30 October 2023, Mumbai: The Harry Potter universe has enchanted generations, with fans growing up alongside the film’s cast. Nostalgia is soaring among Potterheads as many actors, including Daniel Radcliffe, the franchise’s leading star, have started families. Radcliffe recently embraced fatherhood, welcoming his first child this year.
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe express about fatherhood and newborn son
The actor described his life after his partner Erin Darke gave birth to their newborn boy in April during an appearance on Today With Hoda and Jenna. He stated, “It’s awesome. I think a lot of people said, like, ‘Just get through the first six months, then after that, it gets better,’ but I’ve kind of really enjoyed the first six months. He added, “I don’t know what I imagined, honestly, but it’s great. He’s incredible and I’m just, like, in awe.”
Daniel Radcliffe taking about some of the crazy scenes he got to film in Harry Potter: pic.twitter.com/OH82EYkFEc
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For those unaware, Radcliffe and Darke began dating in 2012 after meeting on the set of Kill Your Darlings. Darke, 39, confirmed her pregnancy in March when she was in the final stages, giving birth the following month. In July, the Harry Potter star spoke to Entertainment Tonight about the transformative impact of parenthood, describing it as an incredibly positive and amazing experience.
Radcliffe’s Precious Moments: Quality Time with His Newborn Son
“It’s great. It’s crazy and intense, but he’s wonderful and Erin is amazing — it’s a real privilege also to have this time with him,” Potter Actor told the portal. “I was always going to take some time off, which not everyone is able to do, and so I’m able to kind of just be here with him a lot, which is lovely. We’re having a great time,” he continued.
Radcliffe expressed his enjoyment in spending quality time with his son and taking a break from work for it.
Gary Oldman and Daniel Radcliffe behind the scenes. pic.twitter.com/Ye6q8F7vpw
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“I think I’m gonna miss him when I go back to work later in the year. I think I’ll probably work a little bit less for the next few years,” concluded the actor. In 2020, he expressed his desire to share the tale of his and Darke’s 2012 meeting on the set of Kill Your Darlings with their future children, deeming it a remarkable story worth telling.
can we talk about how cute daniel radcliffe and erin darke were in miracle workers?? pic.twitter.com/t6yggQMraP
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By Vaishnavi Rastogi