Last-minute change brought Radcliffe into Potter films

Daniel Radcliffe almost missed out on the role of Harry Potter because his parents were worried it would disrupt his life too much.

Daniel Radcliffe almost missed out on the role of Harry Potter because his parents were worried it would disrupt his life too much.

The 22-year-old actor played the schoolboy wizard in all eight 'Harry Potter' movies but says his mother and father were initially unsure because it would have meant him living in Los Angeles for long periods.

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