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Harry Potter can rap
By Andy Malt | Published on Wednesday 29 October 2014
The number of child stars who manage to go on to become legitimate actors post-puberty is not a large one, percentages-wise (just ask Corey Feldman). But Daniel Radcliffe seems to be managing it, despite spending his youth apparently typecasting himself to oblivion.
His latest movie, in which he does some only slightly above average acting but earns extra points by not playing a wizard, is about to come out. It’s called ‘Horns’, if you’re interested. Anyway, as a result he’s doing the interview circuit in the US, and earlier this week ‘stopped by’ (ie was booked to appear on) ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon.
In his interview, Radcliffe ‘revealed’ (ie had prepared in advance) the information that he’s reasonably adept at rapping, having spent much time at school learning Eminem lyrics off by heart. So far, so like the back story of every cringe-inducing improv comedy rapper from Surrey. But it turns out he is actually pretty good at it. Like, confident enough in his skills to attempt, and good enough to pull off Blackalious’ unfeasibly difficult ‘Alphabet Aerobics’.
I think I would have stuck with the ‘Harry Potter’ films a lot longer if the battles had involved less wand-waving and more of this:
