Daniel Radcliffe hopes young son doesn’t follow in his footsteps

EntertainmentFamily & Parenting
3 Mar 2026 • 10:28 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

  • Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, 36, has expressed his wish for his two-year-old son not to pursue an acting career or become famous.
  • Radcliffe, who shares his son with partner Erin Darke, 41, reflected on the challenges of child stardom, attributing his own successful navigation to hard work and a supportive environment.
  • He highlighted the unique experience of growing up on the Harry Potter set in the UK, surrounded by a consistent and caring crew.
  • Radcliffe is currently promoting his new comedy series, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, which airs on NBC and streams on Peacock.
  • The show, featuring Radcliffe alongside Tracy Morgan, has garnered rave reviews from critics and social media users for its comedic pairing and writing.

IN FULL