Daniel Radcliffe may skip HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series and is keeping his distance from the new stars

The former Harry Potter actor also revealed why he refuses to give Dominic McLaughlin advice

Daniel Radcliffe may have no plans to follow HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter adaptation, despite expressing excitement about the young actor taking over the role that made him famous.

Speaking to the Associated Press, Radcliffe admitted he was unsure whether he would watch the new series, explaining that he had already spent a significant part of his life involved in the franchise.

“I don’t know if I will, honestly. I’ve watched and been in a lot of Harry Potter already,” he said. He also pointed out that he rarely watches television, revealing that he had not seen acclaimed series such as Breaking Bad and Mad Men.

Radcliffe added that committing to eight hours of television was a considerable undertaking, suggesting that watching the adaptation was unlikely to be a priority.

The actor also addressed Dominic McLaughlin, the 12 year old performer cast as the new Harry Potter. Rather than offering advice, Radcliffe said he wanted the young star to have the freedom to develop his own experience without feeling influenced by his predecessor.

“He’s got it. He doesn’t need any advice from me,” Radcliffe said, explaining that he did not want his comments to follow McLaughlin into future interviews. He added that he expected the young actor to do an amazing job and hoped they would meet one day.

The two have already exchanged letters. Radcliffe previously revealed that he wrote to McLaughlin to wish him well, encouraging him to enjoy the experience even more than he had.

Radcliffe played Harry Potter across eight films released between 2001 and 2011, becoming internationally recognised through the franchise. The new HBO adaptation will introduce a different cast to the wizarding world, with McLaughlin leading the series.

While Radcliffe may not tune in, his supportive comments show he is keen to let the next generation make the role their own.