01/30/2007
Daniel Radcliffe Equus Promos
Two months after the release of the charged Equus poster, 17-year-old Daniel Radcliffe has galloped further from his Harry Potter image with a set of salacious promo photos for the West End production.
Considering Radcliffe's age, the photos have sent shock waves out to some loyal Potter fans, although the play's producer David Pugh, had an entirely different reaction: "There was no hesitancy about taking his clothes off - he has a confidence in his own appearance. With the performances that I've witnessed, when that boy takes his shirt off, Harry Potter has flown out of Hogwarts for good. We had never seen Dan with clothes off before. We all went 'wow!'."
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Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe, Naked in Equus [tr]
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Posted 11:03 AM EST by Andy in Daniel Radcliffe, London, News, Photography, Theatre | Permalink
Comments
What's Rowling's last book called? "Harry Potter and the Treasure Trail of Doom"?
Posted by: 24play | Jan 30, 2007 11:11:41 AM
OMG!! Does it make me a pervo to like (really really) those pics? How old is he again?
Posted by: shane | Jan 30, 2007 11:15:45 AM
Obviously, he no longer wants to be Harry Potter. He's a man now.
Posted by: JoeInSF | Jan 30, 2007 11:22:52 AM
SHOCK! SCANDAL! HORROR! (or, "Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Treasure Trail?")
OK, so this bit crystalized a realization in my head and here it is: the meme that the Blogosphere is the long heralded "new way" back to the "old way" of in-depth reporting, speaking truth to power, evading the corporate owner/structure, etc., etc., etc., is complete crap.
The false outrage, the titillating headlines, the salacious images...all here, 24/7.
While I doubt that London -- with its 16-year-old age of consent -- is having a complete and utter Lolita moment around these posters, I can be assured that Americans will, and are, right here.
I am so tired of this lazy and predictable positioning -- I mean, where in the coverage is there any evidence at all that anyone is shocked beyond: 1) parents of a 9-year-old who is probably too young to graps the plot, let alone the appropriate nudity, in the play and 2) the producer who realized that Radcliffe had a nicer body than they thought (he looks garden variety Brit to me -- kinda "muscley/twinky").
As for the people wondering why Radcliffe's parents would allow him to pose for the posters, all i can say is: 1) because he's of age, 2) because it's entirely appropriate to the play, 3) because he's a successful young actor appearing in one of the better plays of the modern age and they are probably damn proud of him.
Hardly the stuff of "shock waves."
Flame me if you like, but I'm beginning to think there's nowhere to turn where I won't be told I'm shocked and scandalized -- and god damn if I don't resent it.
Posted by: Becks07 | Jan 30, 2007 11:25:49 AM
I'm not sure whether to whinney or woof.
Posted by: Rascal | Jan 30, 2007 11:29:26 AM
I'm more relieved for the kid that he won't be an awkward looking adult as most grown-up child stars become, and he's eager to move beyond his claim to fame. Kudos to him for taking charge of his career.
Posted by: burnssuit | Jan 30, 2007 11:32:13 AM
Rascal,
You get the prize for funniest one-liner on a blog! Congrats. (I did both.)
Posted by: Jim | Jan 30, 2007 11:39:46 AM
Mark Foley's favorite play!
Posted by: anon | Jan 30, 2007 11:40:14 AM
...and suddenly there is a surge of internet hits and Harry Potter rentals from Republican senate offices...
Posted by: Cory | Jan 30, 2007 11:47:17 AM
I don't know what the problem is. Do fans of Harry Potter not know that the character has a penis?
Posted by: Patrick | Jan 30, 2007 11:49:34 AM
... and I have tickets to see this in April! Can't wait...
Posted by: Richard | Jan 30, 2007 11:53:23 AM
I don't see what's shocking about it. He's posing by a horsey. Big whoop! lol
And if I'm being a little picky, I'd say that he exhudes no sexuality..or anything at all. Just a blank. I actually wish he was more playful, or less stoik, but he seems kinda repressed which is surprising for an actor his age.
ps I hope my comments did not ruin it for everyone..again.
Posted by: Da | Jan 30, 2007 12:09:01 PM
I hardly see anything salacious about the photos above. The only gross indecency going on is more likely the audience members that go to see such a complex play simply to see Mr. Radcliff in the nude. For chrissakes, you'd think this play was the new Lolita or something. It's over 30 years old!
That being said, Daniel Radcliff has indeed matured into a beautiful young man with the brilliant sense to take on a role that will absolutely, make no mistake, propel him into future roles and guarantee his career longevity. I wonder, does GB have any more Daniels to show us? Three's a charm, you know.
