Daniel Radcliffe Unsure He Will Watch HBO's Harry Potter Series

Daniel Radcliffe does not know whether he will watch HBO's new Harry Potter series. He told the Associated Press the same, as Deadline reported. He made the comments at the world premiere of Netflix's animated film Steps in New York.

Radcliffe played the boy wizard in all eight Warner Bros. Pictures films. Asked about the HBO show, he also said he has not seen Breaking Bad or Mad Men, two well-known TV dramas. He is not the first former cast member to be asked about the new version, and he has been clear about one thing. In February, Variety reported that he had urged reporters not to ask the new cast about the original actors and films.

On the question of passing the role on, he had nothing to offer. Radcliffe said he has no advice for Dominic McLaughlin, the actor who will play Harry in the HBO series.

The HBO project is a television adaptation of the books by J.K. Rowling. HBO has started production, and the series is set to debut in 2027, according to an Associated Press report from July 2025. Production means filming and the other work of making the show, which involves a large crew over many months.

Radcliffe's own next project arrives first. Steps is an animated feature on Netflix, premiering on November 20. It is a reimagining of the Cinderella story, meaning a fresh retelling of the classic fairy tale. The film is directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa. Its cast includes Radcliffe, Young Mazino and Peter Dinklage.

For viewers, the two projects sit on different services and different timelines. One arrives in less than two weeks. The other is set to arrive in 2027, and its star has said he is not sure he will tune in.