Daniel Radcliffe has been named the wealthiest British star under 30, after amassing almost 52 million. The 'Harry Potter' star retained the top spot in heat magazines 30 Under 30 Rich List with his fortune increasing by 6.1 million from last year's figure. Daniels earnings were boosted by the final two films in the boy wizard franchise, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Parts 1 and 2', for which he is thought to have earned in the region of 25 million. In second place is Keira Knightley, with an estimated worth of 31 million which she has amassed from films such as the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise and lucrative modelling contracts with brands including Chanel. Her fortune has not grown significantly over the last year, however, as Keira has focussed on making art house films. 'Twilight' hunk Robert Pattinson came fourth in the poll with a fortune estimated at around 25 million, The latest film in the series, 'The Twilight Saga: Bre...

Daniel Radcliffe has admitted that he is not fond of performing in front of smaller audiences. Speaking to Total Film , the Harry Potter actor revealed that he confronted modest-sized crowds in Broadway play How to Succeed In Business Without Even Trying . Radcliffe divulged: "On a Wednesday matinee I'm thinking 'Oh God I hope there's more than 500 people out there!' "About 800 people is a good audience, anything less and you can hear your voice bouncing back at you. "But on those days you learn so much about yourself and your stamina and your mental will, so it's been great for me." Radcliffe, who can next be seen in The Woman in Black , has been recently linked to the part of poet Allen Ginsberg in Kill Your Darlings . > Radcliffe: 'I'd consider How to Succeed film > Nick Jonas to replace Radcliffe on How to Succeed Watch Daniel Radcliffe in the trailer for The Woma! n in Bla ck below:

Daniel Radcliffe seems determined to avoid the fate suffered by many young actors upon finding themselves cast in a franchise, by moving on to as many different roles as possible to avoid being pigeonholed. The star has spent this year on Broadway playing the role of J. Pierrepont Finch in the play 'How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying' following previous stage roles in 'Equus' in 2007 and between 2008 and 2009. Radcliffe is also set to play a far more grown up role on the silver screen too, playing Arthur Kipps in the film adaptation of Susan Hill's thriller novel 'The Woman In Black'. Now, the UK's Guardian newspaper has reported that the actor - who recently topped Heat! Magazine's rich list for stars under 30 years of age - is in line to play the role of famous gay beat poet Allen Ginsberg in the independent film 'Kill Your Darlings', a film set in a 1940s New York where homosexuality was still very much a criminal act. The pr...

Posted 18 minutes ago by Terri Schwartz in Casting Call , News Dan Radcliffe might be working on a script no one will want to see, but his next is a movie we're definitely interested in. Twitch reports that Radcliffe is allegedly up for the part of Beat poet Allen Ginsberg in the upcoming film "Kill Your Darlings." The role originally belonged to Jesse Eisenberg when the movie was first announced, but sources close to Twitch say Radcliffe is apparently taking his place. The former "Harry Potter" star will reportedly get started on the production after he finishes his run on Broadway in "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying." The film, created by writer-director John Krokidas, is a thriller based on actual events that occurred between famous authors Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and Lucien Carr. Carr is credited for bringing together Ginsberg, Kerouac and William S Burroughs in friendship, but he also famously served time in 1944 for mu...

'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe is to play legendary Beat poet Allen Ginsberg in new movie 'Kill Your Darlings', which will be directed by John Krokidas. Daniel Radcliffe is to play legendary Beat poet Allen Ginsberg in new movie 'Kill Your Darlings'. The 'Harry Potter' star is set to start shooting the film - which will be written and directed by John Krokidas - after his run in Broadway play 'How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying', TwitchFilm.com reports. The project was initially announced in 2009 with Jesse Eisenberg originally set to play Ginsberg with Chris Evans as poet/novelist Jack Kerouac and Ben Whishaw as instrumental Beat Generation figure Lucien Carr. It is not known if Evans and Wishaw are still attached to the project. The film - which is based in real events - revolves around the relationship between Ginsberg, Kerouac and Carr. Ginsberg - who was openly gay - was a leading figure of the Beat Generation in 1940s an...

