Daniel Radcliffe Opens up About Why He Won’t Tell His Son About Harry Potter

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Daniel Radcliffe is intentionally keeping the world of Harry Potter separate from his home life. In a recent interview with The New York Times, he shared that his two-year-old son doesn’t know his father played the famous boy wizard. Radcliffe, who shares his son with partner Erin Darke, wants to let his child experience a normal, grounded upbringing before introducing him to the magical world he once inhabited.

The actor shared a funny story about testing if his young son recognized him from a signed DVD that was left on the kitchen table. He was pleased when his toddler didn’t say anything, as he wants to maintain a normal family life. He simply wants to be known as ‘dad,’ not a famous actor.

Radcliffe and his partner have generally kept their son’s life private since his birth in 2023, but the actor has spoken about how much fatherhood has changed him. He told E! News that becoming a parent is the best thing that’s ever happened to him, though it’s also a bit scary to care for someone so deeply.

While he wouldn’t stop his son from acting if he wanted to, Radcliffe hopes his son will find a hobby or passion that doesn’t involve being in the public eye, unless it’s something he’s truly passionate about.

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As of February, Daniel Radcliffe is juggling fatherhood with a demanding work life, and he’s recently returned to comedy. He’s currently starring in the new NBC sitcom, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, which premiered on February 23rd.

The show features Radcliffe as a documentary filmmaker trying to help a former football player, played by Tracy Morgan, rebuild his reputation. This role marks a return to network television for Radcliffe, following his success with the series Miracle Workers.

He’s also publicly supported the new HBO Harry Potter series currently being made. Although he won’t be appearing in the reboot himself, he recently encouraged fans to allow the new cast to create their own versions of the characters without constantly being compared to the original actors.

Daniel Radcliffe has transformed his career since his time as Harry Potter, recently winning his first Tony Award in 2024 for his performance in the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along. He’s become known as one of his generation’s most admired actors, consistently choosing challenging and unconventional roles that allow him to move beyond his early fame.

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2026-02-20 15:44