David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived is a 2023 documentary film about David Holmes, a stunt double who was paralysed after a stunt testing accident during production on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1.[1][2] It was executive-produced by Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe.[3][4] Holmes broke his neck in January 2009, had medical complications and years of physical therapy, and now is able to move his arms.[4]
| David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dan Hartley |
| Composer | Tandis Jenhudson |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Daniel Radcliffe, Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn, Nancy Abraham, Poppy Dixon |
| Cinematography | Tim Cragg, Peter Emery, Chris Openshaw, Kris Vankay |
| Editor | Kevin Konak |
| Production companies | HBO Sky Documentaries Lightbox Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | HBO |
| Release | 15 November 2023 (HBO) |
References
edit- ^ Kenigsberg, Ben (15 November 2023). "'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived' Review: Harry Potter's Stunt Wizard". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Shafer, Ellise (16 November 2023). "Daniel Radcliffe Tried to Direct Doc About 'Harry Potter' Stunt Double: 'I Thought I'd Know How… Turns Out, I Didn't'". Variety. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Holub, Christian (1 November 2023). "Daniel Radcliffe honors paralyzed Harry Potter stuntman in moving new documentary trailer". Entertainment Weekly.com. Retrieved 7 January 2024 – via EBSCOHost.
- ^ a b Smart, Jack (4 December 2023). "Daniel Radcliffe & Stuntman David Holmes: A Life-Changing Accident, a Lasting Bond". People. Retrieved 7 January 2024 – via EBSCOHost.
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