That time of the year again, December. Time to look back and also forward to the new year. You can view a top 5 list of Daniel J Radcliffe Holland's most viewed posts from 2023 on Facebook. A look back and forward below.
Merry Christmas from Merrily We Roll Along
A Merry Christmas greeting to 'Old Friend' from Merrily We Roll Along.
Updated: David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived promo video
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived. De HBO-Original documentaire is nu te streamen op HBO Max.
Update: 10 januari 2024. Nog een clip.
WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story set photo
Al Yankovic has shared a WEIRD:The Al Yankovic set photo on Instagram.
25 years of Demelza: Daniel's message
Demelza is celebrating their 25th anniversary and has shared the following message from Daniel online.
Our name was inspired by an incredible lady called Demelza Phillips, who sadly passed away from a brain tumour. Today in recognition of her birthday and our 25th anniversary, we share messages of support from some of our Celebrity Supporters and Ambassadors.
Daniel Radcliffe accepts Top Overall Fundraising award at Broadway Cares: Red Bucket Follies
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA)'s Red Bucket Follies (formerly Gypsy of the Year) event took place this week. A total of $4,553,203 has been raised in 6 weeks to benefit the organization.
Merrily We Roll Along topped the list of Broadway musicals by raising a total of $631,932. On Tuesday Daniel was present to accept the Top Overall Fundraising award. There is a backstage video featuring Daniel right here.
Oh and talking about the musical, the big news this week: It's extending through 7th July 2024!
source: broadwaycares.org
2007 Throwback with photographer Harry Borden
Photographer Harry Borden uploaded a video talking about the photoshoot he had with Daniel back in 2007. It was for The Observer in promotion of Equus. Also features more photos.
Merrily We Roll Along to benefit the Entertainment Community Fund this Winter
It has just been announced that Merrily We Roll Along will host performances that will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) this Winter as part of their Benefit Performance program, Producer’s Picks.
The dates in 2024: Wednesday 31st January, Wednesday 7th February, Tuesday 13th February, Wednesday 21st February, 7 pm ET.
Producer's Picks tickets are donated by the producers of each show, so ticket buyers’ entire purchase goes to support the Entertainment Community Fund's programs and services. As the industry continues to recover post-pandemic. For more information and for tickets visit entertainmentcommunity.org/events.
source: entertainmentcommunity.org
The dates in 2024: Wednesday 31st January, Wednesday 7th February, Tuesday 13th February, Wednesday 21st February, 7 pm ET.
Producer's Picks tickets are donated by the producers of each show, so ticket buyers’ entire purchase goes to support the Entertainment Community Fund's programs and services. As the industry continues to recover post-pandemic. For more information and for tickets visit entertainmentcommunity.org/events.
source: entertainmentcommunity.org
Updated: Merrily We Roll Along 1981/2023
The original Merrily We Roll Along cast members from 42 years ago have met the current cast. Back in 1981 the musical debuted on Broadway. On that day they also auctioned off a shirt signed by both the old and new cast members to raise funds for BC/EFA (Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS) as part of the earlier announced Red Bucket Follies fundraising. It was sold for $15,000. Video below.
Update: 4th December 2023. More photos on Facebook by Andy Henderson. This one and another group photo.
source: Facebook/liz.callaway.9
Al Yankovic visits Daniel Radcliffe at Merrily We Roll Along
"Weird Al" Yankovic has visited Merrily We Roll Along and shared the following photo on Instagram. ICYMI: Daniel plays Al Yankovic in his biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story.
Just caught @merrilyonbway - what a terrific show! The entire cast was amazing, especially this talented young newcomer (whose name escapes me). Keep your eye on this kid, he’s going places!
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert shared the following Instagram posts (recorded when Lindsay Mendez, Daniel and Jonathan Groff visited the show back in October for Merrily We Roll Along).
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived UK premiere
The Sky UK premiere of David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived the documentary, produced in association with HBO, took place on 16th November. A Q&A took place with executive producer Daniel, David Holmes himself and director Dan Hartley. Daniel joined from New York via Zoom. There are quotes via express.co.uk and variety.com.