Posted by: FizziekruntNT | Jan 30, 2007 12:09:12 PM
To Becks07: Hear! Hear!
And, due to the lack of typos in your spot on comment, I hereby elect you my official spokesperson.
I think Mr. Radcliffe looks beautiful, and I'm thankful for any and all advertising featuring the objects of my desire.
Regarding nudity and life, I think we have the question bass-ackwards. The real question is how appropriate is clothing to a given situation? Nudity is as natural, clothing is anything but. I don't give two hoots about how appropriate the nudity is to the play, I'm in it for the tits.
I'd end my boycott of air travel to cross the pond and hit it, a lot.
Posted by: Randy Devil | Jan 30, 2007 12:12:39 PM
To DA:
'Equus' is about an insane kid who blinds six horses with a metal spike. 'playful' or 'less stoic' wouldn't make sense.
Posted by: David | Jan 30, 2007 12:20:51 PM
David, he's not showing me crazy either so I dunno...
Posted by: Da | Jan 30, 2007 12:23:28 PM
Thank you Becks07. I wish Americans would stop assuming that everywhere in the world is run according to US laws.
In the UK anyone can have sex (gay or otherwise) at 16 and drink alcohol at 18. Okay? Get over it, Yanks.
Posted by: John C | Jan 30, 2007 12:25:42 PM
Wouldn't Hairy Potter be more like it -- tehe, tehe
Awfully modelly and clean for a deranged stable boy? Where is all the hot horse shit and mud that would have made these soulless made-up photos way too pretty??
We need Herb Ritts back, yes we do! DB
Posted by: David B. | Jan 30, 2007 12:37:34 PM
He looks great. Nothing pervy about it. He is, after all, 17 years old...
Posted by: Brian | Jan 30, 2007 12:41:38 PM
Radcliffe also had a very funny role playing against type on last week's episode of HBO's "Extras". Ends up sharing his condom with Dame Diana Rigg. Talented guy and clearly trying to bust out of the HP mold.
Posted by: nato | Jan 30, 2007 12:44:05 PM
This is a GENIUS professional move on Radcliffe's part.
Doing something this sexually edgy, artistically solid and dark is the only way to progress from child star to respected adult actor.
Sometimes people take it too far and do porn which of course, is harder to balance out professionally in the end, but Radcliffe has made an inspired choice.
Now, we'll just have to wait and see if his stage acting is any less wooden and repressed as his screen acting. Although, it might be difficult to ascertain amid the shrieking of his young teenaged fan base and their secretly aroused mothers though. Still, I'd pay to see it. Those photos are stunning.
Posted by: Matt | Jan 30, 2007 1:00:17 PM
Damn! YUM!
Posted by: Johnny | Jan 30, 2007 1:10:47 PM
I'd stick it in his hairy pooter any day.
Posted by: D. R. H. | Jan 30, 2007 1:18:16 PM
The only thing that bothers me about these shots is the awesomely bad photoshop job to get rid of the harness that he's clearly holding in two of the shots.
Posted by: Cully | Jan 30, 2007 1:45:42 PM
"The only thing that bothers me about these shots is the awesomely bad photoshop job to get rid of the harness that he's clearly holding in two of the shots."
Dude this afterall Harry Potter we're talking about - the harness is invisible - duh : )
Posted by: Giovanni | Jan 30, 2007 1:51:00 PM
Beautiful horse..
Posted by: atheist | Jan 30, 2007 2:33:20 PM
Suddenly I feel like all those middle aged straight men who sat around and counted the days and hours until the Olsen twins turned 18.
Posted by: peterparker | Jan 30, 2007 2:34:52 PM
OK, I am SOOOOoooooOOOO happy to see him almost 100% naked. I have such a crush on this kid it's scary. He is a hottie -- I don't care what anyone says.
Posted by: Scott | Jan 30, 2007 2:35:00 PM
Hmm, Harry Potter has quite the happy trail to that magic wand of his.
Posted by: EricW | Jan 30, 2007 2:37:09 PM
LOL @ Peter!
Posted by: Je | Jan 30, 2007 2:40:27 PM
Agreed, Peter. I think he's turned out to be quite a handsome young man. But I haven't shaken the image of that cute kid just yet.
At some point I stopped viewing Jake G as that nice looking kid and suddenly as a sex object, so maybe the same will be true of Radcliffe.
Posted by: mark m | Jan 30, 2007 3:46:32 PM
It wasn't that long ago when tongues wagged about a young Neil Patrick Harris taking the louche-role of the MC in "Caberet" on Braodway as a way to mature as an actor, and to break the restraints of being "Doogie Houser".
Would you prefer DR suffer the professinal and personal-fates of the "two Cories"?...
