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Contrary to the notion that the young stars of the early Harry Potter movies might not have been the most seasoned actors, one of Daniel Radcliffe’s older co-stars, Jason Isaacs, who portrayed the malevolent Lucius Malfoy, vehemently disagrees. Isaacs, in fact, highlighted a moment of improvised brilliance by Radcliffe when he was just 12 years old, making it his favorite line of dialogue in the entire franchise.
The memorable scene occurs in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets when Harry and Mr. Malfoy confront each other in Dumbledore’s office after Harry’s triumph in the titular chamber against Voldemort. Isaacs recalled the improvised exchange, saying, “My favourite line is actually one of Daniel’s. I was improvising and said: ‘I hope Mr Potter will always be around to save the day’. He looked around and said: ‘Don’t worry, I will be’. He was 12 years old! That was pretty impressive.”
This impromptu response from Radcliffe not only showcased his quick thinking but also added a triumphant and memorable touch to the scene. Isaacs praised the young actor’s ability to handle the dialogue with such confidence at a tender age.
Radcliffe, who took on the iconic role of Harry Potter at the age of 11, continued to portray the character throughout the film series until its conclusion in 2011. Since then, Radcliffe has demonstrated his acting versatility in a range of intriguing films, including “Horns,” “Swiss Army Man,” and “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.” This early display of talent suggests that Radcliffe’s ability to deliver impactful performances was apparent from a very young age, setting the stage for his diverse career beyond the wizarding world of Harry Potter.