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Daniel Radcliffe's naked art
By Stone Martindale Jan 30, 2007, 18:42 GMT
Australian actor Heath Ledger (R) with British actor Daniel Radcliffe EPA/TRACEY NEARMY
Harry Potter isn't in Hogwarts anymore. Grown up Daniel Radcliffe is stretching his wings, and shedding his clothes.
Between the fifth and sixth Harry Potter movies, 17-year-old Daniel Radcliffe is starring in the West End stage in a revival of Peter Shaffer's controversial play Equus.
Radcliffe is Alan Strang, a troubled boy who shares a long nude sex scene with former "Holby City" actress, Joanna Christie.
Radcliffe was keen to add muscle and shape to his boyish physique. He worked out hard, and it shows.
Various websites, according to ThisisLondon.co.uk, were receiving e-mails from worried parents about Radcliffe's naked appearance in the play, which will be open to children attending.
ThisisLondon reports that one parent stated: 'We as parents feel Daniel should not appear nude. Our nine-year-old son looks up to him as a role model. We are very disappointed and will avoid the future movies he makes.'
"Equus" will open at the Gielgud Theatre on February 27th, and has already attracted advance bookings worth over one million pounds.
Radcliffe's spokesman Vanessa Davies said to ThisisLondon: 'Daniel does not want to step away from Harry Potter but he does want to show he is an rounded actor capable of very different and diverse roles. 'He has tremendous support from Harry Potter fans.'
The play Equus has a long controversial history in the West End, debuting in 1973. In 1977 the movie version directed by Sidney Lumet featured Richard Burton, and Peter Firth playing Alan and Jenny Agutter ("Logan's Run," "An American Werewolf in London") playing his girlfriend Jill, both appearing full frontally nude.
Agutter, another great English actress we do not see enough of, recently wrapped the British thriller "Act of God," is also cast in the 2007 theatrical version as a judge with her clothes on.
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Children wont see him as some nude person if they are not allowed to watch his movie. Hopefully people wont be letting their children watch it. He's not going to lose face as harry potter with the kids because by the time there old enough to see him in this movie they wont even care about harry potter anymore
If parents don't want their kids to see Daniel Radcliffe naked, then don't take 'em to the play... simple as that. More power to him, I say. And those parents who won't take their kids to see his upcoming films, they do realise there are 3 more Potter films coming out soon, right? Don't they think their kids would want to see those? I'm sure 'sorry dear, but you can't see the latest Harry Potter because Daniel Radcliffe was nude in a play you didn't see' won't go down very well.
Maybe if you read past the title of the article, you would realize that this is a STAGE production, not a movie, meaning, unless you as parents choose to take your children during the run of the play in London, they will not see their beloved Harry Potter in the nude.
Good on Daniel for taking a role that will challenge him in ways that Harry Potter does not. What right does anybody have to tell him what type of roles he can take? That he, as Harry, is seen as a role model is great, but Daniel Radcliffe is not Harry Potter, and is free to live his own life without living up to other people's expectations. Also, being a stage play, parents don't have to worry that their innocent children who must be sheltered will inadverntantly be exposed to this bit of theatre, unless they choose to take them. And in that case, what are they complaining about?
So what, exactly, is wrong with nudity and why would kids care?
I love the backing Radcliffe is getting here. I agree that if you have an issue with him being nude in a play, don't take him to the play. How many people are actually going to be aware of this anyway? It's not exactly like Harry Potter and Equus are in the same genre. Good for the boy for branching out and testing his acting skills. I have to admit, I wish it was playing overseas!
People please, Your children look up to Harry Potter, not the actor who portrays him on the screen. Are you going to boycot every film with an actor who has done a nude scene in a stage play?
Looks like the Gay Community now has a new hottie.
What's potty, is what parent would take a child or young adolescent to see Equus anyway? Isn't there an age limit to see it? It's a very disturbing story!
I think it's great for Radcliffe to have a breakout role, and it's pretty thoughtful that he would do that in a theatrical play that children who watch his movies really shouldn't see.
PS... he has the right to not be 'Harry Potter' the rest of his life!
Equus is a great play and Daniel Radcliffe is lucky to land a part in such a piece.
The play is not about nudity and probably not the kind of play that Potter fans would understand anyway.
Get a baby-sitter in and let the adults go to see a great piece of theatre.
The parents who are complaining can't keep Radcliffe from growing up -- nor can they keep their own kids from growing up. Stamp your feet and shake your fists, but reality moves on without you.
Good for him branching out. It was bound to happen anyway. The boy is seventeen, legally out of school by English standards and free to make up his own mind. Like all actors he'd like to be considered a serious actor and not just a typecast. And since he buffed up the part, more power to him. Now, let's convince his other dark haired, blue-eyed counterpart, Elijah Wood, to get a little more muscle tone like Daniel and Tobey Maguire. : )
Zarlat - He's ALREADY a hottie to the gay community. I've been repeatedly asked to do nude 'fakes' of Daniel Radcliffe by the gay members of my yahoogroup. Alas, living in the States means I have to wait 'till he's 18, lest I get the 'morals police' coming down on me like a ton of bricks. Glad to see he's working out though. That makes it easier to find bodyshots to work with when he does hit the golden age...
