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Dan Radcliffe Talks "My Boy Jack" and More in New Interview

Radcliffe Interviews
Posted by: Edward
October 05, 2007, 03:37 PM

The November issue of American men’s style magazine GQ, features a brief, yet detailed question and answer interview with Harry Potter actor Dan Radcliffe. In the interview, which you can read in its entirety here thanks to our Order partner DanRadcliffe.com, Dan discusses his upcoming ITV1 film, “My Boy Jack,” his experiences with Richard Griffiths during the production of “Equus” and much more.

Here are a few snippets from the Q&A:

In your new film, My Boy Jack, you play a WW1 soldier. How were the trenches?

“Exhilarating. Conditions were tough; there were mud, rats and we were soaked by rain machines. It was Glastonbury all over again – but with guns.”

What TV do you enjoy?

“The American version of The Office is fantastic. The one relationship that’s not so strong is [their version of] Gareth and Tim. The guy playing Martin Freeman [Tim] character is good looking and looks like he wouldn’t get as frustrated.”

Do you consider yourself a role model?

“It’s a gray area. I wouldn’t like to put myself on that pedestal. I consider Harry a great role model though – it’s good to see speccy heroes are in.”

Dan’s film, “My Boy Jack,” is slated to air on ITV1 in the UK November 11th.

Many thanks to our Order partner DanRadcliffe.com!

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19 Comments

KB Prez

I adore Dan Radcliffe. He is very bright AND very funny. And after all the attention he’s gotten, he’s still very humble!

WAY TO GO Dan!

Posted by KB Prez on October 05, 2007, 04:04 PM report to moderator
Lisa

I hope they show ‘My boy Jack’ on BBC America .. he has alot of fans in the US and I would like to see more of his work not just Harry Potter.. plus it sounds like a nice but very sad story. A lot of sons, brothers friends and boyfriends are fighting a war and we are losing too many each day.

Posted by Lisa on October 05, 2007, 04:15 PM report to moderator
Grace Weasley

Oh, Dan, he’s so funny!

Posted by Grace Weasley on October 05, 2007, 05:20 PM report to moderator
Gail Callicott

I agree with KB Prez. He’s a great role model for all the young, aspiring actors and actresses, out there! How to do a fantastic job, and still remain “in touch” with the world, around you. Also, being kind, humorous and candid, in a way few too many celebrities are, now days! Go, Dan!

Posted by Gail Callicott on October 05, 2007, 05:52 PM report to moderator
Deanie

Good! Someone has their act together.

They are airing it on what those of us in the US call Veteran’s Day. To thhe rest of the world it is Armistice Day, the day World War I ended.

I do hope it is planning and not serendipity. ;)

Posted by Deanie on October 05, 2007, 06:32 PM report to moderator
aughra

interpretation of speccy heroes>

Urban Dictionary.com specky Derisory term for someone who wears spectacles.

That’s our Harry!

Posted by aughra on October 05, 2007, 07:01 PM report to moderator
Star

I’m sure the Armistice Day airing was deliberately planned. I just wish they’d show it in the US on the same date.

Lisa: the latest I’ve heard is that PBS will be airing MBJ at some point next winter. :)

Posted by Star on October 05, 2007, 07:25 PM report to moderator
cheekymonkey

You stink

Posted by cheekymonkey on October 05, 2007, 11:30 PM report to moderator
Sandy

My favorite Quote of his is still…

R -“Who would you turn Gay for?” D – “Albert Enstien, Because I think intelligence is sexy”

Posted by Sandy on October 06, 2007, 01:19 AM report to moderator
Agahnim

Gotta agree with Dan. The Office (both versions) is great!

Posted by Agahnim on October 06, 2007, 06:01 AM report to moderator
Anthony

Woo! He thinks the American version of the Office is fantastic! He watches my favorite tv show! :-D

Posted by Anthony on October 06, 2007, 06:07 AM report to moderator
Jeannine

A young man with true intelligent wit and charm. I hope to get to see a lot more of that in the future.Excellent interview,wish it had been longer.

Posted by Jeannine on October 06, 2007, 02:33 PM report to moderator
kaitlyn

‘The guy playing Martin Freeman [Tim] character is good looking’

Is it just me or is Dan always talking about gayness lately? Of all things he can say about any character in a show, he choose ‘good looking.’ What is wrong with him? 0o

Posted by kaitlyn on October 06, 2007, 03:13 PM report to moderator
Jeannine

kaitlyn, there is nothing wrong with him. He is merely making an obvervation about a character and probubly compariing him to those in the British version of The Office.Another series produced by the wonderful team of Ricky Gervis and Steven Merchant who also make EXTRAS.They also see all the obsurdities in life and those around them. And it is the media blowing out of proportion and rehashing his original gay remark which was possed to him by a “reporter” at an interview.Who apparently needed to start a lot of ridiculious referrences -out of context-the get attention for more articules. I am so glad to see Daniel has such a good sense of humor about all the BS and makes fun of it.

Some people really need a sense of the absurd shot into them and to get a sense of humor.

Posted by Jeannine on October 06, 2007, 06:03 PM report to moderator
Leggers

I’m so glad Dan watches the American version of The Office!! It’s my favorite show on TV, it always puts me in a good mood. :D

Posted by Leggers on October 06, 2007, 06:11 PM report to moderator
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