Do you think Dan Radcliffe's nude stage performance is going to affect his career or the Harry Potter movies

From Feb - June, Daniel Radcliffe (aka Harry Potter) is performing in the play "Equus" in a London theater. The play actually comes with warnings of emotional %26amp; psycological drama containing depictions of violence and senes of nudity - thus not suitable for young audiences. Dan has received favorable reviews in the press. When interviewed regarding the full nudity, the 17yr old basically stated that it wasn't a big deal.





Dan has signed to do two more Harry Potter movies. How do you think the press of the London play will affect young Harry Potter fans?

Do you think Dan Radcliffe's nude stage performance is going to affect his career or the Harry Potter movies
I don't think it'll affect the Harry Potter movies at all. His nudity was something artistic, not like porn. Gary Oldman did a nude scene prior to Harry Potter, so it's not a big deal. Dan's trying not to get typecasted. He wants to show that he can take on a diverse set of roles. He's thinking about his future. He wants to do acting work after the series are done, and this was an opportunity for him to show he can do things besides Harry Potter. The play has gotten excellent reviews, so maybe it'll actually increase Harry Potter audiences!
Reply:maybe-negatively and positively!


He's a queer boy-to expose his body at 17.


i'm sure his parents don't like it coz he seems.....as if desperate for attention.
Reply:Being that the play is for adults and not the younger audience many of the younger Harry Potter fans probably will not even know he stared in a play. This is the first that I have heard of this and I help out with a youth reading group that is obsessed with Harry Potter. Their sheer amount of information that they know about the books, actors, movies is astonishing sometimes. Personally I agree with Daniel, in this day and age it isn't a big deal.
Reply:He was right; it's NOT a big deal, and it's only the people who assume that his entire LIFE revolves around Harry Potter who are making it a big deal.





Nudity is something that actors deal with, if and when it's necessary for a part they're playing. The play "Equus" really cannot be performed effectively unless the character of Alan Strang is buck naked in the climactic scene.





Radcliffe was very lucky to get the role of Harry Potter, and he'd be the first one to say so. But, I'd bet my bottom dollar that there is at least a part of him that can't WAIT for that series to be over, so that he can move on to other acting challenges.
Reply:well in my opinion you know there are all types of people out there who sterotype and they will judge you to the fullest, but i think he has a 50 50 % chance of his career going up or down but i know with all his fans and love and support, thats not likely to happen
Reply:No, i don't think so. After all, it wouldn't be the same if Dan wasn't playing harry potter.
Reply:People think of Daniel only as Harry Potter, since that was the first major thing that he was in. If you think of Daniel as a regular actor, playing many different roles everywhere, then it won't affect you. But people who say things like "he's only Harry and he shouldn't do any other role" will probably be affected by it more. For me, I think that Daniel would be great as anyone. Clothed or not.