Deb.
you people are morons. you think your kid can't look up to someone because they appear nude in a play? besides, who is your kid looking up to? Harry potter? or the actor Daniel radcliff? If the actor, why are ur kids taking an actor as a role model? what has the actor done except gotten luck and landed the HP roles?
maybe you guys should stop worring about some actor doing what he wants with his career, and start encouraging your kids to find real role models, rather than actors.
So what, children are to be taught that there is something wrong with a naked human body? Wake up and teach your children about truth! It's a movie; he's an actor!
We wonder why the world is so messed up; we tell our children not to lie then tell them about the Tooth Fairy, Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny. Parents have a responsibility for explaining reality to their kids.........I'm sure glad mine did
Bloody prudes. They'll cheat on their husbands and wives, while simultaneously claiming piety because they go to church on Sunday, and then they get in a tiff because some guy takes his clothes off in a PLAY. Oh for crying out loud, grow up people. Your child will not be attending the play, it won't taint their mind in the slightest.
They will take away all rights and art in the name of children.
If you dont want your child to see something, don't let them, but i cant stand these idiots who want to stop art becuase they are uncomfortable with nudity.
Remove your hangups from our art.
Good Heavens, people. He's an actor! He's supposed to look for diverse work. Cope.
I shudder to think of how many complaints are going to come from my own benighted country (US). I'm almost heartened to learn that complaints have come from the UK; I guess we don't have a complete monopoly on uptight hyperrreligious backward lunatics.
As a mother of two girls who have grown up reading Harry Potter and NOT believing in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, or the Tooth Fairy I agree with most of these other posters. It's a job, and he's lucky to have both of them. My oldest daughter is the same age as Daniel and I wouldn't dream of trying to keep her from enjoying Harry Potter over this. Children are smarter than some parents it seems. At least most of them can distinguish fact from fantasy by about age 8.
Peace, love, and above all-reality.
As a mother of two girls who have grown up reading Harry Potter and NOT believing in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, or the Tooth Fairy I agree with most of these other posters. It's a job, and he's lucky to have both of them. My oldest daughter is the same age as Daniel and I wouldn't dream of trying to keep her from enjoying Harry Potter over this. Children are smarter than some parents it seems. At least most of them can distinguish fact from fantasy by about age 8.
Peace, love, and above all-reality.
I saw the Equus movie when I was 15 and thought it was excellent. Very though provoking, and all around interesting. The performances by Burton and the others were superb. The nudity in the movie (and probably in the play) is not gratuitous, and is a very minor part of what is shocking and interesting about this story. That Radcliffe chose to play this part is a good omen for his career beyond Harry Potter. Congratulations and best luck to him!
Get over it! What about all of you people who have no problems watching MOVIES of Hollywood women who appear nude! I call this a double standard! I am looking forward to the play-
I think is is ridiculous that parents expect the whole world to 'protcet' their children. Daniel is a PERSON not Harry Potter. How about explaining to your children that daniel is a persona dn not Harry Potter???? I was a kid 30 some years ago and I can tell you I am not damaged because I was exposed to the real world. If you are so concerened about what your children are worshipping then take an active role in policing what your children are listening to & watching & who they are freinds with?? Radcliffe absolutely deserves to have a career outside of Harry Potter! Is he supposed to play a teen wizard for the rest of his life? How many actresses who have been typecast as ingenues have posed nude in male magazines to shed the 'innocent' image? At least Radcliffe is taking on a real role in this case and that harbors well for his future in not being typecast forever as Harry Potter. Sure he owes his fame & all to playing that part but he shouldn't have to pay for that for the rest of his life. I say KUDOS! At least he's not a 17 year old posing on the cover of Rolling Stone in a bikini (a la Britney Spears a few years back) just for the titillation! Let him live his life. He'll be 18 in a few months for heaven's sake! If you don't want your kids exposed to this facet of his career than be a PARENT! I know it is not always easy to filter everying your child may see but that is YOUR job, not mine or other peoples'. Your have the responsibility to school your child, not me, not Hollywood, not the music industry, not the theater.....YOU are responsible for your child!!!!!!!!! Get over Daniel's desire to expand his career and take on roles that aren't Harry Potter! It Takes A Village may be a catch phrase, but I don't want everyone to have to be affected because children may be exposed to things that a parent doesn't apporove of. Do your jobs and be PARENTS and take responsibility for being a parent! Why should I and other people have to suffer because you're so afraid that your children will be marred by things that go on in the world??? With all the problems going on in the world, some parents choose to be upset by this???? Get your priorities straight, people!!!!!!!!!
get a grip folks harry potter is a fictious person.. Daniel is not harry potter hes an actor, and im glad to see him do other things... the harry potter movies are finished for the original cast members... so what are they suspossed to do never act in any other medium or role ???
So is Daniel sucking off a donkey or something?... Because maybe then there's something to talk about. So what if he's got his shirt off. Don't want your kids to see that? Don't take them to the theater (theater as in...stage play. That's where the grownups go.)
he's an actor for goodness sake. He's appearing in a play from the 1970's that was shocking back then for several reasons including male nudity. Don't bring your kids if your freaked out by male nudity. On second thought don't bring your kids to any art museums either - there's a lot of nudity there.
what a bunch of prudes
that's gonna be really shocking story of harry harry potter.
there's another way to prove his ability what he has. if he wont lose his position, don't do that!!!!
Yeah, because the human body is such a nasty and dirty thing right? Good grief people, it isn't a porn flick, it's ART.