Daniel Radcliffe has been cast as poet Allen Ginsberg in the film Kill Your Darlings , reports TwitchFilm . According to the site, Radcliffe expressed his desire to the French press to play a gay character. As soon as he ends his run in Broadway's How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying , Radcliffe will replace the departing Jesse Eisenberg in the drama. The screenplay is based on a fascinating incident that took place in the relationship between Ginsberg and fellow members of the Beat circle, Jack Kerouac and Lucien Carr. In 1944, Carr, who was heterosexual and is the father of The Alienist author Caleb Carr, murdered David Kammerer, who had been obsessively pursuing the 19 year old. While some of their friends presumed the two men were sexually involved, Carr and their mutual friend William Burroughs insisted they weren't. Chris Evans has been attached to portray Kerouac, with Ben Wishaw as Carr for writer-director John Krokidas and producer Christine Vachon. With t...

November 30, 2011 03:00:19 GMT The 'Harry Potter' actor reportedly will star in the John Krokidas-directed thriller about a murder case of David Kammerer that helped spawn the Beat Generation in post-World War II era. Photo credit: Joseph Marzullo/WENN may ditch his "Harry Potter" wizard boy persona to become a homosexual in his next movie. After recently admitting to French Press that he would love to play a gay character, it is now said that the English actor has secured a role in "". Twitch has learned that Radcliffe is likely to star as Allen Ginsberg, a famed Beat Generation poet who is also a gay activist, in the John Krokidas-directed thriller. He reportedly will come to work on it after wrapping up his Broadway stint "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying". "Kill Your Darlings" is based on the true event in 1944 about the murder case that helped spawn the Beat Generation in 1950s. It follows Ginsberg's relationship...

Never say there's something that Daniel Radcliffe can't do, because he will go on to prove you wrong. The former "Harry Potter" star has broken out into his adulthood with two very different projects. His horror film, " The Woman in Black ," is due out in the US in February, and Radcliffe is currently wrapping up his time on Broadway in the musical "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying." So what's next for the young star? Well, screenwriting, of course. "I am trying to write a script which is fun and frustrating and terrible at the moment but hopefully will be good at some point," Radcliffe shared with MTV News. When asked what genre the movie would be in, Radcliffe didn't have much to say. "Arthouse," he said with a laugh. "Beyond that, I don't know. It will be a film that no one wants to see." This hasn't been Radcliffe's best year for writing, according to the actor, though that...

I have a feeling that in just a few years, Daniel Radcliffe won't be entirely pinned down as the Harry Potter kid anymore. At least, he's making efforts to expand his boundariessome pretty fantastic efforts, as a matter of fact. Radcliffe's first post- Deathly Hallows Part 2 film roleis the leade in the eerie-looking horror film The Woman in Black , for which fans of the genre should start getting very, very excited (the first , second and third trailers all give some very frightening promise). But Radcliffe is also claiming territory in a more artistic venue: he signed on to portray the immortal beat poet Allen Ginsberg in John Krokidas' drama-thriller Kill Your Darlings . The story of Krokidas' film will revolve around the highly publicized friendshipsbetween writers Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and Lucien Carr, whose infamous murder of his stalker David Kammerer will be a major elementof the film. Chris Evans and Ben Whishaw will play Kerouac andCarr, respectiv...

Never say there's something that Daniel Radcliffe can't do, because he will go on to prove you wrong. The former "Harry Potter" star has broken out into his adulthood with two very different projects. His horror film, " The Woman in Black ," is due out in the US in February, and Radcliffe is currently wrapping up his time on Broadway in the musical "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying." So what's next for the young star? Well, screenwriting, of course. "I am trying to write a script which is fun and frustrating and terrible at the moment but hopefully will be good at some point," Radcliffe shared with MTV News. When asked what genre the movie would be in, Radcliffe didn't have much to say. "Arthouse," he said with a laugh. "Beyond that, I don't know. It will be a film that no one wants to see." This hasn't been Radcliffe's best year for writing, according to the actor, though that...

