Daniel Radcliffe Backs Emma Watson on Gender Equality

In a recent interview with Nylon magazine, for the magazine’s November issue, Daniel Radcliffe gave his support for his Harry Potter co-star, Emma Watson. He backed her decision to bring attention to gender equality, and fuel a conversation for it that includes contributions from both genders. Radcliffe told Nylon magazine:

‘“I think it’s fantastic that she’s bringing attention to it and adding to the conversation. I also find it bemusing, honestly, maybe because I have cool parents with a very equal marriage and have had good role models all my life, but I thought this was done,” he says. Things are improving, at least in his own industry, Radcliffe adds, noting that he’d never seen a film crew more equally split gender-wise than on the set ofSwiss Army Man, which he’s just returned from after 25 days of shooting.‘

Radcliffe told Nylon that he is most thankful for being alive today, especially for the medical advancements the world has made. He went on to discuss everything from the socks he wears, to the pranks he plays on his friends from the Harry Potter cast, to his new film projects. He discussed how he chose the projects he was involved in, saying:

‘“My guiding principal is to find jobs with that kind of electric atmosphere,” he says. But that’s not to say his entire life revolves around work. We all know he likes to rap (see: his flawless renditions of Eminem’s “The Real Slim Shady” and Blackalicious’ “Alphabet Aerobics”), but sadly there are no plans for further musical endeavors. “I find it very hard to take any actor’s band seriously, so I would assume other people feel the same way about it,” he says.‘

A few of the very artistic photos from the cover shoot can be seen below. To read more of this extensive interview, and view more photos, visit Nylon. The November 2015 issue of Nylon is now available on newsstands.