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06-25-2009, 01:34 AM
| | Dan Radcliffe talks Harry & Ginny, Dumbledore and acting (UPDATED)
Actor Daniel Radcliffe was interviewed recently about having to grow up on the Harry Potter set, how much he has matured as an actor, how he feels about the end of the series, especially Harry and Ginny's relationship, and how fans perceive him upon a meeting. It has been translated from Spanish site El Universal; if anyone can send in a better translation, please do so. Quote: -Do you feel that you had to become a man through your character?
Not Necessarily. I think it was knowledge that I acquired since I started the saga that began time ago. -Harry Potter has matured, have you grown in the acting sense?
Yes, I think so or I hope so. At least when I did the movie "My Boy Jack" it changed me, it helped me, it helped me feel I was growing as an actor. There, I had to be more natural and relaxed. -This time Harry Potter has to face another important death (Albus Dumbledore). How did you do to act in such a sad moment of the story?
As an actor it's hard, because each of the previous movies end with the death of a central character and in a way it affects you. I don't know how everyone will take it when the see that part, I did my best, and humbly, I think it was good. -Somehow, it's like a double tragedy, to have suffered the loss of actor Richard Harris and now to feel that in the film, Sir Michael Gambon is leaving...
Well, it is relative. Remember that Michael returns in the seventh book, in a moment of the last chapter, he comes back as a ghost. -There has been religious sectors that do not share the story of Harry Potter, they've even called him "a wrong kind of hero."
Really? Very interesting. There was someone who once told me that she was confused with Harry Potter because of the difficulties in relationships. In any case, they are stories, novels, books that are made for people to enjoy, they change the mood, feel good. Some media enjoy saying ridiculous things. -Now, Harry Potter has a girlfriend in this movie.
Yes, Wonderful. I think it's great, the arrival of Ginny (Bonnie Wright) to the story. Believe it or not the relationship is complex in the film because Harry is Ron's best friend and she was dating Dean Thomas. There are funny moments included (in the film). -How did you feel when you read the final book?
It's obvious that at this point everyone knows that Harry marries Ginny and they have children. The end was very sweet. I'm convinced everyone was satisfied with everything, even if you read the end of the book first, the context of the story and how Harry was living his life, it's fascinating. -At this point in the saga, how do you feel with the rest the cast? Are you all still professionals first, or is it more like some kind of family?
When you've lived for more than seven years with them they become a part of you. Professionally, they can refresh you every time they can. -Doesn't it bother you that when all the Harry Potter movies are finished you might not be able to separate yourself from the character?
I don't think so. I am playing other roles that I've been offered and I am anxious to carry out, reading scripts. Until they no longer see me as Harry Potter. -Won't you miss being Harry Potter?
It'll be a little sad. Not being Harry Potter, but everyone who participated in the movie. -How are you asked for autographs on the street, as Daniel or Harry?
In Greece they called me Dan, which is a good sign. Small kids, as ten or eleven years old, also call me Harry. Nevertheless, I feel that people understand that I am an actor who plays a character.
Source: BlogHogwarts UPDATE: A new and better translation can now be read above, thanks to MayhemPrincess! |
06-25-2009, 01:42 AM
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*pets Dan*
Although I always thought the books were WAY better than the movies, especially since the fifth one, I'll be sad to see it end. |
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06-25-2009, 01:42 AM
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Good interview. A lot of insight on Dan's perspective on his role as the characters he plays.
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06-25-2009, 01:55 AM
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*pets Dan* I know, people tend to remember actors by their roles. Lucky he's not in Vietnam though, adults here won't even bother remembering the casts' names.
And I knew one thing; that I would definitely be very sad when I see the final HP movie.
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06-25-2009, 01:59 AM
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Thanks for the translation.
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06-25-2009, 02:08 AM
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I, too, will be very sad when the movies end....
Oh geez. I'll be crying in the the theater =(
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06-25-2009, 02:24 AM
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Aw, I love dan! i will probley cry when the final credits role on harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2!
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06-25-2009, 02:46 AM
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Hahaha I love Ginny and Rons fights!
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06-25-2009, 02:47 AM
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Hopefully as he grows older people will gradually stop knowing him as only Harry Potter. I'm sure he's soon to be part of other successful movies, too.
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06-25-2009, 03:01 AM
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Harry & Ginny!!! I am glad Daniel acknowledges their relationship...I cant wait to see them married in the last film!
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06-25-2009, 03:01 AM
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Cool!! but I don't want Harry Potter to end!!
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06-25-2009, 03:03 AM
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great interview
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06-25-2009, 03:04 AM
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Nice interview. Thanks a lot for sharing it with us!
Translation's fairly decent, but I might check it tomorrow and see if there's something left to do.
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06-25-2009, 03:46 AM
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That was a nice interview.
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06-25-2009, 04:04 AM
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Awww. Dan is such a Hottie!! I wish this interview was easier to read, but it's still good nonetheless. I can't wait to see Dan in HBP...I know he will be awesome! |
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06-25-2009, 04:50 AM
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Super interview! I thought it was really sweet the way the little kids refer to him as Harry because at 18 I'd probably do the same!
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06-25-2009, 04:51 AM
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I'm sure as his acting career grows and has he grows older, he will be known more broadly as Dan and not as "Harry Potter". A lot of the actors have grown and pursued other roles.
I agree that the books are better than the movies, but I will be sad to see the movies end as well. Part of the fun for me is the midnight shows! The dressing up, discussing characters and the actors portraying them, discussing why the directors left out what they told us they were, et cetera. Believe it or not, I was a wreck at the Deathly Hallows midnight book release. I got so used to sharing the experience of participating in the fandom that way. There were people I was so used to seeing at the releases and sharing in the Potter joy. Same thing with the midnight movie shows! Which is why it's so sad to have seen it end with the books and why it will be so hard to see it end with the movies!
But all in all, it was a good interview. I'm especially excited for the Ginny and Ron arguments! And Dumbledore's death - get me the Kleenex now! I will be a wreck in the theatre |
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06-25-2009, 05:29 AM
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Dan: My Boy Jack literally made me cry. A lot. Well done |
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06-25-2009, 05:59 AM
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that is sad that the series is ending next year, i hope to see him a lot more films
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06-25-2009, 06:13 AM
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Ha ha, of course, we Greeks are intelligent people. We can tell reality from films! lol
When did he come to Greece? I must have missed it.
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06-25-2009, 06:15 AM
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I wish there where more movies than eight. I fell sorry for the actors who have been doing the Harry Potter saga it will be eleven years once the last one comes out.
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06-25-2009, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Faerilicious *pets Dan*
Although I always thought the books were WAY better than the movies, especially since the fifth one, I'll be sad to see it end.  *pets Dan* that's so funny!
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06-25-2009, 08:13 AM
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great interview
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06-25-2009, 09:25 AM
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i myself will miss the hary potters and i will be very sad , probably crying
but i am looking forward to seeing dan and emma and rupert in other movies as different characters
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06-25-2009, 10:23 AM
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Awww sweet interview
I hope Dan isn't typecast too much in the future, it would be really annoying after a while, and it's nice that lots of kids know him as Dan rather than Harry!
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