Last updated on: November 29, 201117:14 IST Sharethis AskUsers Write aComment Print thisarticle Daniel Radcliffe has been named the wealthiest British star under 30, after amassing almost 52 million pounds.The Harry Potter star retained the top spot in Heat magazine's 30 Under 30 Rich List with his fortune increasing by 6.1 million pounds from last year's figure.Radcliffe's earnings were boosted by the final two films in the boy wizard franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Parts 1 and 2 , for which he is thought to have earned in the region of 25 million pounds. Here's looking at the top ten celebs who join the young actor on the list this year! Image: Daniel Radclif! fe Last updated on: November 29, 201117:14 IST Sharethis AskUsers Write aComment Print thisarticle In second place is Keira Knightley , with an estimated worth of 31 million pounds which she has amassed from films such as the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and lucrative modelling co...

Daniel Radcliffe has topped heat magazine's 30 Under 30 Rich List amassing a fortune of almost 52 million. Daniel Radcliffe has been named the wealthiest British star under 30, after amassing almost 52 million. The 'Harry Potter' star retained the top spot in heat magazine's 30 Under 30 Rich List with his fortune increasing by 6.1 million from last year's figure. Daniels earnings were boosted by the final two films in the boy wizard franchise, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Parts 1 and 2', for which he is thought to have earned in the region of 25 million. In second place is Keira Knightley, with an estimated worth of 31 million which she has amassed from films such as the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise and lucrative modelling contracts with brands including Chanel. Her fortune has not grown significantly over the last year, however, as Keira has focussed on making art house films. 'Twilight' hunk Robert Pattinson came fourth i...

A deleted scene from the final Harry Potter film can be found as a bonus feature on its Blu-ray incarnation. Dubbed "The Goblins of Gringotts," the scene shows the characters played by Daniel Radcliffe , Emma Watson and Rupert Grint plotting to break into Bellatrix Lestrange's vault in the Gringotts Wizarding Bank. Watson's Hermoine Granger at one point holds up a strand of hair belonging to the witch, played by Helena Bonham Carter in the Warner Bros. franchise. PHOTOS: Growing Up 'Harry Potter' With Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint Harry asks, "You're sure that's hers?" Hermoine, "Positive." Ron says, "How will we know what it is when we get in there?" Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 came out on Blu-Ray in the U.S. earlier this month and launches in the U.K. in Dec. PHOTOS: 10 Billion Dollar Babies When it was released this summer, it earned an A+ CinemaScore, a 96 percent approval rating ...

LONDON (Reuters) - "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe on Tuesday topped a Heat Magazine list of the richest, young British entertainers, retaining his No. 1 position in the ranking of people under 30-years-old. Robert Pattinson, lead actor of the rival fantasy film franchise "Twilight," moved up to third from fifth and leapfrogged two of Radcliffe's Potter co-stars, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, according to the celebrity magazine. Actress Keira Knightley, who starred in several of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, remained second on the chart, while singer Adele was the highest new entry at 16. Radcliffe, 22, who played the boy wizard in the movie adaptations of J.K. Rowling's bestselling novels, earned 51.8 million pounds over his career, according to Heat estimates. The actor's earnings for 2011 were 6.1 million pounds higher than in 2010. Knightley's earnings totalled 30.9 million pounds, ahead of Pattinson on 24.9 million, Watso...

After a very successful and critically acclaimed run on the Great White Way, Daniel Radcliffe will very soon be ending his run in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and passing the torch to "Glee" star Darren Criss , who will take over on January 3. When MTV News caught up with Radcliffe -- who we named as the actor we're most thankful for in 2011 -- we asked for his thoughts on his successor and whether he had any decision or veto power in Criss being added to the cast. "Oh God, no. I don't have any power over those things at all, nor should I," Radcliffe said. "I think it's fantastic. I'm actually kind of thrilled. He went to the same high school as a couple of the guys in our show did. I think he's really talented. I've not met him yet, but I'm sure he's very nice. He's a very, very talented guy, and I'm sure he'll do a great job." Radcliffe is bummed for Criss that he only gets to ...

