The documentary tells the inspiring story of David Holmes, a stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter in the movies. David had a terrible accident while filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 in 2010, which left him paralyzed. The nickname ‘The Boy Who Lived’ was often associated with Harry Potter, but in this case, it’s about David’s incredible journey.
David Holmes, who is now 42, started his career as a teenage gymnast and later became a stunt performer on the Harry Potter films.He worked on every Harry Potter movie until the accident changed his life forever, confining him to a wheelchair.
The documentary’s trailer gives us a glimpse of David’s impressive gymnastic skills and shows him spending time with the cast and crew of the Harry Potter movies, including Daniel Radcliffe. In the trailer, Radcliffe reminds us that David’s life shouldn’t be defined by this tragedy. He emphasizes that David’s impact on those around him goes far beyond the accident.
David himself shares that being Radcliffe’s lead stunt double was “the best job in the world.” Radcliffe fondly describes David as a “cool old brother” during the film productions.
The documentary highlights David’s incredible resilience and the support he received from Daniel Radcliffe and other colleagues. It features personal footage from the past decade, behind-the-scenes moments from David’s stunt work, glimpses into his current life, and intimate interviews with David, Daniel Radcliffe, friends, family, and former crew members.
Notably, the trailer also includes appearances from other Harry Potter actors, such as Tom Felton, James and Oliver Phelps, Matthew Lewis, Bonnie Wright, and Rupert Grint. David shares that he managed to find light in the darkest of places after his accident, echoing the wisdom of the iconic Harry Potter character, Albus Dumbledore.
Both David Holmes and Daniel Radcliffe serve as executive producers for this heartwarming documentary. It’s set to premiere on HBO on November 15th at 9 pm ET and will also be available for streaming on Max. The documentary celebrates the strength of the human spirit and the enduring bond between a stunt double and the star he worked alongside in the magical world of Harry Potter.
David Holmes, who is now 42, started his career as a teenage gymnast and later became a stunt performer on the Harry Potter films.He worked on every Harry Potter movie until the accident changed his life forever, confining him to a wheelchair.
The documentary’s trailer gives us a glimpse of David’s impressive gymnastic skills and shows him spending time with the cast and crew of the Harry Potter movies, including Daniel Radcliffe. In the trailer, Radcliffe reminds us that David’s life shouldn’t be defined by this tragedy. He emphasizes that David’s impact on those around him goes far beyond the accident.
David himself shares that being Radcliffe’s lead stunt double was “the best job in the world.” Radcliffe fondly describes David as a “cool old brother” during the film productions.
The documentary highlights David’s incredible resilience and the support he received from Daniel Radcliffe and other colleagues. It features personal footage from the past decade, behind-the-scenes moments from David’s stunt work, glimpses into his current life, and intimate interviews with David, Daniel Radcliffe, friends, family, and former crew members.
Notably, the trailer also includes appearances from other Harry Potter actors, such as Tom Felton, James and Oliver Phelps, Matthew Lewis, Bonnie Wright, and Rupert Grint. David shares that he managed to find light in the darkest of places after his accident, echoing the wisdom of the iconic Harry Potter character, Albus Dumbledore.
Both David Holmes and Daniel Radcliffe serve as executive producers for this heartwarming documentary. It’s set to premiere on HBO on November 15th at 9 pm ET and will also be available for streaming on Max. The documentary celebrates the strength of the human spirit and the enduring bond between a stunt double and the star he worked alongside in the magical world of Harry Potter.
