Dan Radcliffe to undress for 'Equus' role
The Herald Sun recently conducted an interview with Dan Radcliffe, in which he discusses Movie 7, "Equus," December Boys, and more. He mentioned that, although he talks to Jo about the Harry Potter books, he is never given any inside information on Book 7.
"I think it will be quite exciting really. It may be the only way (the arch villain) Voldemort could be killed is if Harry dies as well because there is that very strong connection between them."
We told you recently that Dan would play the starring role, Alan Strang, in London's West End play Equus. At the time, there was some confusion over whether or not Daniel would perform the part nude, as is usual."All the other actors who have played the part have done that, so for me not to do it wouldn't really be playing the part. It would be a watered down version. It wouldn't be the same. I'll be incredibly nervous, but I think, 'It's in the script; it's got to be done'. I'm terrified, but excited."
To read this interview in its entirety, click here. Thanks to Cass for the scan!Posted by Ciaran on Aug 13th |
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Brilliant! I always love Dan interviews.
See, Dan is a smart boy. He knows that it would be a good ending if Harry died. Now, please excuse this moment of imaturity: hahahaha, nudey Dan! Ok, I'm done.
I really hope they show it on the internet...especially if he's naked... ;)
oh my giddy aunt..hes going to be...NAKED?! I wouldnt of thought he would of done that. :| blimey.. =O *perminant shocked face*
that's cool.....6?
wow, didn't see that coming. I guess I still percieve them as the cute ten year olds on SS
OMG DAN NAKEDDD!!!!!!!!!! ME WANT TO SEEE hahahahah..sorry..lol im going to see that movie..anything with dan is probably good...
You bunch of pervs.....*goes off quietly to see where to buy a ticket*
i am harry-prolife through and through... i really don't care what dan radcliffe say's...i still believe that jk will not kill him..i had been at the reading and i really don't care what other people says ..i agree with emetson and melissa at the podcast..."Enough Deaths! i love harry from the books than from the movies ianyway ... and i think him (dan )being NUDE on london stage is well really a bad idea... it seems that today "sex sells" but he is already hot there's no need for such nudity=) and millions of kids look up to him..being nude won't be such a good example: -karissa-
wow, I really hope they DON'T show it on the internet, spattergroit. I think it's very brave of Dan to do something like this, and I'm sure he wants to be taken seriously as an actor for it, not have teenage fangirls everywhere freaking out and passing videos around the internet. Equus is a really..er..mature play, and I think viewers need to look at it as that - art, not "woohoo, naked dan!"
Morons, it's a PLAY not a movie. Meaning you'll have to be there to see it, and have the money to get in, because they don't sell many play recordings, especially if they have bad actors like Daniel Radcliffe in them. ~ Dogstar
wow......i cant belive he would do a play nude! thats crazy!!!!
who cares about good example I hope he´s not going to want the script changed so he won´t have to be nude..
oh.....WOW
Omg! He's going to do it nude? He can't be serious!!! Though i suppose the show will be successful!
huh.. interesting....
Yes, people...he wil be naked....get over it!
hes gonna b nude.....k thats one movie i do NOT wanna see lol..........im sorry that bathtub scene in the 4th movie.... a little too pale 4 me....ewww
*gasp* quite an interview indeed . i always love dans interviews *drools* *runs away*
Such an interest in his nudity? Alas...Americans *eyes roll* For that matter, I don't want to pick on Americans, the British can be just as prudish yet fantastically curious.
i can hear the fangirls now...
he better keep going with the Potter movies, he's so close to finishing the series...ooo...bringing in someone else in place of him would be a total turn off...
i'm working on convincing my parents to let me go. as for harry dying? that's the only thing i disagree with daniel on. :( can't wait for equus though...
IT'S A PLAY, NOT A MOVIE. PLAY....NOT MOVIE! That was to the several people who keep calling it a movie.
thank you evilbutsexy....i dont care if hes naked or not...i just think that it is going to be an excellent play and the focus of it isnt the nudity so all you girls out there who are being pretty immature about it..GET OVER IT!!!!!
wait its a play not a movie......so its not edited or nething....yah now i DEFINITELY dont wanna see it......
please, i hope that there are some mature people that won't plaster this alover the internet, I have a sinking feeling though. Layla, yes, select American's (ecspecially the dolts) will see this as a cruel oppertunity. Mellisa and I share the same veiw, if you've heard Pottercast 50.