Posted by: Ted B. (Charging Rhino) | Jan 30, 2007 4:02:58 PM
In the much higher res version linked below of the HOT jeans pic [unfortunately copyright marked but still delicious] they have obviously darkened part of his "trail" [contrast the hair above and below it in the photos with the horse] either on set or in Photoshop [possibly even adding some hair in contrast to its appearance in the photo, not here, of him with his nude female costar]. But, regardless they're wonderful, and far less salacious than the bathtub scene in the Potter film, complete with a fairy or whatever diving below the water to see the Full Harry.
http://www.danradcliffe.co.uk/equus_color5.jpg
Posted by: Leland | Jan 30, 2007 5:08:18 PM
he's even gotten my gay girl panties in a twist. damn.
Posted by: canary | Jan 30, 2007 5:56:06 PM
Daniel Radcliffe is so friggin handsome. What a cutie he turned out to be.
Posted by: yummy yummy | Jan 30, 2007 6:06:17 PM
one word sums (er, cums) it all up - yummy!
Posted by: beb | Jan 30, 2007 10:03:29 PM
I can't believe the stupid comments - he's an actor, his name is Daniel Radcliffe and he's not Harry Potter. I think he is rather hot, and that treasure trail - well well well, he's definitely not Harry Potter. Go Daniel!!! And the rest of you who have a problem with this - for God's sake, get a life and let the MAN have his career. I'm sure he doesn't want to be Harry Potter his whole life.
Posted by: david | Jan 30, 2007 10:15:58 PM
I second (third) Becks07. Come on, Andy, stop titillating.
Posted by: sam | Jan 31, 2007 12:08:49 AM
He's definately gonna be smoking hot within a couple of years
Let's start a petition for Daniel to be the next James Bond...after the current Daniel has finish his run of course
Soo many hot Daniels...hard to keep up!
Posted by: steve | Jan 31, 2007 1:56:11 AM
Indeed, he cannot be Harry Potter for his whole life if he wants to have an acting career and not be known as yet another star child actor who vanished once he was no longer a child.
Yes, he is turning out nicely; never a sure thing with the Brits. (I daresay he's going to be a bit of a bear though. Not exactly the sort to keep the interest of a chicken hawk..... :))
Posted by: RedCedar | Jan 31, 2007 2:14:46 AM
I think it's great that he wants to step out of the HARRY POTTER shadow and do his own thing. Coming forth not only as a man in his career but his life as well. Besides that..who woulda guessed the kid with the taped glasses, would be so absolutely yummy!?
Posted by: moonwitch | Feb 1, 2007 2:04:33 AM
Hi so where do I go to see the complete photo where's the beef I love the photos but I would love to see his cock there I said it ahh! thats better .
Posted by: Tim | Feb 1, 2007 11:38:12 PM
Wow harry is naked yummy. I am very happy to see daniel naked. I already want to see him. He is hottie. If any one have a chat address od daniel so send me at harry.potter_dan@ yahoo.com. I am waiting for your more sexy pic i wanna make friendship with dan so please send me your chat address on my id i am the world greatest fan of you dan. You are hot ofcourse and i dont care on comments of anyone. Please send ur hot pics on my address. bye sexy
Posted by: Danial | Feb 3, 2007 10:56:08 AM
Two of my favorite animals!
All in all I have to congratulate Daniel for his accomplishments and to extend my gratitude for his acting skills which have amused and entertained me these past years and in certainty will continue to entertain me. Best of luck and much success to you!!!
Okay, I admit he is adorkably sexy and kudos to him for that.
Posted by: Edensasp | Feb 3, 2007 3:26:15 PM
To BECKS07 - Your post is an absolute delight to read and re-read again.
I love the varied opinions and the eloquent ways they are presented! Thanks Folks!!
I personally wish DR all the best with his transition from child actor.
He is a very talented young man and should be encouraged every step of the way.
Posted by: Phillip in Oz | Feb 3, 2007 11:17:59 PM
GROSS...commercialism.
The play must be real aweful for them to have to use Harry Potter's pubes to sell it.
Still it's nice pubes. And a nice horse.
I'm certainly waiting for the inevitable youtube moment of the on stage performance.
Posted by: xuxu | Feb 3, 2007 11:26:30 PM
to shane he is 17
Posted by: frank | Feb 5, 2007 4:55:00 AM
luv that HARRY!!!!!
