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JANUARY 1, 2008 at 7:25 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
Recent news articles have stated
that Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe is slated to be involved in a new project about the life of photographer Dan Eldon (who was killed in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993) and we received confirmation on this project earlier this past weekend.
You can read more about Dan here on his official site, created by his family and friends.
Thanks to Page for the confirmation.
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Auror
Points: 2535
mar66 says:
I remember reading something about Dan Eldon, but i had no idea that his life was to be made into a movie.
I hope i can see the movie when it eventually comes out!
Posted Jan 1, 2008 at 7:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
Severus' Advocate says:
Wow a movie? Cool, it's good to see him doing other movies. Now they would have all done a movie that's not Harry Potter, Rupert with that Driving Lessons one, Emma in Ballet Shoes and Dan in this one.
Posted Jan 1, 2008 at 7:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2861
mad_eye muggle says:
Awesome!That would be interesting!I would love to see Dan again portraying a different role besides Harry.I do hope that I could get to see the film.You go Dan!
Posted Jan 1, 2008 at 7:59 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27899
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAY for Dan!!!!!!!!
A bit late in posting it though...haha....but I waited for confirmation before I posted on my site too...hehe
Posted Jan 1, 2008 at 8:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1262
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Oh, wow, it seems that Dan's been getting a lot of work lately! Good for him! It's nice to see his career expand by being involved in these different roles.
Posted Jan 1, 2008 at 8:21 PM EST
Minister of Disinformation
(Moderator)
Points: 9689
Geri says:
Arika Granger Malfoy -- I actually received confirmation on this story from Page on Friday but since neither I nor the webmaster have been near a computer for days it was just posted tonight.
Posted Jan 1, 2008 at 8:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1864
Bright Eyes says:
Great he's keeping up the new projects! And some very interesting topics, too!
Posted Jan 1, 2008 at 8:34 PM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
Points: 3501
Pansyful says:
Wow that's good to hear! i've heard about dan eldon before and his works are very much amazing. his photographs have captivated the real life events in South Africa. can't wait how this turns out
Posted Jan 1, 2008 at 8:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
That sounds like a difficult role but I'm sure Dan can handle it. And it's always good or him to challenge himself with tough roles to grow as an actor. I'm sure it'll be tremendous and moving and all that.
Posted Jan 1, 2008 at 8:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 677
Fawkes's Lament says:
Oh no. I don't know how I feel about watching Dan get stoned to death. That could be a bit upsetting. Still, I am oh so very proud that he has landed himself another role, one that sounds like it will be very moving and powerful (though not as much as his role as Harry because that is the most moving and powerful, at least in my world)
Congrats, Dan. I love you!
Posted Jan 1, 2008 at 9:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Cool!! Another movie with Dan!!
Posted Jan 1, 2008 at 10:38 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 60
Frisbee says:
I just have to point out (being South African...) that Mogadishu is, in fact, in Somalia - which is much further north, occupying the horn of africa in the east. Dan Eldon had nothing to do with South Africa or Apartheid...
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 3:28 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Great news! Daniel Radcliffe ia a very good actor.. Good luck Dan! :)
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 3:36 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
Good luck, Dan! Hope you give a brilliantly performance! Mogadishu is in Somalia and NOT South Africa...
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 5:25 AM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3071
Tikihaha says:
My goodness - he certainly goes for the "heavier" types of films now!
After he was the doomed son in "My Boy Jack", and the orphan in "December Boys", now he's tackling this quite horrific story of Dan Eldon.
I am sure he will be brilliant!
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 5:39 AM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
I had no idea that was being made into a film. Dan really goes for the different roles, doen't he.
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 6:15 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1098
Tonks' Twin says:
This sounds really really interesting, he was absolutley superb in My Boy Jack so I am really intrigued by this one! xxx
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 7:16 AM EST
Witch
Points: 578
frannie says:
That's great news. It will be another string added to his bow.
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 9:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1498
~*WitherWings*~ says:
Congrat's to Dan! I love how he chooses challenging roles, he was brilliant in My Boy Jack and i'm sure he'll be great in this one too.
Poor guy. He'll be really busy with filming this and HP, but i wish him all the best. Good Luck Dan!
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 10:59 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4081
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Wow, Dan is really busy. I hope they show this movie in theaters, I would love to see it. I know Dan always wanted to die in the last HP movie, so I guess this is the perfect role for him.
Did they say when he was going to film the movie? I don't think it would start until later next year or in 2009. He's filming HBP now, then he has to do Equus which is going to run from September until February, early March of 2009 is the only logical time he could film it if he doesn't want schedule conflicts or an over-packed schedule. The only other time would be between HBP and Equus, but thats only a few months.
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 11:11 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
I love documentary movies about famous people. Daniel will be fabulous in it! I hope we can see it here in the US.
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 11:32 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9045
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Should be an interesting role for him. Challenging subject matter. He really likes these tough materials.
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 1:23 PM EST
Student
Points: 219
Veri_Lara says:
This is not the first movie Dan does outside HP, like someone was saying, this is the 5th movie he does which is not HP related. He has done theatre and tv too.
I'm happy for him, I wathed My Boy Jack and December Boys, Dan did an excelent job, I was very impressed.
I can not wait to see Equus in Broadway next year!
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 1:43 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 438
Ainhoa says:
There is a fantastic interview with Eldon's mother:
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,2233234,00.html
It's really touching, I'm very proud of our Dan, he is a serious and talented actor, and a very chraming person.
And all those actors he beated for the role: Orlando Bloom, Heath Ledger, Ryan Phillippe, Joaquin Phoenix...
WOW
I think this is a wonderful proyect, Dan
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 1:50 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
Wow, Dan sure is busy. He has so much going on. I do like watching him in other roles. He is an amazing actor.
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 2:09 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
That's cool! I enjoyed watching him in December Boys, so I'm excited to see him in this!
~Drish~
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 2:17 PM EST
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