Daniel Radcliffe says he may not watch HBO's new Harry Potter series - here's why

Daniel Radcliffe, who became a global icon as Harry Potter, is likely to stay away from HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series. The new show will feature an entirely fresh cast, with Dominic McLaughlin playing the title role of Harry Potter in HBO's adaptation of JK Rowling's classic books.

The series, which is one of the most awaited projects, is expected to bring back the magic of Hogwarts with a new look, new cast and a more detailed storytelling format than the films. While the world is excited, it's Radcliffe, who may skip the show. But, why?

Daniel Radcliffe is not sure if he will watch HBO’s Harry Potter

Even though the Wizarding World is getting a fresh start with HBO's new Harry Potter series, the original Boy Who Lived is in no mood to go back and watch the show in an entirely new form.

In an interview with AP, Radcliffe shared that he,'' don't know if I will, honestly.''

Radcliffe, who lived the character for over a decade, explained,
“I’ve been in a lot of Harry Potter already. Also, I don’t watch any TV. I haven’t seen Breaking Bad. I haven’t seen Mad Men. I haven’t seen some of the real classics. Eight hours is a lot of anything to watch.”

Daniel Radcliffe was just 11 years old when his life changed forever. When he was cast as Harry Potter, no one knew that a small boy with round glasses would go on to become one of the most recognisable faces in the world.

From the very first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Radcliffe became the boy who lived for millions of fans and played the character for a decade.

Earlier, Radcliffe was happy to finally pass the wand, and is happy that his kids will watch a different Potter.

“I’m actually delighted that when my kid grows and is into Harry Potter, he can watch a version that is not me,” He said earlier this year.

“I feel like watching it with your dad would be less cool. It would take you out of it… And that means that at some point there will be somebody else to answer all the Harry Potter questions and I can pass that on to them too.”

Harry Potter series: Here's everything you should know

Titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the first season will arrive on HBO Max on December 25, 2026. For Indian fans, the series will arrive on JioHotstar from December 26.

The entire eight-episode first season will drop together. So fans can binge it all at once instead of waiting week-to-week. The official logline for the first season reads, “There is nothing special about Harry Potter — or so his Aunt Petunia tells him. But when a mysterious letter of admission to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry arrives, it opens the door to a hidden world of magic, friendship and adventure. Yet behind Hogwarts' enchanted walls lie dark secrets. Harry must find the courage to prove himself against the darkest wizard of all.”