Daniel Radcliffe has a chat with MTV News about what hes discovered in his acting abilities. I think the most vital thing Ive learned and this is a thing I have to adapt and be able to find throughout my career, be it onstage or film in comedy or drama is that the more I try and suppress my own natural oddness, the less successful I am, Daniel said, I have a slightly staccato way of moving and talking the realization hit me that Im working so hard to try and be something else, and actually, I just have to learn to be my most natural self onstage or onscreen, however that comes across. Dan also learned this lesson: Dont shy away from your own weirdness. Own your oddness. Check below for more of MTV s interview with Daniel ! Daniel Radcliffe MTV News Like Just Jared Jr. on FB

CEBU, Philippines - Millions of fans watched him grow up and mature as an actor between the ages of 12 to 21 in eight smash hit Harry Potter movies. But Daniel Radcliffe is clearly ready to move on from his teenage wizard role. The new full trailer for the 22-year-old's forthcoming movie The Woman in Black has just been released and shows a very different side to the star. Dressed in a three-piece black suit and tie, complete with pocket watch, the actor looks much more grown up and mature in his role as young solicitor Arthur Kipps. There is also mention of him in the trailer of having a young son, quite a departure from J.K Rowling's famous boy wizard. The trailer is suitably creepy, with Daniel's character being warned against travelling to the eerily named Eel Marsh house to settle the affairs of an elderly and reclusive widow following her death. 'It's my first grown-up role,' he said. 'I'm supposed to be 24 in this. And I've got a son.' The...

Daniel Radcliffe sang his heart out at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday, with a selection from his Broadway musical, " How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying ," in which he plays a window washer, J. Pierpont Finch, working his way up the corporate ladder. He performs "Brotherhood of Man" here, and dude's got the lungs and the moves to match them. Radcliffe's run as J. Pierpont comes to a close at the end of December -- it was recently announced that Darren Criss will take over for Radcliffe in early January for a three-week engagement, after which Jonas Brother Nick will step in until July . Radcliffe, meanwhile, is back to finding himself in terrifying situations in the dark horror film " The Woman in Black ," where he stars as a young lawyer trying to sell a spooked house. Tune in around the 30 second mark for Radcliffe's spirited performance: ...

Daniel Radcliffe has some fun performing Brotherhood of Men during Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday morning (November 24) in New York City. The 22-year-old British actor will finish his run as J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Broadway in January. Darren Criss will take over the role for a special three-week engagement, before Nick Jonas takes over. Check out Daniel s performance below! HAVE YOU SEEN Daniel on the stage yet? Like Just Jared Jr. on FB

Daniel Radcliffe sang his heart out at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday, with a selection from his Broadway musical, " How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying ," in which he plays a window washer, J. Pierpont Finch, working his way up the corporate ladder. He performs "Brotherhood of Man" here, and dude's got the lungs and the moves to match them. Radcliffe's run as J. Pierpont comes to a close at the end of December -- it was recently announced that Darren Criss will take over for Radcliffe in early January for a three-week engagement, after which Jonas Brother Nick will step in until July . Radcliffe, meanwhile, is back to finding himself in terrifying situations in the dark horror film " The Woman in Black ," where he stars as a young lawyer trying to sell a spooked house. Tune in around the 30 second mark for Radcliffe's spirited performance: ...

