May 14th 2024.
A well-known star from the Harry Potter franchise has recently expressed his disappointment towards the Bafta awards. After attending the ceremony, the actor was not shy about voicing his opinions on the event, which is considered to be the biggest night in British TV. The awards were held in London on Sunday night, and shows like Happy Valley, Top Boy, and The Sixth Commandment were among the winners.
However, one of the documentaries that did not receive an award has now caught the attention of the public. The documentary, titled "The Boy Who Lived," tells the story of David Holmes, a 40-year-old stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe in the first six Harry Potter films. Unfortunately, during a stunt test for the final film, David suffered a serious injury that left him partially paralyzed. The documentary was nominated in the single documentary category, but the award ultimately went to "Ellie Simmonds: Finding My Secret Family."
The day after the event, David took to social media to congratulate the winner, Paralympian Ellie Simmonds. However, he also pointed out what he believed was an unacceptable fact about the awards. In his post, he mentioned that he was the only stunt performer in the room and that if he had won, he would have spoken about the lack of recognition for his department. He also expressed his disappointment in not seeing any other members of his department at the event, and how he felt that stunt performers deserve their own category.
Many people supported David's sentiments, including user Matilda, who commented on his Instagram post, saying that stunt performers definitely deserve their own category. Actress Joely Richardson also weighed in, stating that stunt performers should have their own category.
David's documentary marked the first time he had spoken about his accident, 14 years after it happened. In a recent interview, he shared that it was heartbreaking for him to not be able to work on all of the Harry Potter films. He also mentioned that he quickly came to terms with the fact that his job was risky and that he had to take ownership of it very quickly. Despite the challenges he faces every day, he chooses to be a survivor rather than a victim.
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