Stop perverting your children’s minds by forcing them to see nudity (partial nudity in this case) as something shameful or dirty. If you feel they are not mature enough to see a mature audience intended production (hello) then by all rights don't.
The human body is one of the most beautiful things God ever created and it really makes me question the minds of people who see it as only a sexual construct.
What's the big deal ?! This is an ADULT play meant to be viewed by ADULTs, and what self-respecting parents would take their children to see it, in the first place? We should just allow Daniel to pursue his art the way he wants to. Poeple will have forgotten all about this by the time 'Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix' premieres in July, anyway.
He’s from Europe so it’s not so shocking. I’m sure many Americans & Europeans alike will be wound up but when I attempt to look at it from an actors Point of view I can't help but admire him. This is the kind of thing real actors do. Maybe it’s a bad career move but at this point he’s so rich it probably doesn’t matter. truth be told I think this is an excellent time to teach your children the difference between a Real actor verses R&B singers that moonlight as actors.
Looks like phedophilias night out to a play! Geezee is just a kid! Moral is....never let your kid hold a magic wond
This just goes to underscore how insane America's society has become in recent years. Any American with pictures of this guy nude or who goes to the play will be subject to child exploitation/pornography charges, as his is only 17...but magically the second he turns 18 all is good and the porn industry loves him. Do you have any idea how many American are in prison or on the 'sex offender' list for things involving 17 year-old ADULTS? (IMO) Its good to see the rest of the world isn't so crazy obsessed with sex as (sadly) we seem to be. A country with some of the craziest sex laws and the biggest porn industry. I can already see some idiot politicians making hay out of this trying to pass another stupid law to get votes.
I think its a great way for Daniel to show he has talent and for him to do something different to harry potter, if its what he wants to do then i think he should be supported,and if people have issues with him being nude and there children seeing it then they dont take there children along do they,wheres the problem in that?
Gay idol? not so. just a actor doing his job. do anyone feel Kirk Douglas gay because he done nude!?
don't think so!
beside, what child don't know nakid is now days? you taught them to know!. yes you parents!....close your own door!
Wow i want to see this for myself.
'We as parents feel Daniel should not appear nude. Our nine-year-old son looks up to him as a role model. We are very disappointed and will avoid the future movies he makes.'
We the normal people of the public don't give a flying f---. You squeamish parents might as well have your kids grow up with a blindfold until they're 72. Kids today will always look up to Harry Potter as that cool kid from their childhood, and by the way, kids will grow up too and wonder why the heck their weird parents made such a fuss in the first place.
Spare yourself and your kid the embarrasmment. Explain the birds and the bees to them, get a life and mind your own f---ing business.
This couldn't have been a better marketing ploy if they tried. Think about it. Equus is a play from the 70s. Are there many people who remember it? Nudity was a controversy then as it is today. There just happens to be a different actor in town who also happens to be a blockbuster hit. Notice how the production managers aren't exactly protesting or defending Daniel. They're already expecting 1% out there to pull the morality card, but they're counting on the other 99% to come to Daniel's defense. Those 99% will either see the play out of defiance or out of sheer curiosity. Either way: more ticket sales for a 30+ year old play needing the advertisement boost. Besides, Daniel announced he was 'looking forward to getting naked on stage' about two months ago. It was a hint of things to come, and as predicted, got the outcome they were seeking.
Believe me, folks. The production managers knew exactly what they were doing when they hired Daniel and saw this coming miles down the road. That's show business.
Americans need to get over their hang-ups where nudity is concerned. This is not pornography.
Are you people kidding me? Why are we so worried about a nude body? We all have one don't we? Is nudity, even that of a popular actor, the biggest thing that we have to worry about or even protest? I agree that protesting DR's movies is ridiculous, just don't go see the play if your are offended. Tell your children that Dan Radcliffe is a grown-up now and can make decisions that some people don't agree with. Those decisions aren't necessarily right or wrong for everyone but are right for him.
As for having access to nearly nude pics of him on the internet, how about also exercising some parental control over what sites your kids are looking at?
Lets get a grip people, when we have video games and other movies that gratuitously promote rape, murder, drugs etc... what's a little nipple at the Super Bowl halftime or a naked Harry Potter by comparison? How about protesting hunger and child abuse just as vocally?!?!?!!
He is old enough to make decisions and shame on the parents who think this will affect their children. I have 5 children and if they chose to do this I would support them no matter what. I think we as amercian's are entirely too uptight about our sexuality and it's time to chill and relax. All I can say is WTG Daniel and I hope your career does well. You are a gorgeous young man and I can't wait till your 18 so I don't have to close my eyes and not look lol.
Mother of 5
Jenn
It's great that Dan's growing as an actor and it is time to take on different roles BUT this is too much of a change for the actor's audience. His fans will either disprove or encourage him. Just a year ago he stated that he was embarrassed being HALF naked in the 4th HP film and now his going to be naked and simulating a sexual scene.
I dont disprove of him in a role like this but not at the age of 17 (but i guess thats the big buzz...) and without the growth on screen in films other than HP. Audiences and society will be more accepting to Dan in such a role in the play if they have seen him as other characters.
Wow, not only is this play adding more depth to Daniel Radcliffe's acting career, these newly released pictures will deffinitly attract a large female crowd, especially the older ones who thought that he was just a boy. He looks great, and will do great in the play because he is such a good actor. Those new muscles don't look that bad either.