Anytime Potterfanatic....and yes, it's a play,NOT a movie (gymgrl). No editing whatsoever! And what's the big deal here? I don't get it...yes, he'll be nude. I personally do not want to see it really, but it's because I usually find most plays a bit on the boring side. Heyyyy and to all those saying "ha...it's those Americans"....well it's not AMERICANS, it's fangirls all over the world. A big majority of those happen to be American AND British.
& is he even 18 yet???? is that legal??????
oooooooooo dan naked i wonder if i can go see the play, appart from that it sounds good
yes..is there some certain age to see that play? ahahahah it's gross cuz dan is pale and well i saw him at the GOF premiere and he's really short=) and omfg fan girls will have a feast! -kariss-
Gymgrl-The legal age is 17 in the UK, from what someone told me.
Haha Dan's playing the part naked! I bet the audience on opening night will be comprised entirely of fangirls from all around the world. They play will most definitely be a success!
Seriously people, get a grip and grow up. I don't mean to be so rude, but the nudity is ONE tiny part of the play. If you can't see the play for it's brillance I highly advise you not to see it. It's a very mature play and I support Dan and give him my best wishes. Please people, most all actors have done a nude scene. He's growing up now and is trying to show people how mature he is and that he's a very talented actor.
WHOOP WHOOP! DAN NAKED!! WHOOP WHOOP! i most likely wont get to see the play, but it woud be so sweet sause if i could.. someone has to explain *in extreme details* what happened in his part! lol.. dan! how could you let your own character die?!?!?!?!? but, somehow, i think he may be just a bit right on that. somehow... well here come more whoops.. WHOOP WHOOP! DANIEL RADCLIFFE NAKEY!! WHOOP WHOOP!
God, I would be so nervous and embarassed if I were him. All those people...lol. Good luck to him. Go Dan!
Wow, go Dan!! I think it's great that he decided to go through with it. He's a real actor, to do what he's got to do for the role. I really don't care about the nudity, but I am so proud of him for wanting to go through with it. I wish him the best, and that his fans will support him in a mature fashion.
Hm..now all the little fan girls want tickets:P
omfg, if daniel radcliff doesn't do the 6th and 7th movies i'll be soooooooooo soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo mad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ahahahah it's gross cuz dan is pale and well i saw him atthe GOF premiere and he's really short=) and omfg fan girls will have a feast!
whoop whoop dan naked *runs off to buy best seat ticket* ok now i am mature its a good step for him away from all the harry potter stuff back to immature WHOOP WHOOP DAN IS GONNA BE NAKED
ValGal292, u spelled his last name wrong.. its Radcliffe.. lol its a common mistake.. sometimes.. but, if uve been following the hp series, u would know its spelled Radcliffe... i just came back to add the last little bit to my pervious post... *Starts Day Dreaming* and, i respect him for doing this role.. even if i did over react in my last post.. i think he is showing maturity.. and, one day, he is going to get married, and his fan club is going to be sending death threats to the poor girl.. lol.
voldy_is_my_homeboy: haha, sorry, i've been following the hp series for years and years and years but alas, i am still a horrible speller O:-)
omg....you can't be serious. i would've died b4 thinking he would've actually done the part nude. holy crap...still shocked here
lol, well at least you didnt spell it entirely wrong.... i must be off though.. i am late for an appointment.. whoops.. my dentist wont like this much.. lol have fun harry potter/ daniel radcliffe fans.. ta ta!
so am i valgal...lol....yeah i have to agree with you.....if he doesnt end up doing movies 6 and 7 im going to be sooo PO'd
yah, i swear i'll hunt him down and stalk him if he doesn't do the 6th and 7th movies hee hee BTW Does it psst anyone else off how Eric said the newest caption picture would be put up in three weeks...THREE MONTHS AGO?!?!? grrrrrrrrrrrr....maybe i should go stock Eric.
wow dan i...CANT BELIEVE U DID THAT! but anyways i love the way dan handles these sorts of things so professionally. but yeah, all you people who keep telling us were SO imature blah blah blah, shut up, PLEASE! because it is a big deal, i've always thought of dan as my sweet adorable inoccent happy cute harry potter. this ruins it. i dont think i want to see the movie.. as much as i love dan, i dont think i want to see ALL that..(just a little)
PotterChickFoSho: it's a play, not a movie!
yeah i kinda agree with PotterChickFoSHo it does kind of ruin the whole innocent thing but i am proud that he is going for a really mature roll...good job dan!
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