Dan's Future

[Penny & Bryce]

Hi --

Changed the subject heading a bit ...

GulPlum wrote:


> However, it's obvious that the Radcliffes have their sights raised a
> little higher, and they'll want Dan to do well academically. On-set
> tutoring is fine and dandy for continued schooling, but I'm not sure
> it's the best environment in which to prepare for and take vital
> exams.

It does seem that Dan is continuing to attend his private school in 
London while not filming though.  From what I've read, he's so far been 
able to devote a reasonable amt of time to continuing his personal life. 
  In other words, I'm not sure that filming has eaten up the majority of 
each year for him so far.  As the movies get longer, this might change 
though.  I'm glad that the Radcliffes seem concerned that he have other 
options, and Dan himself seems centered & not convinced that acting his 
what he wants to pursue as an adult.  I think he'll be certain he keeps 
his options open.

> 
> 
> Incidentally, one thing for which Dan R. appears to be completely
> unprepared (at least right now) is the celebrity circuit: he got an
> award, televised the other night on UK TV, as "most promising showbiz
> newcomer" (which he knew about before the day - this wasn't one of
> those "and the nominees are..." type awards). Standing up to make his
> acceptance speech seemed to be VERY difficult for him and he looked
> even more shell-shocked than he did at the London premiere of the
> first movie.

He is very shy!  I find this very endearing.  He looked like he didn't 
know what to make of Rosie when he did that appearance in the US last 
fall.  I'm always amazed that shy people end up in acting careers of all 
things -- being shy myself, drama is the last thing I'd do.

Great post Gulplum!

Penny