Daniel Radcliffe Encourages New Harry Potter Actor

Daniel Radcliffe, the actor who originated the role of Harry Potter in the film series, has reached out to the 11-year-old newcomer set to portray the character in HBO's upcoming television adaptation. In an interview on Good Morning America, Radcliffe shared that he sent a personal letter to Dominic McLaughlin, offering encouragement as the young actor begins filming the series at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the United Kingdom.

Radcliffe, now 36, explained that he connected with McLaughlin through contacts involved in the production, which began in July. "I know a few people who are working on the production, so I wrote to Dominic and I sent him a letter, and he sent me a very sweet note back," Radcliffe said. In the message, he expressed his well wishes, telling McLaughlin, "I hope you have the best time, and an even better time than I did. I had a great time, but I hope you have an even better time." Reflecting on early promotional images of the cast, Radcliffe added a note of nostalgia and affection: "I just see these pictures of him and the other kids and I just want to hug them. They just seem so young. I just look at them and say, 'Oh, it's crazy I was doing that.'...