I think this is the worst decision ever I like his books but after seeing what a dirty role he is going to play I am so dissapointed at him. Many young children look up to him not a weird person with a horse I think this is a bad idea especially since I read that there will a part with intercourse or so I read.
Good for Daniel Radcliffe! Peter Schaeffer is an excellent playwright and EQUUS is a great role for Daniel to perform.
As for a handful of parents freaking out over Daniel's nude scene-- IT'S A PLAY! An adult-oriented play! This is not a play young kids would be interested in and one such kids should not be brought to. Daniel plays a guy who blinds six horses! One would think that act of barbarism would be more likely to freak out the Victorians.
I'm glad Britain is still sane enough to enable productions like this to go on. In the US, we're still saddled with the sort of Victorian nonsense that would declare this production illegal 'kiddie porn' because Danile is not yet 18.
(Any chance you might consider taking our country back?)
Obviously, the concerned parents have failed in one thing that as parents they should have learned early on: explain to the kids that Daniel Radcliffe in not Harry Potter (thank God!) and let the ACTOR choose what direction he wants to take his career. At least he won't be doing nerdy sci-fi and comic book conventions the rest of his life!
Reading some of the comments made here it is no wonder people have the wrong idea! First of all, Daniel Radcliffe isn't nude in a movie, it's a PLAY and it's not for kids! If parents take their kids to see EQUUS then they are idiots. They might as well take the kids to see THE EXORCIST.
NEWSFLASH!!!!! He is...*gasp!*...ACTING. That would be the job of an actor!
If kids aren't old enough to separate and actor from his character, that is one thing. If they are, then it's the parents responsibility to wisen them up enough to know that playing a character who condones such things does not make the 'role model' a condoner.
As for the 'role model' thing itself, I see an actor who is refusing to be typecast into one role that may or may not suit him anymore, as well as one who isn't afraid to step out and see what he can do with his talent. I regard that as one of the best forms of influence
i was just reading a few comments and i came upon one that basically said if you don't take your kids to see the play they won't see their beloved harry in the nude so what are parents complaining about? I'll tell you. To any person who shares this sentiment, have you ever heard of the internet? how about cell phones that take videos? and cameras? you're naive if you believe that kids 'won't' or 'can't' see something unless their parents let them or take them. There are R rated films and kids younger than that sneak in. There are x rated movies that kids can easily pick up. sweeties, when there's a will there's a way, and even when there is no will, kids still manage to find out because everything manages to make its way onto the internet. Popups? Spam? hello? we do live in the 21st century where everything is available to anyone. So if you're still a firm believer in that kids won't see it and parents have nothing to worry about, don't kid yourselves.
Pssst....momof5....I think the consenting age there is something like 16 or 17...so feel free to ditch that blindfold! :P
momof5, huh? then you should be ashamed of youself. encouraging that kind of behavior. i am 17 years old myself and i would die before i saw that kind of sexual exploitation and ridiculous horse ritual on stage. as for dan's behavior, it sickens me to know that someone could lose their sensitivity to somehting so quickly. He's only a child.
hehehe, this looks fuNny... no offense but when i read some of these comments arguing about this new Daniel Radcliffe, its kinda hiLarious!! i respect aLL other people's opinions coz we're not the same, we have our own personalities liKe DanieL. he caN maKe hiS owN decisionS noW aNd no one forcE hiM to do thiS pLay. it's HIS choicE aNd if yOu liKe HP moviEs i thiNk yOu sHould suPport hiM. hiS noT a BabY or a kiD anyMor anD he has a right to be what he wanted to be.
anD for daNieL raDcLiffe... gOod on yaH! wiSh u aLL the bEst! loVe yoUr new LooK.. =)
What's wrong with Daniel being nude in a play? He's an actor after all isn't he? One who is of age already. While kids all over may idolize Harry Potter the character, Daniel who is an entirely different person has every right to make decisions for his chosen profession. He won't be Harry Potter forever and as an actor he does need to develop and try new roles especially since the Harry Potter movie series is about to end. If he wants to avoid becoming another Mike Hamil, who was never really able to get more challenging roles under the shadow of his character as Luke Skywalker, then Daniel must try out other roles. He must not allow himself to be stereotyped or else he risks being stunted professionally and financially. In fact he should take a leaf from Leonardo DiCaprio's book and try as many roles as he can.
Daniel must be laughing as we speak about all this commentary. Told you folks, it was a great marketing ploy. And it's working like a charm.
Hahahahahahahahahahaha!
i really looked up to daniel radcliffe. but now hes betryed me. i tore down all the posters of harry potter in my room. i also dont watch his movies any more. if he wants to expose himself over natioal television, than he can be my guest. but ill hate him forever
hes really made me upset. i met him on a plane to alifornia once. his seat was right next to mine. he told me he would follow through with harry potter and never do anything like this
P.S iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii hhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttteeeeeee hhhhhhhiiiiiimmm!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Daniel should NOT be your kids role model. You as their parent(s) should be your role model. Daniel is an actor and he has grown up and it's time for him to do other things. he can not be Harry Poter for the rest of his life. It's parents like some of you all who make it hard for child actors to grow. you want to keep them in role that you like to see them in. These actors work hard to achieve great things and you all want to keep them in this 'perfect' picture. We came into this world naked, people need to get over the ideal that nakedness is 'abnormal' or 'nasty' it's not and if more people were naked it would become no big deal. Look at how history of clothing have changed. It use to be hot to see a woman ankles, then here legs, then her thighs now it's not big deal.
