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Warner Bros’ collaboration with JK Rowling to turn her books into cinematic spectacle created a separate fan base among audiences. And while theHarry Pottermovies might have been a launching pad for most of the child actors on set, it certainly wasn’t the first big break for Daniel Radcliffe.
Apparently, before Radcliffe was offered the titular role in theHarry Potterfranchise, and the opportunity to work alongside veteran actors like Maggie Smith and Alan Rickman, he had already made a position in the industry. The actor previously shared the screen with Smith in their 1999 BBC television drama,David Copperfield.
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Daniel Radcliffe And Maggie Smith’s First Collaboration
Although Warner Bros’ decades-long commitment to turn theHarry Potterfilms into a $9.5B franchise is considered to have nailed the child actors in the industry, the movies didn’t particularly serve Daniel Radcliffe as a launchpad. Despite Radcliffe being offered the titular role in the franchise, the movies weren’t his first project, unlike his young colleagues.
Apparently, before joining J.K. Rowling’s iconic book series,Daniel Radcliffeshared the screen with hisHarry Potterco-star, Maggie Smith, in 1999. Before both the actors took on the robes and entered the magical school of Hogwarts, Radcliffe, and Smith appeared in the two-part BBC television dramaDavid Copperfield. The actor recalled his initial work with Smith during his appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
“I met Maggie Smith when I was nine for the first time. I did a thing [with her] before ‘Potter,’ called ‘David Copperfield,’ a BBC adaptation … Maggie was the person that like recommended me for ‘Potter,’ so she’s the reason I ended up doing that.”
Establishing an onscreen connection, Radcliffe played the young version of David Copperfield, and Smith took on the role of Betsey Trotwood. And certainly, the duo’s collaboration in the adaptation of Charles Dickens’s iconic 1850 novel served well, as fans found their OG Harry Potter because of Maggie Smith.
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Daniel Radcliffe And Maggie Smith Reunited ForHarry Potter
Shortly after sharing the screen and mesmerizing the audiences with their collaborative performance,Maggie Smithand Daniel Radcliffe appeared in another book adaptation. Only this time, the duo became global icons. Certainly, Radcliffe’s titular role as Harry Potter and Smith’s appearance as Minerva McGonagall is considered an almost mother-son relationship by the fans.
Saved several times throughout the movies, and shaped into The Boy Who Lived, Smith’s character is considered a parent-like figure to Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter. And there’s no denying that Minerva McGonagall’s guidance and support helped Harry Potter last his years in Hogwarts.
Eventually, although Daniel Radcliffe and Maggie Smith previously shared screen, their appearance in the iconicHarry Potterroles is what solidified their relationship. The $9.5B franchise, made Smith relevant to her modern fans and undoubtedly turned into a breakout project for Radcliffe.
WatchDavid Copperfieldvia Amazon Prime and theHarry Pottermovies via Max.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