Daniel:
“I had always wanted to do something about Dave because I wanted to share him with the world for the person that he is. And Dave’s natural humility meant that he was kind of unsure about that for a while — he wanted to make something broader about stunts in general. But eventually, I sort of convinced him that he should be front and center of it,”Some Harry Potter co-stars attended the event.
Updated: Merrily We Roll Along cast recording is out now
The cast recording album for Merrily We Roll Along has been released at midnight, US timezone. The CD release will be on 12th January 2024. For the digital release, for example on iTunes, check this link: merrilywerollalong.lnk.to/newcastalbum (also to listen to samples). Check here the announcement on stage. A few photos here (originally shared by Lindsay Mendez). Oh and check a video from Theatermania below.
Update: 29th February 2024. Vinyl release on 1st March 2024.
Update: 4th July 2024. Two new photos via Facebook: photo 1, photo 2.
Video with rehearsal room footage:
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived press day
David Holmes shared photos from the press day yesterday for the HBO/Sky documentary David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived. Talking about press interviews. You could have missed the following articles which feature an interview with Daniel and David: People.com and thetimes.co.uk. If more interviews appear I'll add them. More: ew.com, vulture.com.
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived NL trailer
De trailer voor David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived,de HBO/Sky-Original die het buitengewone verhaal vertelt van de Harry Potter stuntdubbel van Daniel en hun levenslange vriendschap. Deze documentaire van uitvoerend producent Daniel Radcliffe is vanaf 16 november te zien op HBO Max.
#DavidHolmes: The Boy Who Lived, een HBO Original-documentaire die het buitengewone verhaal vertelt van de stuntdubbel van Daniel Radcliffe en hun levenslange vriendschap, is vanaf donderdag te streamen op HBO Max. pic.twitter.com/hpvgJF18vo
— HBO Max Nederland (@hbomaxnl) November 14, 2023
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived premieres at the DOC: NYC Festival
The new HBO/Sky documentary David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived about Daniel's Harry Potter stunt double had it's world premiere at the DOC: NYC Festival. As announced there was a post show Q&A with the director, editor, executive producer Daniel and David Holmes himself. Imago Images also has more photos. If there's more footage or more photos appear online I'll add it here. There is a short clip from the festival here. Photos: Flickr.
Updated: Daniel Radcliffe on BBC Radio 4's Today
Daniel on BBC Radio 4's Today this morning talking about the new HBO/Sky documentary David Holmes: The Boy Who lived in which he is featured but he also is an executive producer.
You can listen to the interview by Lizo Mzimba with him and David Holmes at BBC Sounds. Starts at 2:49:45. (available for 29 days).
Update: 28th January 2024. The interview also appeared on BBC News, but is also available to listen to via podcast: 5 Minutes On.
source: bbc.co.uk
WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story on VoD in the US
WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story is now available on VoD in the US. For example at iTunes or Amazon Prime Video. Below the trailer from Shout! Studios.
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived UK trailer
Sky has released the trailer for the upcoming documentary David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, executive produced by Daniel Radcliffe. Premieres 18th November on Sky Documentaries and NOW.
The extraordinary story of Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter stunt double and their lasting friendship.
The extraordinary story of Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter stunt double and their lasting friendship.
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived trailer and US poster
HBO has released the trailer and poster for the upcoming documentary David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, executive produced by Daniel Radcliffe. Premieres 15th November on Max.
The extraordinary story of Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter stunt double and their lasting friendship.
The poster
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, an original documentary that tells the extraordinary friendship between Daniel Radcliffe and his stunt double, premieres November 15 on @StreamOnMax. #DavidHolmesHBO pic.twitter.com/ZvxKVQFoWA
— HBO Documentaries (@HBODocs) November 1, 2023
source: HBO press release
Updated: Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez on The Kelly Clarkson Show
The trio from Merrily We Roll Along on The Kelly Clarkson Show. View more photos via Getty Images.
Update: 5th November 2023. The Weekly Playlist. Song: Joanna Newsom - Emily.
Daniel Radcliffe ruins 'Harry Potter' for kids by being old
Update: 5th November 2023. The Weekly Playlist. Song: Joanna Newsom - Emily.