I hope Daniel does more great movies/plays grow as a young man become a great actor one day with his clothes on or off!!!!!
I beleive that it is right that Daniel Radcliffe is going further like doing nude many actors do so at one time or another and in order to be the best sometimes you must be nude. so i say unto you that Jesus said unto you 'Judge not lest ye be Judged.' Daniels actions in the past have shown that he can make it if he wants, and he will make it.
In this day and age meny things must be done, I am going to become an actor one day I have said this many times to many people many do not believe I have walked throuout my life in the belief that there is someone bigger than the world we live in and found Gods promise to be true if we cannot pull together this world will God find faith on this earth, I believe not. Now it does not say anything about nudity so here is my explanation: God said thou shalt not lust in thine heart ,soul or eye's, so you say nudity should not be this is true but it is important in this day and age so dan radclffe has as much right as any to do nudity in the films he does if youmcannot except the truth about that then your plian crazy because your children will eventually watch those things anyway, espesually teens and why not they see them now under your watchful eye than later when its too late, so you say it would be making you a bad parent well then listen to this if a teenager is not allowed to watch it with you they Will go agianst your will and watch it without you and then they will not like you they may even say they hate you. that is hurtfull but under the watchfull eyes of a good parent they can be seeing they movie and love you immensly for it.
Cheers, Harry Potter. It takes a lot of guts and a good amount of willpower to make a move like this. As much as we want to believe that he has not been 'branded' into a particular role (sans Harry Potter), he has--what a perfect way to 'shatter the mold.' I hope the production runs for a long time and you delight your fans in the only true cause, the ARTISTIC one. Congratulations, Mr. Radcliffe.
I do not understand why a good parent would be upset at Radcliffe and refuse to take thier children to see his future 'Harry Potter' movies. If their children are confused by the pictures of Radcliffe, then they need to explain to them that he is simply playing a role. Neither in Harry Potter or Equus is Radcliffe being himself, it is just a role.
Also, his role in Equus is a much better role model for children than his role playing Harry Potter. Children should not look up to a character who doesnt obey any rules, has magical powers, and no family values; that is just unrealistic. However, Radcliffe's charcter in Equus is a young man with a fetish that is looked upon as morally wrong, and in the play learns to overcome it and become more socially exceptable. Would parents rather have their children want to be rebels with no family values, or a child who can overcome fixations they can not help?
Children watch what you allow them to watch. If you, as a responsibile adult cannot separate an actor from the character he or she plays, it seems you're the one with the problem. Kudos to Daniel Radcliffe for expanding his horizons and broadening his theatrical spectrum. It is true that children see him as Harry Potter, but the boy cannot be Harry Potter his whole life. He has to do other things to ensure his career is moving forward. It is not for us to say he should or should not do a nude stage role. Do not go see it if you do not like it. But do not criticize the boy for trying new things professionally. And they say Europeans are so much more open minded than Americans.
Americans are uptight about sexuality.
Actually Im Ill over this...
He is under 18, here in the USA we call that Child Abuse-everyone involved should be arrested for child endangerment and child pronography!!!
So what, is he Gay now?
If he thinks this is going to raise his popularity-he better think again-we have long memories and if he goes on with the show, so-to-speak,he can count on me and my family not supporting him in any film what-so-ever...
Everyone I know is appalled he is making suck a stupid decision-Just where the hell is his Mom and Dad?
Its just too bad and extremly sick,
For all you ladies out there-
If your so hard up to see naked men and boys-including youj nmom of 5, there are web sites that cater to pedo's just like you. Acting-what a crok-it's all about sick beastality-and if you would allow your kids to see this-you might as well get them an adult pass at all the porno sites-
I ber be all those actors and actressess claim what they do is acting at porno sites...HMMMM?
Also-if its all godd for a young boy to get naked -letsd let young girls get naked in public also....
Oh don't get your panties into a bundle. My goodness. He's in a play, portraying a character. Its not as if he's actually taking his clothes off with women all the time. He is a young man and developing actor. He wants to play this role. He wants his audience to know that he can do more than school boy wizard. So let him. Don't make it dirty. And so what if young children look up to him. Don't let them see the pictures if you don't think that you can explain to your child what acting is. Young children shouldn't be watching Harry Potter anyway. And at some point children have to learn what sex is. So get over it.
To whom this may concern,
To the people across the ocean (England), here in the US and across the globe, do not take this lightly.
I am a dearly beloved Harry Potter fan, the books excite me and the movies enthrall me. I on the other hand am a very dedicated Christian, who does not believe in the witchery in the movie or books. I believe (my opinion, take it or leave it) that the parents of children who may or may not see this “Play” do have a right to worry. Reason why, look at the way society is today, we as a human race no longer think God as supreme like many did before the 1840s. We believe who ever is doing the most sin to be our idol, or ruler, must I go on. My point is, even if these parents are not taking there kids to see Equus, their hero will still be smashed, Harry Potter or their hero Daniel Radcliffe. I was once a child when the books first came out, then in my immature teen years (same age has Daniel Radcliffe himself) and was infatuated with my new found “Hero” of mine, Radcliffe. The society will not allow children not to see or hear about his nude scene, despite who ever may say these parents have sheltered children. They may but it does not cover their ears from the out side world. I am no longer waiting for Daniel R. to reply to my e-mails, to chat with him on muggle net, I have moved away from that and moved on to my higher power God. I do not allow myself to be involved with the world (apart of it), I am only passing through and I am trying to help others see the light and not be in the darkness. But guess what, I still hear and see, I watch the news to see the weather and still hear about Equus that my once beloved Daniel is playing nude in. I really wish he would not, that he would see this, be touched by it and reply to it. If that does not happen I will bit my lip and move on, but for you, who say more power to him, stop and think about it. Really should a boy of 17 be in a “play” like this, no one should. Why show your body off, that’s for you and your spouse (husband and wife). Thank you for letting me have my comment for the day. Hope everyone enjoys reading. Thank you & God Bless,
To whom this may concern,
To the people across the ocean (England), here in the US and across the globe, do not take this lightly.