Daniel Radcliffe has some fun performing Brotherhood of Men during Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday morning (November 24) in New York City. The 22-year-old British actor will finish his run as J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Broadway in January. Darren Criss will take over the role for a special three-week engagement, before Nick Jonas takes over. Check out Daniel s performance below! HAVE YOU SEEN Daniel on the stage yet? Like Just Jared Jr. on FB

Daniel Radcliffe sang his heart out at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday, with a selection from his Broadway musical, " How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying ," in which he plays a window washer, J. Pierpont Finch, working his way up the corporate ladder. He performs "Brotherhood of Man" here, and dude's got the lungs and the moves to match them. Radcliffe's run as J. Pierpont comes to a close at the end of December -- it was recently announced that Darren Criss will take over for Radcliffe in early January for a three-week engagement, after which Jonas Brother Nick will step in until July . Radcliffe, meanwhile, is back to finding himself in terrifying situations in the dark horror film " The Woman in Black ," where he stars as a young lawyer trying to sell a spooked house. Tune in around the 30 second mark for Radcliffe's spirited performance: ...

Daniel Radcliffe almost missed out on the role of Harry Potter because his parents were worried it would disrupt his life too much. The 22-year-old actor played the schoolboy wizard in all eight Harry Potter movies but says his mother and father were initially unsure because it would have meant him living in Los Angeles for long periods. However, they soon changed their mind after director Chris Columbus who first saw Daniel in UK TV show David Copperfield decided to shoot most of the movies in Daniels native England. He said: Chris Columbus had seen David Copperfield and said, I want to audition this boy. They went to my parents, and, at the time, the deal was to sign on for, I think, six films, all to be done in LA, and my mum and dad simply said, That's too much disruption to his life. That's not gonna happen. I didn't know any of that had gone on. And then, maybe three, four months down the line, the deal had changed, and it was going be to shoot two films, and they...

November 24, 2011 7:31:00 AM UTC Daniel Radcliffe felt guilty for not crying at the world premiere of the final Harry Potter film like his co-star Rupert Grint but reveals he was so relieved to bid farewell to the movie franchise. Thousands of fans gathered to see Radcliffe, Grint and Emma Watson in London's Leicester Square as the last instalment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, was unveiled in July. But while Grint and Watson broke down in tears on the red carpet, Radcliffe admits he wasn't so emotional - because he couldn't help but feel glad to be "moving on". He tells MTV.com, "When you're doing these insane press days where you do a few interviews then the red carpet and it's just mad, I have a slight tendency to shut down and go on autopilot just to get through it and not feel completely weirded out by the whole thing. "What was strange to me was, in a way, I felt slightly bad because I wasn't getting upset like everyon...

The first poster for Darren Criss ' Broadway debut in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying has hit the web. The Glee actor sports slicked-down hair, a grey suit and purple bow tie in the one-sheet, which he receives top billing above veteran actor Beau Bridges . PHOTOS: 'Glee' Season 3 Episodics Criss is booked for a three-week engagement and takes over the lead role of J. Pierrepont Finch from Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe beginning Jan. 3. Radcliffe's last performance in the project is on Jan. 1. The musical's choreographer-director Rob Ashford said of Criss' participation, "When we learned of Darren's dream of performing on Broadway we knew we had found our Finch but presumed his Glee schedule would eliminate any chance to work with him PHOTOS: 'Glee's' 300th Musical Performance Celebration "We are ecstatic and grateful to Ryan Murphy and his Glee team at 20th Century Fox TV for helping to make both Darren...

November 24, 2011 7:31:00 AM UTC Daniel Radcliffe felt guilty for not crying at the world premiere of the final Harry Potter film like his co-star Rupert Grint but reveals he was so relieved to bid farewell to the movie franchise. Thousands of fans gathered to see Radcliffe, Grint and Emma Watson in London's Leicester Square as the last instalment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, was unveiled in July. But while Grint and Watson broke down in tears on the red carpet, Radcliffe admits he wasn't so emotional - because he couldn't help but feel glad to be "moving on". He tells MTV.com, "When you're doing these insane press days where you do a few interviews then the red carpet and it's just mad, I have a slight tendency to shut down and go on autopilot just to get through it and not feel completely weirded out by the whole thing. "What was strange to me was, in a way, I felt slightly bad because I wasn't getting upset like everyon...

