Elvish Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 It's 'Harry Potter and the Naked Rider' by BAZ BAMIGBOYE, Daily Mail Daniel Radcliffe, one of the biggest names in movies thanks to his role as the boy-wizard Harry Potter, is in talks to appear in a classic stage play about a young man who blinds six horses in a torrid ritual. The 16-year-old star, I can reveal, is in the early stage of discussions about starring in Peter Shaffer's powerful drama Equus. I understand Kenneth Branagh will direct the play in the West End in 13 months' time - around January 2007 - when he completes his film of the opera The Magic Flute. The play is one of three productions of Shaffer's works being staged as part of the playwright's 80th birthday celebrations next year. The role for Radcliffe is a major one and at one point he will be required to reach the height of sexual pleasure - simulated, of course - while riding naked on his horse. It's a clear signal that Radcliffe wants challenging roles and will not settle for frivolous exploitation of his name. The play, which caused a sensation when it was first staged at the National Theatre more than three decades ago, explores what happens when the 17-year-old youth is sent to a psychiatrist. He uncovers the extraordinary forces that drove the young man to harm the horses and there follows a fascinating discourse on Greek mythology, religion, sexual awakening - and arguments about whether psychological healing will do the groomsman more harm than good. Radcliffe had worked with Branagh before, when he made a guest appearance in the comedy show The Play What I Wrote, which Branagh directed. He is now in Australia shooting a movie called The December Boys, and then early in the New Year he will start work on the fifth Harry Potter picture, The Order Of The Phoenix. The current Potter movie on release - The Goblet Of Fire - has become a mammoth boxoffice hit and I seriously thought it might get some year- end awards consideration. A spokesman for Equus producer David Pugh said it was too early to comment on the production, while the response from Mr Radcliffe's representatives was that there were always rumours about their client. Trevor Nunn directs Shaffer's The Royal Hunt Of The Sun at the National Theatre, with the possible participation of David Suchet (so good in Once In A Lifetime, which opened last night, also at the National), while director John Doyle will bring a novel interpretation to the third Shaffer piece, Amadeus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvish Posted January 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Here are pics (warning: some are pretty risque!) http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/gallery/default/album/1851 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 He´s cute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvish Posted January 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Yeah, but kinda makes me feel like a dirty old woman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Nothing like appearing naked on stage to rid yourself of the beloved children's character typecast. The question is, is the play any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHOcatholic Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Yeah, my friend Denesa looked this up online today, she was drooling....I hope its not too cold in that theatre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 yeah... I'm sure I'm not old enough for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHOcatholic Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 yeah... I'm sure I'm not old enough for this. You sure you dont mean too young? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 no... I will never be old enough to see Harry Potter in compromising positions. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Yeah, but kinda makes me feel like a dirty old woman Oh, I´always wanted to be a dirty old woman... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I admire an actor for wanting to explore other areas, especially when they have been basically typecasted as a certain type, but I don't think I could watch the play knowing that is Harry Potter up there, maybe if he wasn't so young, but would be difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvish Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 He's legal in the UK, y'all Kidding...anyway, from what I understand Equus is an excellent play, but very intense and dark. I applaud Radcliffe for taking such a risk and hope he gets excellent reviews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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