks great. Also Dan will be in Melbourne Yeah ! I can't wait to see him on Rove.
Posted Sep 4, 2007 at 7:44 AM EST
Student
Points: 251
Emily Rocks says:
We get to see Dan in some other movie Cool na !! apart from Harry Potter movies some change ...
Posted Sep 4, 2007 at 11:53 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1057
Herminone Potter says:
Whohoooo, Equus comes to broadway in the spring, and dans going to be in it, yeah boyeee!
Posted Sep 4, 2007 at 12:09 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2881
Chogiiiirl says:
Pretty cool that's he's now back in the US promoting another film. I definately want to see this one as well.
Posted Sep 4, 2007 at 1:20 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
I love the interview! Wow... I still haven't settled with OotP, and here oes another Dan movie! Well I'm definitely waiting for it!
Posted Sep 4, 2007 at 1:23 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 92
Serpentess says:
Yay! I can't wait to go and see Equus in New York City!!!
Posted Sep 4, 2007 at 3:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 549
wendelinDewyrd says:
Aww man, it's coming to NYC? I live there and I can't watch him in "Equus"! *sigh* I am glad it's coming to somewhere nearer to me, but I'm going to feel sad and ashamed of myself that I can have the oppotunity to watch it but can't. Dan is cute - he got a different hairstyle!
Posted Sep 4, 2007 at 3:59 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
I wonder when Dan's filming starts? Just because the filming starts in a couple of weeks, it might just be second unit stuff for backgrounds, or other actors might start their scenes before Dan.
Posted Sep 4, 2007 at 6:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
I can't wait to hear more about December Boys. I love to see the HP actors branch out and try different projects just as long as they put the best effort into the HP movies... I can't wait until we get some HBP filming info.
Posted Sep 4, 2007 at 6:11 PM EST
Lips of an Angel
Points: 26393
3.1415926535 says:
Daniel Radcliffe, from the Harry Potter series - ahahah i love it! its aHP website, and they say D.R from HP.. classic... :P
Posted Sep 5, 2007 at 8:19 AM EST
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