After our nods to rising stars Elizabeth Olsen , Michael Fassbender and Tom Hiddleston , MTV Movies' Thankful Week continues with drum roll, please the actor we're most thankful for in 2011: Daniel Radcliffe. Really, what's not to like about this talented young man? He's dazzled audiences for more than a decade as "the boy who lived" in eight "Harry Potter" films and has most recently been the talk of the Great White Way with his critically acclaimed work in the musical "How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying." We feel pretty confident in saying that the future looks bright for this guy. MTV News recently caught up with Radcliffe to get a sense of how he's feeling post-Potter and where he wants to be in 10 years. MTV : This is your first full year working outside "Harry Potter." How has it been? Daniel Radcliffe : It's been a great first year away from "Potter." It's been very successful. I'v...

November 23, 2011 12:16:00 PM UTC Daniel Radcliffe 's parents initially turned down his role in the Harry Potter franchise as movie bosses planned to shoot all the films in Los Angeles. The British actor was just a child when he first tried out for the role of the boy wizard, and he has revealed his parents didn't want him to take the job if it meant moving to America. They eventually relented and let Radcliffe audition for director Chris Columbus, who spotted the star in BBC series David Copperfield, when filming was confined to studios in England. Radcliffe tells the Hollywood Reporter, "Chris Columbus had seen David Copperfield and said, 'I want to audition this boy.' They went to my parents, and, at the time, the deal was to sign on for, I think, six films, all to be done in L.A., and my mum and dad simply said, 'That's too much disruption to his life. That's not gonna happen.' "I didn't know any of that had gone on. And then, maybe thr...

The Harry Potter actor was practising a routine from How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying but he could have been starring in Singing in The Rain. Unlike Gene Kelly, drenched Dan carried on without the aid of an umbrella as the show's cast rehearsed for the 85th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York. And while the chorus dancers covered up in fetching pink macs, he stood out from the crowd with a slightly more stylish black coat. The 22-year-old Brit has been starring in the Broadway show since February, winning rave reviews and a number of critics' awards for the role of J Pierrepont Finch. Earlier this month, he celebrated his 250th show at the Al Hirschfeld theatre and his performance in tomorrow's parade will be something of a swansong as he is leaving the production in January. Making a splash ... Daniel and cast Getty Daniel played boy wizard Harry in all eight films, spanning ten years, with the final instalment, Harry Potter And The Death...

Daniel Radcliffe almost missed out on the role of Harry Potter because his parents were worried it would disrupt his life too much. The 22-year-old actor played the schoolboy wizard in all eight 'Harry Potter' movies but says his mother and father were initially unsure because it would have meant him living in Los Angeles for long periods. However, they soon changed their mind after director Chris Columbus - who first saw Daniel in UK TV show 'David Copperfield' - decided to shoot most of the movies in Daniel's native England. He said: 'Chris Columbus had seen David Copperfield and said, 'I want to audition this boy.' 'They went to my parents, and, at the time, the deal was to sign on for, I think, six films, all to be done in LA, and my mum and dad simply said, 'That's too much disruption to his life. That's not gonna happen.' 'I didn't know any of that had gone on. And then, maybe three, four months down the line, the deal h...

"The Woman in Black" is London's second longest-running play, after "The Mousetrap," and judging from the trailers for the upcoming big screen adaptation starring Daniel Radcliffe, it's easy to see why. The story, which originally came from the 1983 novel by Susan Hill, follows a solicitor as he is called to a creepy old manor in the English countryside to settle the affairs of the recently deceased widow who lived there. But soon after his arrival at Eel Marsh House, he begins to experience eerie noises and visions and learns about the stories of the Woman in Black. The theatrical adaptation by Stephen Mallatratt has been running continuously in London's West End since 1989 and is notable for having only two performers. The big screen version, directed by James Watkins and also starring Ciarn Hinds and Janet McTeer, looks to expand quite a bit on the stage play's sparse trappings. It's expected in theaters in February. And it looks much, much sc...

