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Daniel Radcliffe's Secret Letter to New Harry Potter Actor Goes Viral and We Are Literally Sobbing
Get ready to feel all the feels because the Wizarding World just delivered the most heartwarming moment of the decade. We have just learned that the OG Harry Potter himself Daniel Radcliffe sent a secret personal letter to the new actor taking on the iconic role and his reaction is everything you could have ever dreamed of and more.
Grab your tissues because this story is a certified tearjerker.
Sources close to the production of the new HBO Harry Potter series are spilling all the magical tea. The new Boy Who Lived Dominic McLaughlin a rising star set to wear the lightning bolt scar for a new generation was on a train heading to the very first day of filming. Can you even imagine the nerves? The pressure? The excitement? He was about to step into the biggest role on the planet.
And then it happened.
While settling into his seat for the journey that would change his life forever an attendant reportedly handed him a simple sealed envelope. Insiders say McLaughlin was confused thinking it was a call sheet or some last minute script change. But when he opened it he found a handwritten note on personal stationery. The message was heartfelt full of encouragement and advice. And the signature? It simply read Dan R.
Y’all. We are not okay.
According to an eyewitness who spoke to our sources Dominic McLaughlin completely “went mad” in the best way possible. He reportedly leaped out of his seat gasping and had to read the letter several times to believe it was real. He was "visibly shaking and emotional" telling a companion "It's from him. It's really from him."
This is the ultimate passing of the torch or in this case the Elder Wand. For Daniel Radcliffe who grew up in the public eye as Harry Potter to reach out personally and give his blessing to his successor is a move of pure class. This isn't just a celebrity interaction this is a legacy being passed down with kindness and respect. It’s the kind of behind the scenes magic we live for.
Naturally as soon as whispers of this incredible moment hit the internet social media had a complete and total meltdown. #DanielRadcliffe and #NewHarryPotter immediately started trending on Twitter.
One fan tweeted “I’m actually crying. Daniel Radcliffe is the gracious king we always knew he was. Dominic is in the best hands.”
Another posted “This is how you pass on a legacy. No drama no shade just a heartfelt letter on a train. My Potterhead heart is so full right now.”
The news has sent a wave of positive energy and immense excitement through the fandom which has been eagerly and nervously awaiting details about the new HBO Max Harry Potter series. This single act of kindness from Radcliffe has seemingly united fans and given everyone immense hope for the new chapter of the Wizarding World.
While the exact contents of the letter are being kept more secret than the location of the Room of Requirement we can only imagine what it said. It was likely filled with words of wisdom about handling global fame navigating the pressures of such a beloved role and a simple good luck from one Harry Potter to another. It’s a gesture that shows just how much the role still means to Daniel Radcliffe and how much he supports the story continuing for a new audience.
Let’s be real Daniel Radcliffe is a legend. Since hanging up his Gryffindor robes he has gone on to have an incredible and diverse career starring in everything from Broadway shows to indie films proving he is so much more than his iconic childhood role. Yet he has never forgotten where he came from and this beautiful gesture proves it.
This heartfelt letter going viral is the absolute best publicity the new HBO show could have asked for. It sets a tone of unity and respect from the very beginning. As for Dominic McLaughlin what a way to start your first day on the job. Receiving a personal note of encouragement from your predecessor is a core memory that will undoubtedly fuel his performance.
We are literally counting down the seconds until we see this new series and you can bet we’ll be watching Dominic’s performance with even more excitement knowing he has the personal blessing of the one and only Daniel Radcliffe.
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