May 02, 2017
When Harry Potter fans conjure an image of Lucius Malfoy, undoubtedly the Dark Mark comes to mind, but Jason Isaacs’ appearance last weekend at Planet Comicon was anything but dark. The talented British actor, known for decades of film, television, stage and voiceover work, brought his wit, charm and magically famous stories to Kansas City’s …read more!
May 01, 2017
One of the benefits of having a stellar cast attached to Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and Cursed Child is that the actors are consistently working and honing their craft, so that when we gain a favorite (and we all have them), we can continue to support them outside the wizarding world and revel in the magic they create …read more!
Apr 20, 2017
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint are well known for their role as the Golden Trio in the Harry Potter movies, but they’ve been busy in other roles of late, and are being recognised for their work in various ways! Emma Watson has just finished up on Beauty and the Beast, and she’s making a comeback in …read more!
Apr 16, 2017
Leaky rounded up some bits of news on stage veterans Maggie Smith, Dan Radcliffe, and Imelda Staunton this week. Smith appeared at the BFI and Radio Times Television Festival and discussed her work on the popular series, Downton Abbey, as well as the prospects for a reunion film. Smith also joined Radcliffe at the memorial …read more!
Mar 27, 2017
It looks like the Boy Who Lived will be bringing Shakespearean laughs to the West End stage a little longer this spring than originally planned. Due to the popularity of director David Leveaux’s 50th anniversary presentation of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Daniel Radcliffe and company’s run at the Old Vic Theatre has been extended …read more!
Mar 20, 2017
In honor of David Thewlis’ birthday, today, let’s celebrate not only another year, but also an excellent acting career–just another thing that gets better with age! And since we’re on topic, we’d be remiss in not mentioning the casting twist that saw Thewlis miss out on one Harry Potter role (Professor Quirrell) only to be …read more!
Mar 07, 2017
The 50th Anniversary production of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead starring Harry Potter’s own Daniel Radcliffe, opens tonight at the Old Vic Theatre in London’s West End. The absurdist comedy, which is set against the backdrop of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, stars Radcliffe as Rosencrantz and Joshua McGuire as Guildenstern, two minor characters from the …read more!
Mar 03, 2017
As reported by Leaky earlier this year, National Theater Live will broadcast live Daniel Radcliffe’s return to the West End stage in the 50th Anniversary production of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead from the Old Vic Theatre on April 20 to select London cinemas. Radcliffe plays Rosencrantz in the iconic absurdist comedy based …read more!
Mar 03, 2017
This awards season has been a huge success for Potter and we’ve had a lot of excellent movies from Potter alumni in the past year, but looking at the year ahead is massively exciting. The golden trio (Emma, Dan and Rupert) are keeping wildly busy of late. Beauty and the Beast, of course, is set to release this …read more!
Mar 01, 2017
As reported by Leaky a year ago, Daniel Radcliffe is set to star in Jungle – a thriller directed by Greg McLean (The Belko Experiment) and based on the true story of Yossi Ghinsberg’s nightmarish trek in the Amazon. Radcliffe has previously starred in Swiss Army Man – not as a survivor, but basically an actually human form of Wilson the …read more!