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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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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
Ron's Love Advisor
Points: 5933
~Sarah~ says:
I never even heard the rumour and they would be stupid to fire him now matter what he does. Dan Is harry and no one else will be able to replace him.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 3:55 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 421
Pochacca says:
Thank goodness they didn't fire him because of that play. That would have been a completely stupid choice if WB had fired him because of that!
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 4:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 690
Ginny_Weasley_Potter says:
Good for WB for supporting Dan, it's good to know that WB doesn't pay attetnion to all those stupid comments about anoying people, who are making a bid deal about Dan getting nude.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 4:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 42
Something_Evil says:
Good thing he won't be fired. Dan is a very talented actor I can't imagine someone else playing Harry Potter.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 4:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 701
Kelly Ann Snape says:
I can see the logic behind the rumor but I think even the WB can see what a mistake it would be to fire the actor for the main character when they are so beloved and when you are so far into the series. Really it did not take WB shooting it down to know that it was only a rumor.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 4:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 692
FizzingWhizbeez says:
Well, good grief - I would certainly hope they wouldn't fire him for such a thing! I mean, I may not be a great fan of the whole Equus idea, but that certainly wouldn't be sufficient reason to FIRE Dan! That's absolutely ludicrous - who believes this stuff and starts spreading it anyway?
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 4:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1594
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
Well very stupid rumor and I DON*T think the rumor is true.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 4:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Ahhh, dont scare me like that!!!!! It would be a bad choice if they fired him anyway, since he IS Harry Potter, and many people dont see anybody else playing the role.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 4:26 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2081
kermittounette says:
Oh my god don't do that! It would be so bad for them if they did that, and they know that another Harry would be weird and not good for the movies... as for Emma Watson, they'll do their best to keep it!
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 4:54 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Why would they want to fire him for his other acting jobs, who came up with that rummour, WB would have to be completely brainless to fire Dan just for his play, everyone would boycot the films.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 4:57 PM EST
rockstar
Points: 2857
Harry_J Potter says:
That would have been a stupid reason to fire him.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 5:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1945
Carrie Weasley says:
That's good, then. I hadn't even heard this rumor so I'm glad I never had to worry. I'm also glad WB aren't idiots. Firing Dan would be a really bad move, I think.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 5:13 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27892
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAY!
They would never fire him anyways....he brings in too much money...haha
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 5:25 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 8
MWPP_2007 says:
They cant fire him, where would they find a replacement, i cant even think about it, no one could replace Radcliffe in a film.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 5:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
I agree it should be up to him in what he does!
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 5:40 PM EST
Squib
Points: 158
Lilian87 says:
What a stupid rumour to begin with anyway...
It's nice that WB supports Dan:)
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 5:49 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
Thank God!!!
Changig Harry's image in the 6th movie would have been the most stupid, absurd, catastrophic thing to do!...
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 5:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1454
musician says:
Go WB!! Sheesh, give the kid some bloody freedom of choice...
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 6:03 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1026
saturnianali8r says:
I have to say that I might understand if there were any thoughts of firing Dan (Kid movies and now the main actor is appearing naked. I think Disney did something like that to Anne Hathaway and the Princess Diaries after she appeared in Brokeback Mountain.), but they would be stupid to go through with it since he is basically Harry Potter to everyone in the world. There would be a revolt from Harry Potter fans.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 6:03 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 632
Zack Weasley says:
Still though, the naked thing is way out of place for dan in my opinion. I'll always see him as Harry Potter, and to picture him naked in a play is just wrong.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 6:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
hplovergurl says:
Good! I'm glad they squashed that rumor. My mom was watching the news, and the story came up about how he might lose his job. I knew they would never do that. It's his choice as to what jobs he takes, and being in Equus is making his skill grow. They would be idiots to fire him.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 6:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 902
Potter_Pal says:
What a stupid rumor. Some people will go to any lengths to make a headline! I am glad that WB has made an official statment supporting Dan and to squelch the rumors.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 6:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
Pheww...for a minute there I was uneasy :) I'm really glad that he's staying, because the movie wouldn't ever be the same without him <3
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 7:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4081
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
I heard this rumor a few days ago, and I didn't beieve it for a second. Why would they fire Dan just because he's doing a professional play that involves 10 full minutes of nudity? Dan is perfect as Harry Potter, firing him would be a big mistake for WB. I wonder who started the rumor?
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 7:28 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1041
*Peeves12 says:
That headline almost scared me. Harry Potter can't be fired! Haha.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 7:30 PM EST
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