Radcliffe to star in new ITV drama
Daniel Radcliffe recently announced that he will commence filming for a new ITV drama, My Boy Jack, in summer 2007. The show is based on a true story of Rudyard Kipling and his son Jack, who was killed in World War I. Dan had this to say about the new project:
Thanks to Jenna from DR.com for the info!
For many people my age, the first world war is just a topic in a history book. But, I've always been fascinated by the subject and think it's as relevant today as it ever was with young men all over the world still sacrificing their lives in the name of war... I am extremely proud to be part of the production of My Boy Jack and only hope I can do justice to the memory of the men who fought and those who died.
Thanks to Jenna from DR.com for the info!
DANIEL RADCLIFFE SCRIPT
I'm Dan Radcliffe, and I'd like to tell you about a film I am making next year for ITV1.
In World War I, millions of young men were killed fighting for their country - many were only 17 years old.
It's a period I am particularly fascinated by, which is why I was thrilled to be asked by Ecosse Films to play the title role in a major new drama called My Boy Jack.
The film is about Rudyard Kipling and his son. Kipling was one of several high profile figures who took an active role in persuading young men to fight in World War I. His own son Jack, however, had such poor eyesight that the army refused to accept him. Indeed, it was only through Kipling's personal intervention that Jack eventually gained a commission with the Irish guards.
Written by and starring David Haig as Kipling, My Boy Jack is a moving and powerful story NOT ONLY of duty, sacrifice and bravery, but also the horror of war.
Today nearly a hundred years on YOUNG MEN ARE STILL GOING OFF TO FIGHT IN WAR. MANY WILL NEVER RETURN.
In My Boy Jack next year, we will remember them.
Posted by Ciaran on Aug 27th |
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i wish it was on here. i doubt it will be though. Top ten!
Dan's in a lot of stuff lately. I wonder if he'll make sure he has enough time to do everything else!
awesome! 2nd!?
That's cool. Good for him! I've read up on WWI, and it's just... *shudder* Top ten?
yay...this is great
top 10! yeay!
cool
Ha ha by the way. Dan looks pretty snazzy in those pictures on DanRadcliffe.com
Cool! top ten?
awesome! will it air in the US?
and yes dan does look adorable in the new batch of pics (as always :D)
cool! wow, he is really into it, isn't he?
Cool! First Rupert, now Dan. I think ITV also has Julie and Hagrid. Are they planning to hire the entire Harry Potter cast? LOL.
YAYAYAY GO DAN!!!!!!!
Awesome he is really into it isn't he..Well best lucks to u Dan!
awsum!!! you rok dan. i'll try and watch it!!
I'm really happy for Dan. He seems to be really into this project. I too am fascinated with WW1, any war for that matter. The pictures are great too.
pretty cool....
ehh ww1 not the most interesting event of the early 1900's, but maybe dan will make it interesting. Good job 2 him anyways/
omg really thats so cool.. i love daniel radcliffe!!!
I'm so happy for you Dan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It sounds like Radcliffe is picking some really good non-HP projects to be apart of.
aaaawwwwwwwwww...dan so hot...i wanna marry him...anyway i think thats sweet...(showing honor) to those who fought in the aarmy
Wow, that's really interesting. :)
Good for him. I'm not in to that kind of stuff much, but it's brilliant that he is doing something like this.
gosh, dan sure is growing up fast. thats really mature of him. Way to go Dan!
DanRad fangirls... rejoice!
TWO QUESTIONS!!! 1.) In USA? I kinda doubt but I wanna make sure. 2.) IS IT A TV MOVIE OR TV SHOW? It's a movie right? ginnyluvr --- er.....
Yeah...is this a movie or TV show? And, is it in the USA? Gosh, I really, really, hope so! I will be soo sad if it's not in the USA because I love Dan's work and will be dissapointed if Americans or any other country besides Britain couln't see it & I know that would make Dan fans livid! (AND ME TOO!)
I think this is great! congrats Dan! what a great role! I love movies about the two WW. -----UniqueLittleFishy, they usually sell these movies to other tv channels in the world, so I'm sure you will be able to see it! :)
Go Go Dan! he's doing a lotta new stuff lately. that's awesome and he'll only learn more and more from it, I love the passion he has in describing every caracter he plays. he's a very very very cool guy. can't wait to take a look at how that'll be! =D
Young men and women all over the world still sacrifice their lives for freedom and to protect loved ones, not for war.
gosh...like he needs another t.v. role! But if he has to get another one, i'm glad its a worthwile one.
wow Dan's doing a lot of stuff lately!! well, I guess he doesn't want to be known as harry potter for the rest of his life...
good 4 dan!!!!!!!!! i luv him!!!!!!!!
BTW, the Kipling story is REALLY tragic, we read about it my history class, prepare to cry.
I know people wonder why Emma hasn't done anything but she's a very bright girl (as is seen by her outstanding grades) and I'm sure she's just being very careful to not choose any stupid projects. What's the rush? She's pretty and smart and wants to go to University so she can start her acting career outside of Potter later. I'm sure she'll still be successful especially since she'll get more practice in acting under her belt.
Woah dan's going to be quite busy for awhile, eh?
Dan in a army unifrom with helmet and a gun... Hot..
so he is going to die...ah that is sad! and how in the world he is going to find time to so MANY projects!! and WOW DAN IS ON DEMAND!!
Sounds like a good movie, it'll be strange to see him in it though, just cause i'm so used to seeing him as Harry Potter!!!!! I bet he'll play the part really good!!!!!!!!
it's nice that he's acting in other projects. I hope that it'll be available here in the US.
TiaBlue, he didn't say "for war", he said "sacrificing their lives in the name of war", it's different, please don't distort his words. He is saying it: "do justice to the memory of the men who fought and those who died."
I've heard about the story of Rudyard Kipling and his son before, I'm glad they are going to do a movie about it, it's a very tragic story, and everyone should know about it. I have heard very good things about David Haig too, so I'm happy Dan will work with him. Congratulations Dan, this is a great movie!
David Yates just won an Emmy!! Isn't that great!?
What about the women?
Nameless, I don't think there were many women fighting in WWI, maybe you have not studied history, anyway, maybe you have not study English either, because when a person says "men", they can be including men and women. But obviously, you are just trying to find a flaw in his words, don't you have anything better to do? ;)
awesome! can't wait til next summer!
o well that just proves me and daniel radcliffe are meant for eachother WE R BOTH FASCINATED BY WORLD WAR 1 and jsut all war but yea lol im done
That's cool. He'll have a lot of stuff to do, eh? Well, good luck Dan! :)
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