Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe gains access to a reported $40 million (20 million pounds) fortune when he turns 18 on Monday, but he insists the money won’t cast a spell on him.
To the disappointment of gossip columnists around the world, the young actor says he has no plans to fritter his cash away on fast cars, drink and celebrity parties.
To the disappointment of gossip columnists around the world, the young actor says he has no plans to fritter his cash away on fast cars, drink and celebrity parties.
“I don’t plan to be one of those people who, as soon as they turn 18, suddenly buy themselves a massive sports car collection or something similar,” he told an Australian interviewer earlier this month. “I don’t think I’ll be particularly extravagant.
“The things I like buying are things that cost about 10 pounds — books and CDs and DVDs.”
At 18, Radcliffe will be able to gamble in a casino, buy a drink in a pub or see the horror film “Hostel: Part II,” currently six places below his No. 1 movie on the UK box office chart.
Details of how he’ll mark his landmark birthday are under wraps. His agent and publicist had no comment on his plans.
At 18, Radcliffe will be able to gamble in a casino, buy a drink in a pub or see the horror film “Hostel: Part II,” currently six places below his No. 1 movie on the UK box office chart.
Details of how he’ll mark his landmark birthday are under wraps. His agent and publicist had no comment on his plans.
“I’ll definitely have some sort of party,” he said in an interview. “Hopefully none of you will be reading about it.”
Radcliffe’s earnings from the first five Potter films have been held in a trust fund which he has not been able to touch.