I am a dearly beloved Harry Potter fan, the books excite me and the movies enthrall me. I on the other hand am a very dedicated Christian, who does not believe in the witchery in the movie or books. I believe (my opinion, take it or leave it) that the parents of children who may or may not see this “Play” do have a right to worry. Reason why, look at the way society is today, we as a human race no longer think God as supreme like many did before the 1840s. We believe who ever is doing the most sin to be our idol, or ruler, must I go on. My point is, even if these parents are not taking there kids to see Equus, their hero will still be smashed, Harry Potter or their hero Daniel Radcliffe. I was once a child when the books first came out, then in my immature teen years (same age has Daniel Radcliffe himself) and was infatuated with my new found “Hero” of mine, Radcliffe. The society will not allow children not to see or hear about his nude scene, despite who ever may say these parents have sheltered children. They may but it does not cover their ears from the out side world. I am no longer waiting for Daniel R. to reply to my e-mails, to chat with him on muggle net, I have moved away from that and moved on to my higher power God. I do not allow myself to be involved with the world (apart of it), I am only passing through and I am trying to help others see the light and not be in the darkness. But guess what, I still hear and see, I watch the news to see the weather and still hear about Equus that my once beloved Daniel is playing nude in. I really wish he would not, that he would see this, be touched by it and reply to it. If that does not happen I will bit my lip and move on, but for you, who say more power to him, stop and think about it. Really should a boy of 17 be in a “play” like this, no one should. Why show your body off, that’s for you and your spouse (husband and wife). Thank you for letting me have my comment for the day. Hope everyone enjoys reading. Thank you & God Bless,
how can you judge someone like that...he can play whatever kind of roles he wants. it is a great opportunity for him to get into more acting fields not just harry potter and yes if you don't tell your kids about this ...they won't know they probably don't even know what nude means yet?!?!? soo i think it is a great idea just DON'T take your kids...
sincerly,
indiana girl
the guys in san francisco are estatic, his pics are all over the net, about time he came out, west holywood will be waiting, way to go daniel, nudity is natural.
I agree, if you're worried about your kids seeing Daniel naked, or doing a role a 'bit outside the box', don't take them to see it! Its as simple as that. Franky, I think its great to see Daniel takeing bigger steps into the acting world, and plus, he's doing it well. Well Done Daniel, don't let small minded people put you down!
D. Hampton.
why do you have panties in a bunch? For one thing the legal age over in the U.K is 17 so technically he is considered an adult so this would be appropriate for him to do this play. He's an adult now so he has the right to make his own decision. And you ask where his parents are? Like I said he is old enough to make his own decisions now without his parents consent. Parents can't always be there for their children 24/7. One day you going to wake up and you kids aren't going to be there. They will be out in the real world making their own mistakes. You can't have them in a cage forever. Daniel is 17. He is mature enough to take on a role like this. He may be young in a number but his mind and body is way ahead of his age. As being a year older than Radcliffe. I feel it's time for him to break out of his magic shell and show the world what he can really do. He can't be Harry Potter forever.
I think it would be wrong to prohibit your kids from watching anything Daniel Radcliffe does just because he was nude in a play. Let your children make their own decisions. If you hold them back from watching something they love, your going to pay a price in the end.
One last thing. Do you tell your children that they are born with clothes? Nudity is natural! So please tell your kids that nudity is nothing to be ashamed of. You dont want your kids to be insecure about their bodies. Ohh Im not done. If you dont let your kids watch harry potter movies just because 'Harry Potter' showed his wee wee in a play. You might as well not let you child go to the doctors, go to school, or art musuems cause all of them contain pictures of the naked body.
People who have problems with his nude scene need to get a life ! They also need to tell their kids that Harry Potter is NOT REAL...he is only a make believe character in a book and the man who portrays him has the right to his own life and to take on challenging and diversified roles. Kudos to Daniel for breaking free of a type-casting role before it strangles his future as an actor !
Does't it really matter what Daniel Radcliffe is doing? This is just another type of art form. IF you have a problem with it, then don't go see it. But there is really nothing wrong with what he's doing.
Honestly people, Daniel is an actor, NOT Harry Potter. It's not fair on him saying he should'nt do nude scenes and whatnot just because he plays the role of Harry potter. Acting is his job, so naturally he's going to be doing different roles and the parts that come with it. You cant expect him to be the little Harry Potter anymore, he's getting older now and will definately be trying different roles to play, including nude scenes. Give him a chance to grow up...
To Whom It May Concern:
Its time for my comment of the day.
