Daniel Radcliffe just revealed the ultimate parenting hack for Harry Potter fans—and it's going viral. In a candid interview, the original boy wizard confessed his relief that HBO's upcoming reboot means his son won't have to watch his dad's face on screen. "I'm thrilled that when my kid gets into Harry Potter, he can watch a version without me," Radcliffe quipped. "Watching with your dad might not be as cool—it could break the magic. And it means someone else can handle all those Harry Potter questions, so I can pass the torch."
The actor, who famously starred as Harry Potter for a decade, shared his excitement about the franchise's evolution. "There will always be many versions," Radcliffe told Stephen Colbert. "I'm happy to see it handed to someone new, and I wish them all the best." This refreshing take on legacy and parenting has fans applauding Radcliffe's humility and humor.
Dominic McLaughlin has been cast as Harry Potter in HBO's upcoming series. Aidan Monaghan/HBO
Daniel Radcliffe starred alongside Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger). Peter Mountain/Warner Bros.
Check out Radcliffe's full interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for more on his lasting friendship with Harry Potter nemesis Tom Felton and why this new series is a win for parents everywhere.