By Paul Thompson Last updated at 4:52 PM on 22nd November 2011 Daniel Radcliffe has revealed how his parents rejected the Harry Potter role because it would have meant him living for long periods in Hollywood. The 22-year-old star said his parents Alan and Marcia initially turned down the offer to audition for the role of the boy wizard from JK Rowling's book. They were told if Radcliffe won the part he would have to make six films and they would all be shot in Los Angeles. Global name: Daniel Radcliffe, pictured here at a charity event in New York earlier this month, very nearly didn't accept the role of Harry Potter It was only after producers agreed to reduce the number of films and shoot them in England that his parents relented. Radcliffe has become a multi-millionaire and one of the best known faces in the world following phenomenal success of the seven Potter films. Revealing how he almost lost out on the part, the actor said the director of the first film approached his...

Getty On Monday afternoon, I had the opportunity to spend some time with the actor Daniel Radcliffe , who is best known for his performance as the title character in all eight films of the Harry Potter films. Radcliffe and I chatted at New York's fabled 21 Club prior to a luncheon that Warner Brothers held in celebration of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 , the final installment in the decade-spanning franchise that has collectively grossed over $7.7 billion at box offices around the world and single-handedly revived the faltering British film industry. The studio is giving the film a full-on Oscar push, with the hope that Academy members might award it a best picture nomination on its own merits and/or as a tribute to all of the films, which have heretofore only registered with them in the technical categories. As you can read and hear below, the 22-year-old -- who is currently starring in the Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying --...

If youve yet to see Susan Blackwells interview with Daniel Radcliffe for her Broadway.com video series Side by Side by Susan Blackwell , youll want to spend the next 16 minutes watching it here . Because Radcliffe is a bit of a slob Im not clean or even vaguely pleasant to be around in a domestic situation, he says after telling a story about how he once spilled Diet Coke, took off a sock to clean it up, then put the sock back on friend Blackwell gives him a tutorial on how to clean her apartment. They start by washing windows in honor of his role in Broadways How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying . Having just seen the show last week, I can confirm that Radcliffe is telling the truth when he claims to be still having a great time this deep into the run and that co-star John Larroquette still finds things to do to try to make him break character and laugh. The interview, however, hits its stride when he sits down to learn how to sort laundry (Dan Radcliffe is touching my u...

The Smurf float moves down Seventh Avenue behind a marching band heading to Times Square during the Macys Thanksgiving Day parade on November 25, 2010. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images) NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) Over 8,000 participants will march in the 85th annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade when it returns to New York City Thursday. The performance lineup promises big names from Broadway and a little bit of twang. More: The 6 Best Spots To View The Thanksgiving Day Parade Mary J. Blige, Cobra Starship, Neil Diamond, Cee Lo Green, Avril Lavigne, Scotty McCreery, Daniel Radcliffe and the cast of Broadways How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying will be among the celebrity guest. Country music singer-songwriter Rodney Atkins (credit: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI) Also present will be two big names from the country music genre. American Idol winner and new country superstar Scotty McCreery will be performing at the parade for the first time. Joining him will be plati...

The Smurf float moves down Seventh Avenue behind a marching band heading to Times Square during the Macys Thanksgiving Day parade on November 25, 2010. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images) NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) Over 8,000 participants will march in the 85th annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade when it returns to New York City Thursday. The performance lineup promises big names from Broadway and a little bit of twang. More: The 6 Best Spots To View The Thanksgiving Day Parade Mary J. Blige, Cobra Starship, Neil Diamond, Cee Lo Green, Avril Lavigne, Scotty McCreery, Daniel Radcliffe and the cast of Broadways How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying will be among the celebrity guest. Country music singer-songwriter Rodney Atkins (credit: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI) Also present will be two big names from the country music genre. American Idol winner and new country superstar Scotty McCreery will be performing at the parade for the first time. Joining him will be plati...