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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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Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Stupid and bad way -reason for firing him! Great idea from Warner Bros to make an official press release to explain some things!
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 1:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2704
LoveMagic says:
Seriously like they would ever really fire Dan, he could probably do just about anything and they still would not fire him. He is an actor, so by definition, he pretends to be somebody else for a living. His role in Equus is just that a role. This controversy is really begining to irritate me.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 1:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
crazywitch says:
How ridiculous, as if they could even think of the possibility of firing him just because he has done something different!
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 1:40 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 472
hedwig86 says:
Wow I didn't even know there was a rumor going around! But i'm glad that there is no possibility of them firing him! There is no Harry Potter without Daniel! I think he made a great decision appearing in the play and I fully support him!
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 1:45 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
When I seen this at first I was like WHAT!
But of course they won`t..if Dan went they would be literally a war of all the fans. Dan plays Harry, imagine a different Harry for HBP...it`s actually strange to think about I think....
Well thats cleared up anyway!! :)
*Jamie*
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 1:46 PM EST
Goddess of the Moon
Points: 10680
dee_dee says:
They wouldn't dare to fire him... they know that half of the people would stop watching the movies is the fired anyone of the three of them...
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 1:47 PM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12528
WickeDraco says:
Oh, I hadn't heard those rumors about WB supposedly saying they were going to fire him. But had I, I wouldnt have believed it anyway.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 1:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 936
Lilium says:
Good! Would there be Harry Potter without Dan? Hell NO!!! We've had great experiences working with him on our films and fully support him in the artistic choices he makes as an actor It's good they support him, and really, why not? I think the play would be very successful! Go Dan!!!
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 1:55 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Well, I hadn't even heard that rumor, nor would I have believed it. Wait, I was thinking constitutional rights, but he's not a citizen of the U.S. Well, never mind, glad to hear that he isn't being fired, they wouldn't have done it anyways, he's too great an actor.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 2:11 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Okay, how dumb do you have to be to think that WB would dumb him for Equus? I mean come on! All the publicity just helps WB, not hurt it. You go Dan!
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 2:17 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 438
Ainhoa says:
Those rumors where stupid.
WB knows Dan is a jewel. He is very talented, he plays Harry perfectly, he is a hard worker, and very good doing difficult stunts, and he is great promoting the movies, his interviews are always fantastic and he is a good role model. Plus he has a lot of fans that would be very angry with them.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 2:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1494
~*WitherWings*~ says:
I nearly had a heart attack reading that title at first - the only thing that sank in was 'rumors of firing Dan' i was like O_O but phew it's not like that.
Yeah, WB would be stupid to fire Dan, Dan = Harry no matter what. What a stupid rumour...
..and fully support him in the artistic choices he makes as an actor
Aw, thats nice of them.. and that's how it should be :)
Love ya Dan!
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 2:24 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 302
xGryffindorGirlx says:
Wow I've never heard that rumor before now. Who would come up with something as stupid as that? I don't get why people are getting so controversial over Dan taking the role in Equus. He is a great actor and is entitled to do whatever role he wants to do. I fully support Dan's role and decisions in his acting career.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 2:44 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 300
Miss Mady says:
Thank God that was a RUMOR.
*thanks God*
Miss Mady
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 2:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
Ok, all this buzz is crazy! Dan is going to do great, we all know this, and it's more edgy for him, which is always good! There is an end of the tunnel drawing near, (as much as I hate to say it) so Dan needs to broaden his horizons, and this play is doing just that! Plus, who would fire Harry Potter? Please.
HeadmistressMcGonagall
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 2:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1251
padfoot'sgirl says:
That is so wonderful that they support him. He should be able to act in whatever plays or movies that he sees fit. Not to mention that he is pretty much not replacable in the Harry Potter Movies!
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 2:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1485
Flawed Hero says:
No offense to anyone, but why on Earth would someone fire someone, especially Dan, for such a stupid reason. It was just someuseless controversy. Even if WB fired Dan , things would be way worse...
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 3:06 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
Of course they wouldn't fire Dan! The movies wouldn't be as much of a success if they did! I'm glad that they support him. :D
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 3:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
I find it absolutly amsing that anyone would consider such a foolish thought. At this point it would be very difficult to replace the other members of the trio, and many of the larger supporting cast never mind Harry Potter himslef. What nonsense. I am very pleased however to know that WB has decided to quash this rumor right at the outset.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 3:10 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats good to hear... I would not like to see Dan fired.. It would be a very very very big loss.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 3:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
It's absolutely ridiculous to fire him for the artistic choices he makes. I'm glad WB straightened things aout.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 3:26 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 478
moonyspatronus87 says:
Of course they support him. Harry Potter is one of their most lucrative franchises, and he plays the main character. They'd be shooting themselves in the foot if they fired him.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 3:32 PM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
He is a fantastic actor and it would have been stupid if they had fired him.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 3:32 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Why would they fire him? It wouldn't be Harry Potter, so I obviously knew that this was simply a rumour going around.
~Drish~
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 3:37 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
shadowquill says:
Who starts these rumors anyways? The rumor doesn't even make sense. If anything, the WB would enjoy the extra publicity, never mind the fact that Harry Alan are two very different characters.
Quite honestly, parents who are taking issue with Equus need to get a grip. I am always surprised and disturbed whenever I hear ten year olds singing the lyrics to songs like Slap That and other such popular suggestive tunes, but rarely do I hear outrage from parents over their children's musical choices.
Daniel Radcliffe is playing a theatrical role, and from what I hear, he is playing it spectacularly. Parents shouldn't express this much outrage at what an actor does ON stage as much as what an actor does OFF stage. On stage or on screen, they are playing a role.
Dan's self respect and character has been praise worthy, especially considering all of the other celebrities you hear about drinking or going wild or what-not. He's been an excellent role model in and of himself, and these people need to accept artistic licence and realize that nudity in a performance should be the least of their concerns. :)
That said, of course WB isn't firing him. (!)
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 3:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
That would've been stupid if they were to have fired him just because he wanted to expand his acting choices! I'm glad they aren't!
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 3:49 PM EST
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