On July 23, Daniel Radcliffe turns 30 years old. The big 3-0. You probably remember him when he was 11 years old and starred in the first Harry Potter movie. We all age. Obviously, the Harry Potter franchise (both the books and the movies, to be honest) was (and still is) a big deal — the type of phenomenon where it’s easy to get pigeon-holed into just existing in the wizarding world of Harry Potter.
But Radcliffe’s career post-Harry Potter — while certainly appreciative of the experience — has been a lesson in how not to get typecast. In fact, it’s hard to pin down any true thread connecting most of Radcliffe’s choices in film and television. But in honor of his birthday, why not try?
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