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Update: First pictures of Dan in 'My Boy Jack' 
AUGUST 1, 2007 at 8:39 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Daily Mail via Veritaserum
The first pictures
of Daniel Radcliffe from his upcoming film My Boy Jack have appeared on the web. The television movie will air later this year on ITV in the UK and U.S. public television station PBS has bought the rights to air the movie via it's Masterpiece Theatre series.
The movie synopsis:
The true story looks at how Rudyard Kipling used his influence to get his 17-year-old son Jack (played by Radcliffe) a commission with the Irish Guards, despite his son's poor eyesight.
Jack went missing in action during the Battle of Loos and his mother and father carried out an ardent search for him, spanning many years and many miles of soul-destroying discovery.
UPDATE: Thanks to HPT for letting us know that you can see additional pictures from the set of the movie here.
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Auror
Points: 2268
Tokio Hotel Fan says:
Wow he looks alot different. I like in better in other things. I looks really werrid.
Posted Aug 3, 2007 at 4:55 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 496
KarateKid says:
Is that a real moustache?! Oh gosh, he looks kind of weird but I'm happy for him... y'know, having such an amazing career and all that. Bless him :)
Posted Aug 3, 2007 at 6:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 949
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
He looks very different and I'm sure his going to have a very sucessful acting career after Harry is done.
Posted Aug 3, 2007 at 9:07 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4397
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
That looks good! I want to watch it!!!!
~Drish~
Posted Aug 3, 2007 at 9:13 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
kels22 says:
Can't wait to see it :)
lots of love,kels
Posted Aug 3, 2007 at 10:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 656
Fawkes's Lament says:
Oh! I dont like his mustache! Or his comb over...whatever the heck it is! Let's all together bring back the happy memories of his HP hairstyles!!!!
Ah...that's better.
Posted Aug 3, 2007 at 11:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1444
RIP_Sirus_and_Dumbledore says:
Ooh, he looks very nice in all of these pictures. However, I'll always know him as Harry, and this guy is not Harry.
Posted Aug 3, 2007 at 11:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1505
snaily says:
To be very honest, he looks weird. Maybe more so, now that we've got used to see him in the "Harry" attire!!
But, anyway, I hope he's pulled off the role well ... that's what really matters!!
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 3:19 AM EST
Points: 27
Xoanon says:
I'm really impressed with Radcliffe. He is accomplishing something I never thought was possible and is successfully escaping from the long shadow cast by his role as Harry Potter and being seen as a capable actor in his own right.
I know it may be natural for younger HP fans who don't understand anything about the history of Rudyard Kipling or the First World War to snigger at the moustache and uniform, but given it's serious subject matter, if he is able to match or exceed his performances in Equus and OotP, I think that Radcliffe has an excellent chance of earning some serious praise for playing the tragic role of Jack Kipling.
Well done to him!
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 6:28 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1727
Hermione5 says:
Ohhh jeez... he looks ridiculous and firghtening all the same. Too VERY much like Hitler... I don't like this idea. I'd rather see him in action-adventure films, or maybe some romantic drama.
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 6:36 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2468
Jbird says:
Wow, he looks so much older than in HP! Love the glasses-so much like HP! (Yes I know they're period but hey-)It looks like it could be good, can't wait to see it. He's going to have a busy year.
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 8:17 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 354
Ron&Hermione-forever says:
He looks so different! Its cool to see him in other movies.
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 8:56 AM EST
Squib
Points: 106
bookboy238 says:
I can't wait! THis is so amazing! Rupert Grint did another movie but I forget the name:(
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 11:41 AM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2506
5225 says:
He looks very old fashioned, but mature.
For me, it is a good deal for him to expand his acting beyond Harry Potter. Embracing other parts that will add to his acting experiences, that is very good.
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 3:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 840
Bossy Boots says:
Wow. Just wow. Dan has definitely surpassed our expectations. And that is saying something!! No "child actor" syndrome for Dan. Thank God!!
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 5:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
ALLI8 says:
Oh Boy, wow does he look differnt! Older, but still looks kind of younge in a weird way too. I hope he acts well in this movie.
alli8
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 6:10 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1044
GeeMessy says:
Aww
Dan has a moustache
He looks cute
I want to see how he acts out this role.
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 7:25 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1085
Octavian Petronius says:
He has definitely progressed as an actor, but somehow I think that his role in HP is going to stick with him no matter where he goes.
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 11:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2288
SlytherinStarGazer says:
He looks so different, but he is such an amazing actor who is choosing his roles wisely it seems.
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 11:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2234
mad_eye muggle says:
WoW!Dan looks way different from the Dan we used to see wearing those "Hogwarts" school robes.He kinda looks like Hitler,except for the square moustache.You go Dan!
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 11:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 783
harrypotterfan4eva says:
Oh Dan looks looks very smart =]]
Posted Aug 5, 2007 at 12:47 AM EST
Witch
Points: 672
ObscurePotterReference says:
It's been three days and there is still no more news. =(
Posted Aug 5, 2007 at 1:11 AM EST
Student
Points: 251
Emily Rocks says:
Dan looks so different in that clothes I dint expect he'd look so different!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 5, 2007 at 4:24 AM EST
Student
Points: 264
laffytaffygurl says:
He looks different...
I can't wait to see it!
Posted Aug 5, 2007 at 3:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
Chadick says:
Whoa, he looks like Adolf Hitler! Just look at the side-swept hair & comb-like mustache...and that uniform!
It's good for him to take such a role with that much depth, though. I'm looking forward to seeing this television movie; it sounds interesting (especially since it's written by THE Rudyard Kipling [!]). Until then will I see how he's really improved his acting skills...I wasn't impressed with what he's done in the HP movies, unfortunately.
Posted Aug 5, 2007 at 6:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 528
~AlyPotter~ says:
Very nice pictures. He looks much more mature. Definitely a different type of Dan than we are used to seeing. I hope I get to see it here in the states.
Posted Aug 5, 2007 at 9:35 PM EST
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