Daniel Radcliffe promotes The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, addresses Wolverine buzz and Harry Potter reboot
Daniel Radcliffe is embracing a new chapter in his career, one far removed from Hogwarts, as he promotes his latest comedy series, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.
In an interview with ComicBook, the actor opened up about comedy, superhero speculation and the lasting impact of Harry Potter.
Premiering February 23, the show stars Tracy Morgan as a disgraced former NFL star seeking redemption through a documentary directed by Radcliffe’s character, Arthur Tobin, an Oscar winner trying to recover from his own public meltdown on a Marvel film set. The series, produced by Tina Fey and longtime collaborators, leans into rapid-fire jokes and absurdist humor, something Radcliffe says fits his comedic sensibilities perfectly.
“I like anything that can bounce between really, really smart and really stupid,” he said, citing Airplane! and British comedy icon Steve Coogan as major influences.
Beyond the new series, Radcliffe reflected on his years leading the Harry Potter franchise, which spanned eight films between 2001 and 2011.
With a new HBO adaptation of Harry Potter in development, Radcliffe shared that he was given a quiet heads-up before the casting announcements were made public. While he hasn’t been closely tracking every update, he did make one heartfelt request, that he be told the name of the young actor cast as Harry once it was officially appropriate. Radcliffe said he would love the opportunity to reach out personally to congratulate him and wish him luck as he steps into the iconic role.
Radcliffe also addressed long-running fan speculation that he could take over as Wolverine from Hugh Jackman. He laughed off the rumors, calling them flattering but never real. “Being the person who follows Hugh Jackman is not on my bucket list,” he said.
Though he hasn’t ruled out joining Marvel or DC in the future, Radcliffe emphasized he chooses projects based on scripts rather than franchise potential.