Beyond 'Harry Potter' Daniel Radcliffe's most notable roles

For most of us Daniel Radcliffe is Harry Potter, the boy who survived! The actor who shot to fame at the age of 10 has spent enough time trying to prove he is much more than the chosen one for Hogwarts. In a career spanning over two decades, the actor has experimented with roles across genres which has made his filmography diverse. From playing Arthur Kipps in ‘The Woman in Black’ or the budding lyricist in ‘Merrily We Roll Along’, Daniel’s filmography is far more eclectic than what viewers expect.

Directed by James Watkins, the movie is an adaptation of the famous 1983 novel by Susan Hill. The story is set in 20th-century England and shows the journey of a young widower who travels to a village only to discover that it is haunted. Daniel Radcliffe in the movie plays Arthur Kipps, who is dealing with the death of his wife. He arrives in the village of Crythin Gifford only to discover that a spirit has been terrorizing the villagers. Arthur now has to battle the spirit single handedly to ward off the fear from people’s minds. His transformation from a grieving husband to the saviour is slow and gradual giving viewers enough time to contemplate and absorb the change. This spine chilling horror can be streamed on Amazon Prime.

The sequel to ‘Now You See Me’ (2009), the movie stars Danielle Radcliffe, Morgan Freeman in the lead roles. The plot has the Four Horsemen and their leader recruited by a criminal mastermind, to steal a data chip. Daniel Radcliffe plays Walter Mabry,a young tech whiz. Walter is the ringmaster of the entire game. It is he who designs a computer chip which makes it easy to access any computer system worldwide. He deceives, betrays and even kills to fulfill his selfish motives. It is through Walter’s character that introduces us to how ruthless businessmen can get when it comes to making money. If you wish to stream this thriller its available on Amazon Prime .

Directed by the Nee brothers, the movie follows the journey of a romance novelist and her cover model. The duo have been forcefully entrusted with the responsibility of finding an ancient burial chamber for a billionaire as mentioned in the writers books. Danielle Radcloiffe plays Abigail Fairfax, the egoistic billionaire. He is obsessed with finding the lost chamber and it is his obsession that sets the stage for the events to happen further. Through Fairfax’s character the viewers are able to understand the hairline difference between interest and obsession. Lost City can be streamed on Apple Tv.

This movie earned Radcliffe his first ever BAFTA nomination. Directed by Eric Appel, the movie is a satirical biopic loosely based on Yankovic's life. It throws major emphasis on his career as an accordionist and parody songwriter. Daniel Radcliffe plays Weird AI Yankovic, the protagonist. Apart from his musical career, the movie also sheds light on the lesser known aspects of his life. Some of which are his strained relationship with his parents, his long debated equation with Madonna and his loneliness. This biographical drama is available for rent on Amazon Prime.

Based on the play of the same name by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, the movie is primarily about friendship. It follows the journey of three friends over the course of 20 years. Franklin Shepard, Charley Kringas, and Mary Flynn. Daniel Radcliffe plays Charley Kringas, a budding lyricist and Frank’s loyal companion. His relationship with Frank undergoes turmoil and finally reconciles. Their friendship which develops over time strikes a chord with viewers of all ages. You can watch this coming of age drama on Apple Tv.