The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 16 Episode 91

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 16 Episode 91 Daniel Radcliffe

  • July 18, 2011
  • 7.8  (31)

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart season 16 episode 91 features British actor Daniel Radcliffe as the guest. The beloved star of the Harry Potter franchise discusses his new role on Broadway and his transition from child star to adult actor.

The episode begins with Jon Stewart introducing Daniel Radcliffe and discussing his impressive career and Hollywood legacy. Radcliffe appears on the show looking handsome and composed, and Stewart jokes about his child star past and his "boy wizard" image. Radcliffe laughs it off and the two begin to discuss his current projects.

Radcliffe shares his insights on his role in the Broadway play How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which he stars in alongside John Larroquette. He attributes the success of the play to the creative team behind it, which includes director Rob Ashford and choreographer Katherine Marshall. He also discusses the challenges he faced while performing live on stage and the adrenaline rush that comes with it.

Stewart also asks Radcliffe about his upcoming film Kill Your Darlings and the contrast between playing the charismatic Allen Ginsberg and his more reserved roles in Harry Potter and Equus. Radcliffe admits that playing someone as famous and legendary as Ginsberg was a daunting task but he is grateful for the opportunity to expand his repertoire.

The discussion then turns to Radcliffe's charitable efforts, particularly his work with the Trevor Project, which provides crisis intervention services to LGBTQ youth. Radcliffe is passionate about this cause and encourages others to get involved and help make a difference.

The final segment of the episode is a game called "Radcliffe or Radcliffen't", in which Radcliffe is shown a series of tennis-related images and must guess whether they feature himself or another celebrity named Radcliffe. The game is light-hearted and funny, highlighting Radcliffe's good nature and sense of humor.

Overall, the episode is an entertaining and interesting discussion with Daniel Radcliffe, showcasing his talent and charm both on stage and off. Fans of the actor and the Harry Potter series will surely enjoy this interview.

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Description
  • First Aired
    July 18, 2011
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (31)