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Temptation Sarrow · 06-14-2003, 03:09 PM

I hate to burst your bubble....but today's news says...

Harry Potter actor retires at the age of 13

15jun03
HARRY Potter star Daniel Radcliffe will not play the schoolboy wizard again.

The 13-year-old has told friends he wants to concentrate on his studies and will not be involved in a fourth film of the series.

His decision ends months of speculation over his future, which surfaced after the premiere of the second film, Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets.

Back then, Daniel made strong hints that he wanted to give up the coveted role which made him famous around the world.

Warners, which makes the films based on J.K. Rowling's books, is said to have been ready for such an event.

Insiders say there has been a series of informal casting sessions with young actors.

The decision also casts doubt on the future of the films' other child stars, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, who play Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

The trio were only under contract for the first three films in the series, the third of which – Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban – is being filmed now.

Despite beating nearly 40,000 others to one of the most coveted roles in cinema – and earning an estimated $5 million per film – Daniel has never been a huge fan of the stories.

A friend at the private City of London School, at which he enrolled last year, said Daniel had had enough of playing Harry Potter and wanted to concentrate on his studies for the GCSE (the equivalent of Australia's School Certificate).

"He really just wants to get back to his ordinary life – he doesn't like the attention and just wants to concentrate on his exams."

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::weeps:: I KNEW THIS WOULD HAPPEN!!!!! WAHHH!

06-14-2003, 03:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Temptation Sarrow Imp Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 101	I hate to burst your bubble....but today's news says... Harry Potter actor retires at the age of 13 15jun03 HARRY Potter star Daniel Radcliffe will not play the schoolboy wizard again. The 13-year-old has told friends he wants to concentrate on his studies and will not be involved in a fourth film of the series. His decision ends months of speculation over his future, which surfaced after the premiere of the second film, Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. Back then, Daniel made strong hints that he wanted to give up the coveted role which made him famous around the world. Warners, which makes the films based on J.K. Rowling's books, is said to have been ready for such an event. Insiders say there has been a series of informal casting sessions with young actors. The decision also casts doubt on the future of the films' other child stars, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, who play Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The trio were only under contract for the first three films in the series, the third of which – Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban – is being filmed now. Despite beating nearly 40,000 others to one of the most coveted roles in cinema – and earning an estimated $5 million per film – Daniel has never been a huge fan of the stories. A friend at the private City of London School, at which he enrolled last year, said Daniel had had enough of playing Harry Potter and wanted to concentrate on his studies for the GCSE (the equivalent of Australia's School Certificate). "He really just wants to get back to his ordinary life – he doesn't like the attention and just wants to concentrate on his exams." ~~~~~~ ::weeps:: I KNEW THIS WOULD HAPPEN!!!!! WAHHH!