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Daniel to star in ITV drama 
AUGUST 27, 2006 at 7:16 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: DanRadcliffe.com/DanRadcliffe.co.uk
It was announced this weekend at the Edinburgh International Film Festival that Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe will star in the British TV station ITV's production of My Boy Jack, the true story of Rudyard Kipling and his son Jack who was tragically killed during the First World War. Filming of the drama will take place next summer and be screened next autumn on ITV.
Dan had this to say about this new venture:
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 its as relevant today as it ever was with young men all over the world still sacrificing their lives in the name of war.
I can't even begin to imagine what it must have been like in the trenches, living amongst the stench of death and knowing that at any moment it may be your last. But, I think its important we try to imagine the horrors these young men experienced and to never forget them.
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.
The drama was written by and will also star actor/writer David Haig
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You can read more and see pictures of Dan and David here and here courtsey of DR.co.ukand DR.com.
Additional information on the project is available here.
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Head Girl
Points: 498
Breaza says:
That's wonderful news!!! Dan is really getting out there and doing some really amazing productions. It's great he's so passionate about the topic and I'm sure, as always, he will do an absolutely amazing job.
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 8:09 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2502
School Governor says:
It will be interesting to see Dan in a different role to Harry Potter. ITV usually do a good job with their Drama series, so I am sure that this film will be very good too.
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 8:22 AM EST
Student
Points: 228
Jlgrigsby says:
Wow. Im watching that as soon as it comes out!
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 8:26 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2656
Grintster says:
Tina2005, first of all its no secret to those who wish to know me that Jesi and wheezy's gal (my forum name) is one and the same. Secondly, you amuse me even more because you are annoyed at something that you also do more often than I, which is go to other sites to make negative comments (about Rupert in your case). And if you read what I wrote -- I'm not hating on Dan but rather noting some of his fans' double-standard attitude and hypocrisy.
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 8:37 AM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8420
Knight and Shining Armor says:
THAT would have to be pretty werid, first you star in a movie were the only thing you do is magic. Then you move off to a movie where you play a war victom.
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 9:44 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 421
Ainhoa says:
wheezy's gal, you don't know if people who made those comments where Dan's fans, they could have even been Rupert's fans too.
I doubt it was Dan's fans, because if you go to the forums of sites like DR.com or DR.co.uk you will be able to read only good comments about Rupert, we even wished him a Happy birthday.
Maybe you haven't stopped for a moment to think that you can be wrong. You haven't even stopped to think that Rupert's fans have a double-standard many times too.
And you have not stopped to think that you can not even compare these news because this is not an ITV production, they will only show it. And if you stop and read what people who wrote those comments are telling you, not only in this site but in all the HP sites you have written, you will understand why they did those comments, they explaining it to you, and you are not even listening to them, you don't bother to see if you can be wrong or not. Many where expressing their fear that he would do a comedy series or something like that, they were not even bashing. They were caring about him, so they are his fans.
Please, think about it before start insulting all of us, many of us are not hypocritical.
And if you are a fan of one actor, I'm sure you don't talk about him in the same way you talk about others, everyone is biased, it's normal.
Plus, if you think something is unfair, sorry, but that's like life is. I read many unfair things and comments everyday (I read Rupert's fans bashing Dan and Emma everyday), and I have to live with it, you have to accept it too, you can ignore them like many of us do.
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 11:40 AM EST
Witch
Points: 580
*SlytherinEmpress* says:
I love Rudyard Kipling's books and i'd love to learn of his childhood and of his family.
Good luck to Daniel Radcliffe.
WOOT!!
*MissEowynMalfoy*
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 11:56 AM EST
Student
Points: 200
Veri_Lara says:
I've been reading more things about Kipling's life, it's very interesting and tragic. He received the Nobel Prize of Literature in 1907. I'm surprised they haven't done a movie about it before.
His son Jack (John was his real name, but he called him Jack) was almost blind. But his father used his influence "to secure him a commission in the Irish Guards, John himself was just as keen to be accepted as a soldier."
In the play David Haig imagine how the soldiers "greeted the privileged young man who was neither Irish nor Catholic and takes us into the trenches, and gives us a picture of the young man's isolation on his last day, a day raining so hard that he can hardly see with his glasses on.".
I suppose the movie will be centered in how Kipling tried to use his influence to find his son's body:
"Haig's piece touches on the ceaseless heartache of the families of soldiers classified as missing in action."
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 11:58 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2207
SnapesSorceress says:
I am so impressed by Dan's thoughts and opinions, and the way he has approached both Equus and My Son Jack. He is so smart and eloquent, and has matured into a wonderful and compassionate young man! What a great role model he is for other young people his age, and adults could learn a thing or two from him, as well!
SnapesSorceress--Really disappointed that we won't get My Son Jack here in the States
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 12:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
Holy cow this kid is way more mature beyond his years! it continually astounds me. good for him for taking on such a project.