Question: How many of you see homeless people? How many see prostitution? Nude films, etc? How many of you are disguised by these sites, especially the first two?
If you answered yes to any of these and are disturbed by them, then you are a walking, talking contradicting of your own opinion (for the ones who believe it is right for Daniel to play in a nude scene). For the ones who believe that this is art, you are barking up the wrong tree, as a soon to be ART major or minor nudity is beautiful, when its not to actors interloping together, or even having a nudie picture painted. I added the ladder comment for the ones who will try to twist my words and use them against me. Art is art, the real art, original art. Paintings, these things called oil on canvas, acrylics, water paints; this is Art, not some nude scene in a play. So before you start bashing the worries of your community, your native inhibited humans of the globe, think about yourself. What do you worry about, what are your cares, goals, beliefs (hoping it’s the right one:) and so much more you could be doing? Yes you might say I am contradicting myself by waste time to talk to you people. I am probable wasting thirty to forty minutes of my life, but God allows me to make this up in due course. The worries have their own sin to care for (worrying is a sin, for the ones who did not know, it is not bad to be consider about things but worrying to much is not good, like over eating), now you have your sin. Don’t go watch Daniel Radcliffe in his nude play, it is morally wrong. Granted, he is cute, but why commit a sin? I can be sitting at home watching something good on TV (the little that is found in today society), reading, doing my homework. Daniel is not my husband so I have no right to see him nude, nor should you.
P.S. For the ones wondering, I have a life. I attend school 5 days a week (besides the last two because of snow), I go to church 5 times a week, I am in a Christian band (maybe we will make it big), I read the Bible and some good books and I do my homework. I sing, dance and praise the Lord all in a days work, and I make time for things like this, to help the ones in need. God Bless you all.
People have to understand, this guy isn't Harry Potter, His name is Daniel Radcliffe - an actor who has every right persue a career outside of the Harry Potter films. He can't play Harry Potter forever - the last book comes out soon. It's up to the parents to explain reality to their children. Why would any parent want their kid look up to a fictional person that exists only in a book and that uses magic to solve his problems? That is not the real world, kids should be looking to today's astronauts, scientists and political figures as heros and role models. Magic wands and invisability cloaks do not exsist, they can't solve your problems or help you find the cure for cancer. Leave the ACTOR who PLAYS Harry Potter alone and focus on reality, the world might be a better place.
i say let him do it.....these pictures are art.....and tasteful. he is very attractive and has the body for it.....if you dont want your kids to see it then monitor their internet more closely.....its not like they are flaunted all over the internet so stop whining. its not like anything you say is going to change his mind anyway. hes older now and if his parents are alright with it then its really none of your business what he does and doesnt do.
He looks hot! What a change from the skinny little boy. Good for him for evolving and growing. I understand the concern of most parents, but remember parents you're in control of what your children watch so stop complaining because everyone has a right to choose how he presents himself. As a parent you should be the one that monitors what your children are watching; others should not be responsible for what your child is exposed to.
maybe it is inappropriate for young children who look up to him as harry potter. then again if they are young enough not to be able to see dan radcliffe that way should go to the play. or be on the internet on sites and stuff with dan radcliffe poosing 'inappropriately' when they get older they will releize he was older and focusing on his careers. if parents think its inappropiate it has nothing to do with dan radcliffe it has everything to do with the parents. anyway he has my support. shauna lou
I agree with the many people who have decidedly said that he should be allowed to choose the roles he wants to play, but think about this for a second.
Many -MANY- children look up to Daniel Radcliffe.
I wouldn't have cared if he had chosen to do this after the HP movies, because then people wouldn't remember him as the guy who was 'acting for a movie about magic, and then went to doing nude scenes, without finishing the first series'.
Daniel doesn't have to listen to any of us, we aren't anyhting to him, but I'm just expressing my utter and complete dissapointment. Now, when I watch the next HP movie, I'll be like: 'Oh that's the porn guy, who didn't care whether or not he would dissapoint many people by doing that other nude scene movie,' and not: 'Omigod! There's DANIEL!'
There are people who will find this offensive, but honestly, I'm a teenage girl, who isn't sex-crazed and doesn't care much to look at nude photos of her favorite actors(actresses).
If YOU find this offensive, please post a comment telling me so.
im glad that daniel is trying to do something new. we should let him explore. he shouldnt just be known as the harry potter guy. im happy for him. and if parents dont like that then dont take their kids to the play. its as simple as that.
For goodness sakes, the man is an ACTOR! In addition, people who have a problem with the human body in it's natural state are the ones who are screwing up their children. Good parenting should include matter-of-fact teaching about the human body.
okay seriously, daniel can do whatever roles he wants hes growing up its time for him to broaden his acting career. besides nudity is natural, and any child either has already seen nudity, or will in the near future,whats the big deal
i think that it is great that he peform in this play because he cant always be Harry potter. he is an actor that needs to experiance diffrent things.anyways its not like he can act to be a wizward his whole ife. he needs to move on. harry potter is just a regular actor not a eal person.its great that kids look up to him but they rely like him they ned to see that he can sdo better if does somethng diffrent.
Dan Radcliffe is an ACTOR! its as simple as that! who are you to say that he cant be naked on stage if he wants to be. Besides, if you dont want your kids to see it, then dont take them to the play! its not that hard, but its extemely close minded for you to say what ANYONE can and can not do.
