| Daniel Radcliffe Height: Actor Breaks Silence on Controversial Harry Potter Series Daniel Radcliffe, the actor best known for playing the iconic Harry Potter, recently broke his silence on the ongoing controversy surrounding the popular franchise. Radcliffe, who portrayed the Boy Who Lived in all eight films, opened up about the potential negatives of the series while making an appearance on the Late, Late Show with James Corden. During the interview, Radcliffe discussed the long-held debates surrounding the books and movies. He addressed critics who have argued that the fantastical world of Harry Potter glorifies a problematic view of society. In particular, the actor spoke out against the series' perceived lack of diversity which has been a topic of conversation for years. “I can see why people would be concerned about the representation and why it’s been called out,” Radcliffe said. On the issue of his character's seeming lack of growth throughout the series, he conceded, “Harry doesn’t learn very much in the course of that series. He’s very static.” Radcliffe defended the franchise by emphasizing the fact that the books and films garnered extraordinary success due to their “power of escapism” they provided. He praised the ongoing conversations about the series’ potential downfalls, noting that, “The fact that there’s this dialogue going on is a positive thing.” The 5’5” actor concluded his presence on the show by pointing out that he, with his Daniel Radcliffe height, was no longer the typical Hollywood leading man but that, in the Potterverse, he was able to be part of something special. |