The 'Harry Potter' series is set to take fans back to the school of witchcraft and wizardry, Hogwarts, but Daniel Radcliffe is not interested in a trip down memory lane. The 35-year-old actor was recently asked if he would be watching the new HBO series, to which he replied, "I don't know if I will, honestly.
I've been in a lot of 'Harry Potter' already... and also, I don't watch much TV. Eight hours is a lot of anything to watch." Social media users expressed surprise at the 'Kill Your Darlings' star's comments, though many reasoned that he is likely exhausted by the franchise after being associated with it for his entire life.
Others suggested that Radcliffe might want to distance himself from the series due to author J.K. Rowling's views, which have sparked controversy in recent years.
One user commented, "It's not a matter of hours. I won't watch it because I think the rights of a minority are more important than 'Harry Potter,' and since I have nothing to do with that franchise, I can say it directly." Another chimed in, "Dude spent half his life on the franchise.
Plus, I don't think he cares for what Rowling has become and wants nothing to do with her anymore. Let him move on." Others added, "How else could he say he doesn't care for the new remake?" and "I don't understand who wanted this reboot in the first place."