More power to Daniel. This play will exhibit his prowess as a versatile actor. Parents should not ban their children from watching any of the Harry Potter movies. Daniel Radcliffe is a person while Harry Potter is just a character he plays. People should never confuse him with the characters that he play. I hope that Equus does well. I would love to see him on stage as a mature and daring actor.
I can not belive that anyne can be offended by someone going nude, youhave a choice, if you dont want your children to see him then dont take them if you do then do. He is no longer jusy the star of Harry Potter, this guy is a young actor with his life ahead of him, I can not understand these crazy people mostly eiurotic women that can not accept the Harry Potter is not real and that our younf Dan has to move on a create a life for him. i would love to add here a load of explcit words that really express how I feel but the big note says i aint allowed. so in short........Get a life you sad people, move on Harry Potter aint real the actor is and I say good on him, if ya got it flaunt it.
Hi, I didnt even read the article, but I have a ?- Is there a blogger on here named monique or monique l? Thanks :)
Heck yeah daniel's naked! He's growing up, and well. Parent's are being so incredibly stupid about the whole thing. Eventually, kids will realize that they are naked underneath their clothes too, and it's not that big of a deal. Daniel is playing a character in a play! He's acting, not stripping at the local Chip and Dales for a bunch of horney, desperate women. His nudity is merely for the character in which he plays. If parent's are too proud at being stuck up prudes, and don't want their kids to see his goods, then don't take them to see the play...it's as easy as that! And, they should still take their children to see the upcoming harry potter movies. It's not like he's gonna strip in those too!...unfortunatly. Harry and his Equus character are two different parts in two differnt productions. The Harry Potter movies are history, and every kid should be able to see them! So, parents...lay off!
can you please say something over what i said
You know what, Daniel is not a kid anymore, and I can assure parents it's not going to scar their kids for life. Hehe, kids see nudity everyday in the shower, and unless you stop your kid's from showering I say more power to Daniel. Just because he plays in a production naked doesn't mean he is any less Harry Potter than he was a few years ago. If you don't want your kids to see it, don't take them to the play, simple as that. Daniel is older now and needs to expand his horizons so that people won't just know him as 'Harry Potter' for the rest of his life.
Dear Antoinette, If you ever get around to reading this read my words and read them well. Art comes in many forms, shapes, and sizes. It's true, you have your opinion, but you seem to be forbidding us ours. I am 'only' a young teenager, but still I think I may be a bit smarter than you. True, nudity in and of itself is not really an art form, but if you put it into a play all of a sudden it comes to life, and tells us a story of something more than just 'nudity', it becomes an art. You are practically saying that dance is not an art, music is not an art, and theatre is not art. Well I have news for you, put it all into context and you will find yourself in a whirlwind of tradgeties, fairy tales, comedies and so much more. Daniel must grow up at some point. This play may turn out horribly for him, it may be a big mistake. But it is his mistake to make, and not anyone elses. Daniel is an actor, and the best actors and actresses would not be so if someone had not put them to expanding their horizons. More power to Daniel, and more power to anybody who wants to try and do something like this. It takes a lot to make a performance last a lifetime in people's memories.
only becuse you are gay dont mean that every one else is gay so shut the f**k up and go back to your boyfreind one of the reason he is naked is because he dosnt want people to think he is a kid now he is teenager he can do what he wants
give daniel a break! he has the right to do whatever he wants.its not as if he is dancing like that in the street!kids wont walk in whenever they want to see equus.its his choise and if he thinks its okay its fine
Cheers for Daniel!!!!! Best Wishes and I look forward to seeing him in Harry Potter and any other role he decides to play.
tis is not bad.he has to grow up.he wanted to prove tat he can play more serious roles than a boy wizard and he has done pretty well.and to parents who are worried about their kids...well u can't control daniel.its his life.he does not want to stay tied up with 'harry potter' forever.now he has more fans.not children but adults who think he is grown up now.so let him live his life!!!!
u people who are complaining about his nudity have no right to do so!!!!he is a grown up actor now.he is recognised better world wide.it is wonderful tat he decided to prove that he can do more serious roles.parents who are worried abt their little innocent children getting exposed to this will do better if they keep their sweet little children away from watching tis and stop making comments so tat others can watch tis.ur opinions can spoil his career.so shut it!!!!
wat u say may be true.nudity is not an art.but when u put into some meaningful play such as 'equus' it becomes meaningful too.i don't y i m wasting my time explaining tis to a person who believes 'i m always right'.but antoinette open ur eyes and look around for once.u will discover tat the world is much more different than wat u think it to be.ur opinion states tat all others who are leaving their comment are fools and u r the right one....well listen up whichever idiot u r u are the biggest fool of all.get out from the box u live in.maybe u'll never read tis.but i feel satisfied i wrote tis.tis site recommends no use of expletives otherwise i wud have.......just shut up and find some other site which honours ur comments.DANIEL RADCLIFFE HAS DONE NO WRONG!!!!!
The movie is rated R so not many children will be able to see him naked anyway. People are over-exaggerating everything. He's growing up, he's not 13 anymore. Hs is a smart young man who knows what hes doing and anyone who is smart would understand.
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12Jan 30th, 2007 - 21:31:29
this is not right. many children look up to him as a heroe. i strongly beleive that this is not right for children veiwing. you never know what this might do to them. my nefew looks up to him as aheroe and watches every movie Daneil is in. i want him to look up to him like a wizard and not some person nude.
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