Daniel Radcliffe become one of the most prominent British actors in history for his role as ‘the boy who lived’ in Harry Potter, a universe based on the wizarding book saga by author J.K. Rowling. In the years since the end of the Harry Potter movie saga, and the start of the spinoff Fantastic Beasts, Radcliffe has not involved himself in any more Harry Potter projects.
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Earlier this year, during an interview with Variety, the actor who played Harry Potter was asked if he would be returning to the Fantastic Beasts saga. The answer to that was no, but he left a glimpse of hope for a future return as the iconic character:
“I feel like those films have moved on and they’re doing just fine without us. I’m happy to keep it that way. I like what my life is now. I’m not saying that I’ll never go back into any franchise, but I like the flexibility that I have with my career now. And I don’t want to get into a situation where I’m signed up for one series for years in advance.”
It is clear that Radcliffe is not eager to return to the Harry , but he is definitely not ruling out the possibility. This is potentially exciting news, since online rumors indicate there are plans to continue the – taking place 30 years after the end of Harry and the – Part Two – following the Fantastic Beasts spinoff. industry as
This is a hopeful sign for all muggle and wizard fans! Yet, due to the recent transphobic tweet made by J.K. Rowling, Daniel Radcliffe might not want to be associated with her.
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For those who are not familiar, back in June, J.K. Rowling Tweeted:
If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 6, 2020
I respect every trans person’s right to live any way that feels authentic and comfortable to them. I’d march with you if you were discriminated against on the basis of being trans. At the same time, my life has been shaped by being female. I do not believe it’s hateful to say so.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 6, 2020
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The original post and the and the actors that played characters in the . Actors like of Tweets right after did not sit well around the internet, including among Radcliffe, Emma Watson ( Granger), and Katie Leung (Cho Chang) Tweeted in defense and support of and the community at-large.
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This controversy could impact Radcliffe’s decision to return to the franchise.
So, do you think the Rowling’s twitter controversy may affect the chances of Daniel Radcliffe accepting a future role as Harry Potter? Let us know in the comments below.