Daniel Radcliffe ruins 'Harry Potter' for kids by being old
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived vanaf 16 november op HBO Max
Je hebt waarschijnlijk mijn eerdere post (in het engels) al gelezen: Daniel is uitvoerend producent van de HBO-Original documentaire David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived over stuntman David Holmes die met hem samen werkte tijdens de opnames van Harry Potter. David raakte verlamd door een ernstig ongeluk in 2009 tijdens de opnames voor Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, in het Nederlands Harry Potter en de Relieken van de Dood. HBO Documentary Films produceert de documentaire in samenwerking met SKY, een Lightbox / Ripple Production.
De documentaire is vanaf 16 november te streamen op HBO Max. De wereld première is tijdens het DOC:NYC Festival op 13 november. De eerste screening zal worden opgevolgd met een Q&A met
SAG-AFTRA strike in New York
The third time (for as long as we know) that Daniel and Erin Darke have joined others on the picket line in New York to support the SAG-AFTRA actors strike. The second time was in August, the first time in July. Below the new photo from October, there is also this group photo.
Merrily We Roll Along cast and director on Morning Joe
Merrily We Roll Along cast (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez) with director Maria Friedman promoting the musical on Morning Joe.
source: msnbc.com/morning-joe
Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez on The Today Show: Hoda & Jenna
Daniel, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez promoting Merrily We Roll Along on The Today Show: Hoda & Jenna. There are photos via Getty Images.
source: today.com
Daniel Radcliffe executive producer of David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
This news is just out: Daniel is executive producer of a new documentary called David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived about the extraordinary story of his stunt double, David Holmes who worked with him on Harry Potter and was seriously injuted while filming a scene for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows back in 2009. Produced by HBO Documentary Film in association with Sky, a Lightbox / Ripple Production.
It's coming to on demand on HBO on 15th November, and will be available to stream on Max, (US) and on Sky Documentaries and streaming service NOW on 18th November (UK). Click read more below for more info.
Updated: Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert interview with Jonathan Groff, Daniel and Lindsay Mendez in promotion of Merrily We Roll Along. There are clips below and a photo on Facebook. There are also photos via Getty Images.
Update: 28th October 2023. Behind the scenes video.
Update: 28th October 2023. Behind the scenes video.
Updated(2): Red Bucket Follies fall fundraising campaign
Merrily We Roll Along participates in Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA)'s Red Bucket Follies (formerly Gypsy of the Year)fall fundraising campaign in the coming six weeks. It's variety show is back after 4 years because of coronavirus pandemic shutdown and restrictions. For more information visit broadwaycares.org/redbucketfollies. There is a video of them talking to the audience about it on TikTok (and another one here on Facebook).
(at this point it is not clear if "Merrily" will also be performing at the show)
Update: 20th November 2023. For videos of post show auctions check Facebook.
Update: 1st December 2023. Only Jonathan Groff is set for a guest appearance.
source: broadwaycares.org
Updated: BuzzFeed: The puppy interview
A new puppy interview from BuzzFeed. This time with Daniel, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez in promotion of Merrily We Roll Along. There are also some behind the scenes photos and new photos by Taylor Miller plus a TikTok video. The puppies featured in the video are from North Shore Animal League America.
Update: 3rd November 2023. Another photo by Taylor Miller. And Giphy gifs.
Update: 3rd November 2023. Another photo by Taylor Miller. And Giphy gifs.
Vanity Fair: Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez take lie detector test
New from Vanity Fair in promotion of Merrily We Roll Along. Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez take the lie detector test.
Does Dan ever Google himself? Has he ever read fan fiction about himself?
(and they address the Wolverine rumor)
Does Dan ever Google himself? Has he ever read fan fiction about himself?
(and they address the Wolverine rumor)
Updated(2): Merrily We Roll Along opening night
Opening night for Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway! Red carpet and after party. The official opening is actually tomorrow, this was for family/friends/guests. Photos below also from the curtain call. I'll add videos and more photos if they appear. More photos here: broadwayworld.com (curtain call), theatermania.com (opening and curtain call), a photo from theatrely. Interview (clips): broadwayworld.com (full video here), playbill.com (full video here), CBS News New York. And a TikTok clip from yesbroadway and tattoo question from Theatrely.
Update: 17th October 2023. Exclusive portrait photos shared by Elle magazine by Andy Henderson.