Posted by: john | Feb 5, 2007 6:31:22 PM
Ag my Donner My vok as hy maar net 3 jaar ouer was, Ta she feizhang feizhang hao de shuai ge
Wo hao ai hao ai DR
Nice. yes of all the word in the dictionary i used nice cause it describes all the thing a can feel
Posted by: Loffieq | Feb 7, 2007 7:01:12 AM
1]The age of consent in the UK is 16. 2]He can have SEX.3]HE IS 17.4]HE IS AN ACTOR.YES the post is STRONG BUT SO IS THE PLAY'S SUBJECT ,AND IF THE PLAY DOES GO TO THE STATES HE WILL 18 BY THEN AND THE POSTER WILL PROBABLY BE CHANGED [AFTER ALL WE DON'T WANT TO OFFEND THE ANIMAL RIGHTS PEOPLE] HOPFULLY TICKETS WILL SELL ???
Posted by: Frank | Feb 10, 2007 6:56:45 AM
Went to see the play tonight, and it was great. Very powerful production. I was a little worried that the audience would be something like a NAMBLA convention, but it was really only remarkable for the over-representation of young women. I've only seen the movie before, but, in comparison to the film, Richard Griffiths makes much more sense in the psychiatrist role then Richard Burton. The guy supposedly hasn't kissed his wife in 6 years -- can you really imagine Richard Burton going for 6 years without kissing his or someone else's wife? Daniel Radcliffe seemed much more of an awkward adolescent vs. Peter Firth's spacey psycho which gave the role a greater sense of empathy. The scene where Alan (the young guy) takes his clothes off and is about to sleep with a woman for the first time was great -- the audience was so nervous watching Harry Potter about to drop his pants that the dramatic tension in the play went through the roof. For the record, Harry Potter, like 99.9% of the population, is no where near as well hung as Peter Firth, though he does have a damn cute butt. (Did I really just say that about a 17-year old?)
Posted by: RichB | Feb 16, 2007 6:39:37 PM
I hope Dan stars in the 2007 remake of Equus the movie.
Peter Firth was awesome in the 1970s version, but that was 30 years ago!
Posted by: Nick baer | Feb 17, 2007 2:00:56 AM
RICHB -
Dan's bio says he's half Jewish.
Since you saw the show, is Dan British or Jewish? :)
Posted by: Nick baer | Feb 17, 2007 2:06:10 AM
Hairy Potter is so Handsome! i just wanna Fuck HIM.
Posted by: G-Spot-Wana-Play-dat-Dot | Feb 19, 2007 2:36:06 PM
Young, sexy and bold. Daniel Radcliffe is ultimately the depiction of any womans dream man. He's a tremendous actor and I'd love a chance to meet him in person. A fleeting dream but hey, I get points for dreaming ^_^.
Posted by: Melissa | Feb 21, 2007 8:29:53 PM
i agree he is hot, but its a little weird for a guy you would see when he was like 13 now to be 17 and posing nude... i mean hey if he wants to do it, he can, i dont think anyone can really stop him.. and honestly to me, you dont have to pose naked to become a well-respected actor, and i did see the "Extras" Show, it was pretty funny, but again kinda weird...
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Posted by: Perez_Hilton_Follower | Feb 27, 2007 10:24:50 PM
Seeing his chest hair make me horny and orgasmic
Posted by: Lady Salem | Jun 12, 2007 11:02:01 AM
uhm...i"m speechless!!! can't quite imgine he could do such vulgarity.... he;'s too young for that and i bet, his image would totally change!!!
Posted by: menche | Jun 15, 2007 9:34:23 AM
uhm...i"m speechless!!! can't quite imgine he could do such vulgarity.... he;'s too young for that and i bet, his image would totally change!!!
Posted by: menche | Jun 15, 2007 9:36:00 AM
uhm...i"m speechless!!! can't quite imgine he could do such vulgarity.... he;'s too young for that and i bet, his image would totally change!!!
Posted by: menche | Jun 15, 2007 9:36:02 AM
OMG!I'm 32 and have been a fan of HP since the first movie.Should I feel bad for feeling so aroused by this fine ass looking boy.I would eat him up.
Posted by: barmaid32 | Jul 11, 2007 12:00:32 PM
I have lost alot of respect for him but he IS of age now and I can't blame him...ah who am I kiddn, hes damn sexy and I'd let him stick it up me any day!
Posted by: shadow | Jul 17, 2007 12:22:23 AM
He looks soooooo hot! He has always been hot. I have all the movies. He has really grown. I love you Daniel/Harry!
You are awesome!!!
You should date Emma.
Posted by: Arianna | Jul 18, 2007 10:41:03 PM
bueno yo si pienso que daniel es gay
Posted by: antonio | Aug 29, 2007 1:03:49 PM
Ewww...
These pics. are nasty!
Gosh hes hairy!
Posted by: Yesenia | Nov 10, 2007 6:31:44 PM
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