10 Things You Didn't Know About Daniel Radcliffe

9. His Parents Said "No" To Harry Potter

Can you imagine Harry Potter being played by anybody else other than Daniel Radcliffe? Well it almost happened. Radcliffe's parents did not want him to audition for the role of Harry Potter as the contract required the shooting of all seven films in Los Angeles. However director Chris Columbus could not imagine another Harry and agreed initially to a two movie contract with filming moved to the UK.
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Laura began her career at WhatCulture over a decade ago as an Executive Assistant, where she played a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office. Drawing on her previous experience as a Secretary at a solicitors’ practice, she brought strong organisational, administrative, and time management skills to the team. While she still continues to oversee a number of bookkeeping responsibilities, she now serves as Channel Manager for the WhatCulture Horror YouTube channel. Whether it’s uncovering overlooked horror movie classics or highlighting the latest must-watch releases, she’s got you covered if you’re looking for a spooky time!