Daniel Radcliffe Would Only Return To The Harry Potter Franchise Under One Condition

Daniel Radcliffe is best known for his portrayal of Harry Potter in the astronomically successful Harry Potter franchise. Although ten years of being ‘the boy who lived’ did wonders for Radcliffe’s career, they also, presumably, placed him at significant risk of being typecast. Consequently, Radcliffe devoted considerable effort to diversifying after his time as Harry lapsed. The actor has since appeared in several offbeat indie films, most of which have never achieved mainstream success.

Although Radcliffe seems to have made a name for himself beyond Hogwarts’ hallowed halls, Potter fans are still hoping to see him donning Harry Potter’s wizard robes once more. Fortunately, the Lost City star is willing to reprise the iconic role, albeit under very special circumstances. Here’s the one condition that would have Radcliffe returning to Harry Potter.

Daniel Radcliffe Is Not Interested In Starring In Yet Another Harry Potter Film

Harry Potter is undoubtedly one of the most successful franchises in history. Although it’s been over a decade since the last Harry Potter film was released, fans are still hankering for a reboot. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, renowned filmmaker Chris Columbus, who directed the first two Harry Potter films, expressed interest in directing Radcliffe in a film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a two-part play based on the Harry Potter story.

"A version of Cursed Child with Dan, Rupert and Emma at the right age, it's cinematic bliss," he said. "To be able to actually see these adult actors now back in these roles? Oh, yeah. It would be amazingly fun to make that film — or two films."

Unfortunately, Radcliffe is not so eager to reprise his role in the films that put his name on the map. “This isn’t the answer that anybody’s going to want, but I think I was so able to go back and enjoy [Harry Potter and The Cursed Child] because it’s not a part of my day-to-day life anymore, the Lost City star explained to The New York Times. “I’m getting to a point where I feel like I made it out of “Potter” OK, and I’m really happy with where I am now, and to go back would be such a massive change to my life.”

Daniel Radcliffe Has Not Completely Ruled Out Returning To Harry Potter

While Radcliffe is not open to a Harry Potter reboot at the moment, the actor has not completely ruled out portraying Harry Potter in the distant future. Speaking to Radio Times in 2016, Radcliffe confessed that he might be willing to consider reprising his role for a reboot under very special circumstances.

"It would depend on the script,” he said. “The circumstances would have to be pretty extraordinary. But then I am sure Harrison Ford said that with Han Solo and look what happened there! So I am saying 'No' for now, but leaving room to backtrack in the future."

Although Radcliffe is yet to backtrack, the Now You See Me star has still not completely ruled out returning to the phenomenally successful franchise. Unfortunately, fans might have to wait a couple of decades before the famed actor is ready to consider returning to Hogwarts as Harry Potter. “I’m never going to say never,” he told The New York Times. “But the Star Wars guys had like 30, 40 years before they went back. For me, it’s only been 10. It’s not something I’m really interested in doing right now.”

Are Emma Watson And Rupert Grint Open To A Harry Potter Reboot?

A Harry Potter reboot would be incomplete without the famous trio; Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. Like Radcliffe, Grint and Watson have been reluctant to reprise their roles. “I closed the book on that,” Grint told Independent in 2018. “It was a huge and amazing part of my life that I feel ended at the right time. We’re all saying this, but we’re ready to move on."

However, the Sick Note star seemed to have reconsidered his position in 2020, stating that he would be willing to take part in a reboot at the right time. "I would never say, 'Absolutely no.' It was a huge part of my life, and I'm very fond of that character and their stories,” he disclosed to Independent. So yeah, I mean, I'd be up for it at the right time. I don't know what capacity that would be, but yeah, we'll see."

By January 2022, Grint’s reluctance to reprise his role as Ron Weasley had completely vanished. “I can’t really think of a reason not to [return to Harry Potter],” he told Independent. “I love that character, I love that world. It’s a huge part of my life.”

On the other hand, Emma Watson will only return to the franchise if Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is no longer part of it. Watson reportedly made this assertion after J.K. Rowling came under fire for expressing transphobic views on Twitter.