Hollywood actor Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that becoming a father has given him another reason to enjoy working on family-friendly films, as he looks forward to the day his three-year-old son can watch his performances.
The 37-year-old actor, best known for portraying Harry Potter in the popular film franchise, spoke about his changing perspective on choosing projects during the world premiere of Netflix's upcoming animated film Steps in New York City on November 8.
Speaking to People magazine, Radcliffe said he had always enjoyed voice acting but now found additional satisfaction in participating in films that his child could eventually enjoy.
"I've always loved doing voice work. It's really, really fun," Radcliffe said while discussing his role as the Prince in the animated film.
"I like doing films that eventually my child will be able to see," he added, noting that his son was still too young to appreciate some of his work.
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Radcliffe shares his son with his longtime partner, actress Erin Darke. The couple met in 2012 while filming Kill Your Darlings and welcomed their first child in April 2023.
The actor and Darke have largely kept their family life private and have not publicly disclosed their son's name.
In an earlier interview with People magazine in May, Radcliffe revealed that his son did not yet understand his father's celebrity status or what acting involved.
The actor joked about the difficulty of explaining his profession to a young child, particularly when compared with more easily recognisable occupations such as doctors, firefighters and police officers.
He explained that he had tried describing acting as telling stories similar to those found in children's books.
Radcliffe said his son remained far from understanding the nature of his work and that he hoped to preserve that innocence for as long as possible.
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Radcliffe's latest project, Steps, presents a fresh interpretation of the classic Cinderella fairy tale, shifting attention from the princess to her supposedly wicked stepsisters.
The actor lends his voice to the Prince in the animated film, which explores the familiar story from a different perspective.
During the premiere, Radcliffe was asked why he believed the Cinderella story had remained popular across generations.
He suggested that audiences continued to connect with Cinderella because of her position as an underdog, while fresh interpretations could make familiar stories appealing to contemporary viewers.
The actor also explained that although Cinderella's romance remained part of the narrative, the new film placed greater emphasis on the relationship between the stepsisters.
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The animated film features a prominent voice cast, including Amanda Seyfried, Ali Wong and Nikki Glaser alongside Radcliffe.
Directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, Steps is produced by Amy Poehler, Jane Hartwell and Kim Lessing.
The film is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on November 20.
For Radcliffe, the project represents an opportunity to continue exploring voice acting while building a collection of performances that his son may eventually enjoy.
His remarks also offered a glimpse into how parenthood has influenced his approach to acting, with family-friendly storytelling becoming an increasingly meaningful part of his professional choices.