Daniel Radcliffe Talks About Returning To The Wizarding World And Why He Won't See 'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child'

Let’s talk about something truly remarkable. Daniel Radcliffe, the man who brought Harry Potter to life, became a global icon as we watched him literally grow up on screen over eight films between 2001 and 2011. Since then, he’s taken on a variety of roles, from blockbuster movies to serious stage productions. Right now, he’s starring in the Broadway drama The Lifespan of a Fact. Now, fans have been clamoring for more from the Harry Potter universe, and the closest we’ve gotten is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the Broadway show that, interestingly, doesn’t feature Daniel. And guess what? He probably won’t see it.

Why Daniel Won't Watch His Own Story on Stage

Now, if you’re thinking that Daniel Radcliffe is avoiding the show because he can’t handle seeing someone else play his iconic role, think again. During an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Daniel opened up about this. He said, "I’ve been asked this a lot, and I always give a boring, charitable answer, but I’m probably not going to see it. You see, it wouldn’t be a relaxing evening for me at the theater. I’d feel like everyone was watching me for my reaction. And yeah, maybe that’s just me being a little egotistical, but I truly believe that if I were surrounded by Harry Potter fans, it would feel a little... odd."

Some people suggested he could attend a performance in disguise, but Daniel shot that idea down pretty quickly. "The thing about a disguise," he quipped, "is that if it stops working, then you’re just a dude who wore a disguise."

Would Daniel Ever Return to Harry Potter?

Despite his current stance, Daniel hasn’t completely ruled out the possibility of returning to the role of Harry Potter someday. In a previous interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he explained, "I’m never going to close the door on that. That would be a really dumb thing to do. But honestly, I think I’m secure enough in myself to let someone else take on the role. Right now, it’s not even a consideration because I’m too young to play the character in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Even in 10 years, I’d still feel weird about revisiting it. There’s a part of me that believes some things are better left untouched. If we went back to Potter, there’s a chance we could create something as magical as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but there’s also the risk of making another The Phantom Menace. So, I don’t want to do anything that might spoil what people have already come to love."