Stunt people are the often unsung heroes and heroines of countless film and series productions. If a scene is too dangerous or if the actual star of the film is simply physically unable to complete a particular action sequence, a doppelgänger steps in. However, despite all the safety measures, the daring investments are not always without consequences – as the example of ‘Harry Potter’ shows.
It took ten years David Holmes here’s the Potter actor’s main stunt double Daniel Radcliffe – until a devastating accident in 2009. During test shooting for a stunt for the big series finale “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” an explosion threw Holmes to the ground so violently that he suffered serious spinal injuries and has since been paralyzed in a wheelchair.
The tragic story is now being told in the documentary ‘David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived’ – but above all it should have a hopeful note. This not only shows how passionately Holmes fulfilled his dream of becoming a stuntman at a young age, but also shows the strength with which he continues his life and inspires others after the premature end of this dream.
When is David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived coming out?
There is also Daniel Radcliffe, who produces the documentary and also appears on camera as a friend of Radcliffe. The results can be seen in just two weeks in the US: “David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived” will be released on November 15, 2023 on HBO and the US streaming service Max. There is no German date yet, but a timely release on Sky and WOW is very likelysince in addition to HBO, Sky is also involved in the film.