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FEBRUARY 18, 2007 at 1:01 PM
Posted by EUDAEMONIA
Source: PR Newswire via The Leaky Cauldron
Due to the recent press coverage of Daniel Radcliffe
's controversial play Equus, the possibility of Warner Bros. firing the actor have triggered the rumor mill. However, the company responsible for the Harry Potter movies have issued an official press release fully supporting Daniel's choice of appearing in the play.
Daniel Radcliffe is an extremely talented actor, as well as a great collaborator and friend to Warner Bros. Pictures. We've had great experiences working with him on our films and fully support him in the artistic choices he makes as an actor.
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Witch
Points: 645
Stage Violence says:
Like there was anything else they could say. Please! Like they would be willing to take the financial loss...
Posted Feb 19, 2007 at 7:04 PM EST
Witch
Points: 883
Bossy Boots says:
And they'd be idiots not to!! Who would ever think that Dan would be fired from HP? If they did, there would be such an uproar. Nobody would go to see the films, I know I wouldn't!! That goes for any of the actors and actresses. The fans love them too much to let anything happen to them. That's what makes Harry Potter so great!
Posted Feb 19, 2007 at 7:30 PM EST
Student
Points: 202
blue~moon says:
I was actually scared for a couple of days, thinking that there were really going to fire him.
Posted Feb 19, 2007 at 7:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
If they did fire him that would be so totally lame!!! I mean it's none of their business to know what he's doing in other acting experiences!! It's his choice 100%!!!
Posted Feb 19, 2007 at 8:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1576
ALLI8 says:
I'm glad that they are dispelling rumors. Showing that they are supportive it's nice.
Alli8
Posted Feb 19, 2007 at 8:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Roswelladdict says:
Just because Dan does a "nude" scene in a play would be no reason to fire him from the series. Besides a decision like that by WB would mean death to their mega-money movies and they aren't going to let that happen. Cause whether we like it or not NO ONE could ever play Harry Potter and be successful in the role created by Dan.
Posted Feb 19, 2007 at 9:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1206
*Jinxed* says:
It's great they say that. Poor Dan, I think it's just a case of tall poppy syndrome, clearly he is a talented bloke and there are people out there who want to bring him down!
Posted Feb 19, 2007 at 9:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 639
Harry(the 4th champion) says:
Thank Goodness!!!!!! If they did plan on firing him I would go crazy!!!!! But it's fantastic to know that the rumor is not true at all and that Dan is recieving WB's support.
My heart skipped like three beats when I read "firing Dan".
I almost cried!
Posted Feb 19, 2007 at 9:05 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
why would what he does in a play effect the HP movies?
the only thing that I can think of is how it might effect some of his fanbase and the audience...
I support him 100%!
Posted Feb 19, 2007 at 9:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
What rubbish! Fire him? Are you kidding me? Daniel means dollar signs to Warner Bros. They're not getting rid of him. Dan is the face of Harry and Warner's is very aware of that. They are there to make money not lose it.
Posted Feb 19, 2007 at 10:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
WHEW! I heard this the other day and I was a little worried. Big production companies (especially the so-called "family friendly" ones) often dump their actors/actresses for things that might be seen as morally offensive. Thank goodness that WB isn't like that. Although, it could just be that they know firing Dan would definitely affect the HP francise and they have to watch their bottom line $$.
Posted Feb 19, 2007 at 11:05 PM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
What an absolute crack up! Which moron started that rumor! As if ANYONE else could possibly play Harry Potter? I mean seriously, come on!
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 8:04 AM EST
Witch
Points: 640
Melian Potter says:
They will never kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. Dan is HP´s face, no matter what.
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 8:15 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
I dont think that they will fire Dan. If they do fire him, then... It will be the downfall for the Harry Potter films. This Equus play has really caused a lot of trouble.
~MP~
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 8:22 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 542
EnglishWizard says:
Good for them! Who in their right mind would fire Daniel Radcliffe as harry Potter, I mean come on he IS Harry Potter! There is no-one like him!
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 8:24 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1292
loonylupinlover says:
I think it would have been horrible to fire him over doing a play. I don't think Equus would "shatter" Harry's image that Daniel has created. It is two separate things. That is part of the problem with people who are unable to separate the person and the role.
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 9:31 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
It's not like he's doing anything bad. He's in a play. Just like the girl who plays Fleur, she was in some dirty movies. WB still put her in a Harry Potter movie.
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 11:37 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1218
hermygrangergirl says:
OF course they wouldn't fire him just because he was also participating in other things! That would be so.... conservative! I mean, just because he's in Equus doesn't mean he can't be Harry Potter as well!
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 1:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 678
SiriusLeeBlack says:
Thank God they're not firing Dan. I mean what would Harry Potter be without Harry? That's even worse than Emma leaving.
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 2:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1647
Hermione's younger sister says:
I wouldn't want to act in that movie, but I am glad that they aren't firing him, and I am glad that they support him.
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 2:18 PM EST
Student
Points: 229
silva_gabby says:
He is Harry Potter.... he cant be fired!!!
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 3:43 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
L.o.l silly rumour. yeah, wb would really fire the main star of a film which made them just A LITTLE richer *scoffs*
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 3:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 603
Harry Potter Mainiac_01 says:
I was shocked when I 1st heard this, honestly! When I read an artical from 1 of my Harry Potter updates, it said he was sacked! So glad to hear its not true. Although, Dan getting all natural does put one off ones food!
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 5:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1771
Patronus** says:
I didn't think they would fire him over the play!
He is harry and the films wouldn't be the same without him!
Still have to go and see that play though.....
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 5:36 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 99
Lavishlife says:
I think I would freak out if they fired Dan. He is the perfect Harry. He could nto be replaced
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 6:11 PM EST
Student
Points: 209
LittleMiddle says:
That would just be ridiculous. They couldn't fire him over something like that!!
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 7:06 PM EST
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