Daniel Radcliffe might have hung up his Hogwarts robes years ago, but it seems like he’s still got that Gryffindor heart. While stopping by “Good Morning America” on November 18, 2025 to promote his return to Broadway in “Every Brilliant Thing,” he ended up talking about “Harry Potter,” obviously.
And honestly, the whole moment was peak Daniel: humble, thoughtful, and just a little emotional in the best way.
A Warm Welcome Across Generations
When the topic of the upcoming “Harry Potter” series came up, Radcliffe revealed that he’d reached out directly to Dominic McLaughlin, the young actor stepping into the role of Harry Potter. And, yep, you read that right; he actually wrote him a letter. “I wouldn’t say that anyone who is going to play Harry has to [call me]. I know a few people that 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.”
Move over, Owl Post… Radcliffe’s got this covered.
What makes this even sweeter is that he wasn’t trying to be some looming, legendary shadow over the new cast. He explained, “I do not want to be like a specter in the lives of these children at all. I just wanted to write to him and say like, you know, 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 one.”
That’s the kind of support any young actor would dream of. Especially one stepping into such a massive role. And it seems like Radcliffe really feels protective in that gentle, big-brother way. He added, “And I do… I just see those pictures of him and all the other kids and I just want to like hug them. They just seem so young. It seems… I do look at them and I go like, ‘Oh, it’s crazy that I was doing that at that age.’ But it’s also like incredibly sweet and I hope they’re having a great time.”
Let’s be real: that’s adorable.
Meet the Next Generation of Hogwarts
It seems like fans aren’t the only ones excited to see the next crop of wizarding world stars… Radcliffe is fully cheering them on. And since the cast list is growing, here’s a quick look at the confirmed young actors bringing Hogwarts back to life.
- Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter
- Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
- Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger
- Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy
- Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan
- Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil
- Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown
- Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom
- Gracie Cochrane as Ginny Weasley
- Tristan Harland as Fred Weasley
- Gabriel Harland as George Weasley
- Ruari Spooner as Percy Weasley
- Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas
- Finn Stephens as Vincent Crabbe
- William Nash as Gregory Goyle
- Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley
It’s a lineup packed with fresh faces; and it seems like Radcliffe couldn’t be happier to see them stepping into the magic.
A Legacy Built on Kindness
From the way Radcliffe talks about this new generation, it’s clear he’s not clinging to his title as the Harry Potter. Instead, he’s passing the torch with grace, warmth, and a whole lot of encouragement. It seems like he knows exactly what these kids are about to experience (the excitement, the pressure, the wonder) and he just wants them to enjoy every second of it.
If Radcliffe’s letter is any sign, this new era of Hogwarts is starting off on the right foot: with heart, hope, and a little bit of magic.
“Harry Potter” is expected to air on HBO and HBO Max in 2027, according to a Warner Bros. Discovery press release.