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 1:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 732
Dumbledores~Fave says:
Thats really deep and such a good lesson for everyone i love this bit:
I can't even begin to imagine what it must have been like in the trenches, living amongst the stench of death and knowing that at any moment it may be your last. But, I think its important we try to imagine the horrors these young men experienced and to never forget them.
Dan really has his head screwed on, its so refreshing to hear this kind of thing.
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 3:21 PM EST
Slytherin's Golden Locket
Points: 7851
Lady oF Shadows says:
Wow, that must be excellent, especially that Im into the past wars and stuff like that. I'll do my best to catch the show...
And I know this is comepletely out the topic, but Dan is getting cuter =P~
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 3:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1249
Angelina blu Johnson says:
Ok all i can say is ... Wow cant wait to see it and
Dan has got to be the only boy his age that is interested in World War 1!
I studied it just this year for AS and i BLOODY HATED IT!!! IT WAS THE WORST, MOST BORING, MOST DEPRESSING THING I EVER HAD TO STUDY!!!
Some girl broke down in tears half way through the course because it was so depressing
poor girl!
Good luck with the film though dan ¬_¬
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 5:15 PM EST
Squib
Points: 129
Danny'sgurl4ever says:
Cool! I hope I can see it.
I really want them to show it in the U.S.
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 6:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2731
Chogiiiirl says:
This would be an interesting drama to watch. I wonder if it will come out in the US as well?
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 7:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
WitOfHermione says:
Handsome and deep, thats why we love Daniel. The story sounds excellent, though I can say Ive ever read or heard of it before...
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 7:30 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2871
Katie Bloom says:
Wow, he really is spreading his wings with this and the play Equuis. I'm glad, he's a great actor. And I'm excited I'm the first to post :)
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 7:40 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 66
alinabobina says:
OO that sounds cool!! anything with daniel radcilff sounds good to me!!
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 7:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
So I am assuming he is going to be Jack? Maybe? Fascinating.
Although I see that picture and I think of LoTR for some reason, it looks very much like Legolas and elves and so forth.
Neat! More Dan.
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 8:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1661
shivon says:
Honestly, I cannot figure out why people are casting Dan in other producations. I love you Dan, but you cannot act! You're Harry Potter and I can handle that, but why anything else?!
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 8:55 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19431
Smileyradcliffe says:
Cool it is great to see him doing something other than hp...
:0
smiles
peace
love
happiness
and plenty of smiles
Posted Aug 29, 2006 at 9:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2656
Grintster says:
Ainhoa, thank you for your matured comment about this whole thing. Of course I'm not generalizing. Whatever I said is directed only to those who are guilty of it and they know who they are.
Sorry but I don't go to any of Dan's sites -- but I've encountered a lot of Dan's fans who even go to Rupert's fansites just to slight him -- I think this is where the difference lies.
My issue is that these people who commented negatively about Rupert's supposed ITV project is passing judgment too quickly without even knowing for sure yet what is actually being talked about by BBC and ITV in their news release.
You are right about the unfairness, and I've ignored these things too many times for quite a long time. It is only now that I went around to speak about it because it is happening far too many times and its like no less than discrimination, an issue I also feel strongly about. But yeah, you are also right, maybe it is better for me and all of Rupert's fans to start ignoring it once again :)
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 12:49 AM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3705
red&gold says:
I heard about this on the radio the other day... Like I said about December Boys... it is good to know that he is getting into other stuff besides Potter... It will ultimately be good for his career.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 9:59 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
Hmmm........if i am to be honest i think it sounds really boring :(
i dunno if id watch it but if i did it would only to see dan but other than that it souds kinds=a rubbish!!
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 11:07 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
.- LexiBabi -. says:
Thta's great, wow, congradulations to Dan :) must be really excited anad happy to be part of it, and he should she proud and happy because it's what do and he likes doing it.
Also, now that we've heard about Dan and Rupert doing other films, how about Emma, I mean, I mean want to see her act in another film too :D something that she doesn't haveto wear costumes and where she can dress as herself :D that would be so exciting. She has to be more heard because we're only hearing about Dan and Rupert, not that it's a bad thing :P but we love Emma too and we want to see her more :D
I'm just hope that Emma would soon perform in another film rather than Harry Potter, as much as we love her as Hermione, we still like to see her in other films :D well unless she's concentrating on her studies, than that would be alright :P
Anyways I'm happy for Dan and everyone else in the Harry Potter films who's doing what they do and entertaining the audience...love you all <3 :D
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 1:01 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1150
Witch_one_counts? says:
You know, Dan is such an amazingly smart person. And a wonderful actor. I hope I can see this new project he's working in. Great job Dan. Don't worry about it, you'll do fine.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 4:15 PM EST
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