Update: 7 November 2023. Another video from yesbroadway.
Variety’s Business of Broadway Breakfast
Daniel, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez attended Variety’s Business of Broadway Breakfast yesterday where they discussed Merrily We Roll Along. But he also remembered Michael Gambon. Read more at variety.com (and watch the full interview there). There are two YouTube shorts: video 1 / video 2.
The discussion with Jonathan, Daniel and Lindsay is now available as a podcast: Stagecraft with Gordon Cox (starts at 33.50).
Daniel, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez on Sunday Morning
Daniel, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez on CBS' Sunday Morning talking about Merrily We Roll Along. It contains also B-roll footage from the show. There are also clips on Facebook: Trio, Franklin Shepard Inc, Friendship.
source: cbsnews.com
source: cbsnews.com
Michael Gambon has died aged 82
Actor Michael Gambon known for his role as Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter (since Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) has died in hospital, his family has confirmed. They said in a statement to the Associated Press, via his publicist, that he died following "a bout of pneumonia.".
Daniel payed tribute with a statement via his publicist (source: variety):
Daniel payed tribute with a statement via his publicist (source: variety):
“With the loss of Michael Gambon the world just became considerably less fun. Michael Gambon was one of the most brilliant, effortless actors I’ve ever had the privilege of working with, but despite his immense talent, the thing I will remember most about him is how much fun he had doing his job. He was silly, irreverent and hilarious. He loved his job, but never seemed defined by it. He was an incredible story and joke teller and his habit of blurring the lines of fact and fiction when talking to journalists meant that he was also one of the most entertaining people with whom you could ever wish to do a press junket.
Broadway Direct interview
A new Merrily We Roll Along interview video via Broadway Direct with Daniel, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez. More at broadwaydirect.com.
On working with Maria Friedman
On working with Maria Friedman
New York magazine interview (US)
New York magazine interview with Daniel, Lindsay Mendez and Jonathan Groff in promotion of Merrily We Roll Along. The first preview is today. Read it at vulture.com. Features a new photo by Mark Seliger.
Daniel:
"There have been a lot of productions of Merrily. I definitely don’t feel like the goal is redefining, but I share the sense of responsibility. It’s so fucking good, and I want to do justice to this story every night."source: nymag.com, Facebook/NewYorkmag
Alle Harry Potter films terug in de bioscoop!
Alle Harry Potter films komen terug in de bioscoop. De laatste keer dat dit gebeurde was in 2020. Vanaf volgende maand zijn namelijk bij Kinepolis (14 oktober t/m 3 december) de films opnieuw op het witte doek, elk weekend twee.
Tickets via kinepolis.nl/harrypotter. Een tip van Kinepolis: kom je naar alle delen of gezellig met z’n tweeën? Koop dan een Harry Potter pas en geniet extra voordelig van de films! De pas is vanaf nu verkrijgbaar aan de kassa van jouw Kinepolis bioscoop.
Programma:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | 14 & 21 oktober
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | 15 & 22 oktober
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | 28 oktober & 4 november
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | 29 oktober & 5 november
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | 11 & 18 november
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | 12 & 19 november
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1 | 25 november & 2 december
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2 | 26 november & 3 december
Mochten de films bij nog meer bioscopen gaan draaien, dan zal ik deze post updaten.
bron: Facebook/Kinepolis.Nederland
Merrily We Roll Along promotion
Promotional videos for Merrily We Roll Along shared on social media.
This video is also shared on Facebook.
Union Solidarity Coalition auction
The Union Solidarity Coalition is a collection of writers and directors currently on strike and are raising funds for crew healthcare. An auction has been set up via eBay and one of the items is an official "WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story" Hawaiian crew shirt signed by Daniel Radcliffe and Weird Al with the DVD and CD. You can find it here at eBay. The current highest bid is $1,650.00. The auction ends on Saturday 23rd September.
source/photos: eBay
The New York Times: 3 Actors, 1 Unshakable Bond
Fall Preview from The New York Times: Interviews with Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez and Daniel in the rehearsal room regarding Merrily We Roll Along. Article with photoshoot by Thea Traff. Read it at nytimes.com.
“I think I love the element of risk,” Radcliffe said of working in theater.
