April 14th 2024.
In a recent interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Daniel Radcliffe opened up about his initial fears of working with the late Alan Rickman on the Harry Potter films. Despite portraying the beloved character of Severus Snape, Daniel admitted to feeling intimidated by Rickman's presence on set.
"I was so intimidated by Alan Rickman," Daniel confessed. "How can you not be by that voice? Even hearing it again now, I am reminded of just how deep and powerful it was. I was terrified of him and thought, 'This guy hates me.'"
But as time went on, Rickman grew to respect and support Daniel's passion for acting. In a 2016 interview, Rickman even spoke highly of Daniel's performance in the Broadway musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," expressing "huge pride" in his former co-star's post-Harry Potter career.
"I had never seen that clip before," Daniel shared. "To hear him say those things is really lovely. I am so lucky to have had his support and guidance."
Despite their on-screen rivalry as Harry Potter and Severus Snape, Daniel and Rickman formed a close bond off-screen. Rickman even made it a point to attend all of Daniel's stage productions after the franchise ended, offering advice and encouragement.
"He would take me out afterwards and we would talk about my performance," Daniel recalled. "He was one of the first people to suggest voice coaching and encouraged me to continue honing my skills."
In a 2016 interview, Rickman reflected on his time working with the young actors on the Harry Potter films. "As much as I was there for seven weeks, they were there for 52 weeks," he shared. "This was their life from 12 to 22. And you would watch from the sidelines and throw the occasional lifeline because there was so little time for that."
But it wasn't all serious on set. In fact, Daniel revealed that Rickman was quite the prankster, often pulling jokes on his co-stars. One infamous incident involved a fart machine and Daniel's teenage crush, who was also filming a scene in a nearby sleeping bag.
Despite his playful nature, Rickman was also a respected and talented actor, known for his iconic roles in films such as "Die Hard" and "Love Actually." But to Daniel, he will always be remembered as a kind and supportive mentor.
"My favorite memory of Alan was a night out in London after his play 'Equus,'" Daniel shared. "I was always a bit intimidated by him, but that night I saw a different side of him - funny, vulnerable, and self-deprecating. It was a lovely moment."
In the wake of Rickman's death from pancreatic cancer in 2016, Daniel continues to cherish the memories he shared with his former co-star. "I like to talk about those moments of Alan as a human being," he said. "Everyone knows what a great actor he was, but he was also a lot of fun and much more than just the intimidating characters he portrayed."
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