Daniel Radcliffe, the original Harry Potter, has made it clear—he won’t be part of the upcoming Harry Potter reboot series on Max. For those hoping for a cameo or appearance, it’s a firm no from Radcliffe.
According to the actor, the reboot is wisely choosing to break away from the original films, and he’s more than happy to leave it in new hands.
In an interview with E! Online, Radcliffe shared, “I don’t know if it would work to have us do anything in it. I’m very happy to just watch along with everyone else.”
He emphasized that the series needs to carve out its own identity and step out of the shadow of the beloved movies.
While fans might still hold out hope for a surprise appearance, Radcliffe has avoided any speculation, even joking about being “a politician” and dodging hypothetical questions on whether he’d been approached by Max.
This isn’t a new stance. In an earlier conversation with ComicBook, Radcliffe expressed that he wants the series to feel like a fresh start without him passing the torch. As much as he’s cheering for the new era of magic, he’s doing it from the sidelines.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has confirmed the new series will debut in 2026, with plans for seven seasons—one for each of J.K. Rowling’s books.
Casting and showrunners are still being decided, but one thing’s for sure: Radcliffe won’t be returning to Hogwarts anytime soon.
In the meantime, you can still catch the original Harry Potter films and Fantastic Beasts spinoffs streaming on Max. For more exciting updates on Hollywood, make sure to visit FilmiTop and stay tuned!