Daniel Radcliffe, famed for his role as Harry Potter, is attempting to keep the wizarding world at bay from his two-year-old son. In a recent interview, Radcliffe revealed that his son does not yet recognize him as the iconic character, which he appreciates to prolong his identity as just dad. Interestingly, Radcliffe prefers his son to one day discover the Harry Potter books independently rather than through the films he starred in. He expressed a desire for his child to engage with the upcoming HBO series while remaining uninvolved with his portrayal in the films. The anticipated HBO Harry Potter series is set to launch in early 2027, with current availability of all original films on HBO Max and Peacock.

Will Daniel Radcliffe’s son watch the Harry Potter series?

It remains unclear if Radcliffe’s son will watch the Harry Potter series, but the actor hopes to expose him to the HBO adaptation instead of the original films where he stars, maintaining his role as just father during this formative time.

Harry Potter, a cultural phenomenon created by J.K. Rowling, originally gained notoriety through the book series, which debuted in 1997. The franchise was later adapted into a series of eight blockbuster films starting in 2001. The upcoming HBO series aims to revisit the beloved stories with fresh interpretations, indicating a new chapter for both fans and newcomers to the magical universe.