Daniel Radcliffe’s ripped physique has many fans thinking the same thing
By David Hudson · 23 comments· Updated on January 26, 2024
Daniel Radcliffe (Photo: Shutterstock)
The season four finale of Miracle Workers aired on Monday night. Daniel Radcliffe, 34, has starred in all four runs of the genre-bending comedy show, which has adopted a different theme for each season (a little like American Horror Story).
On Monday, during a battle with robots, Radcliffe ripped off his clothing and stripped down to his underwear. His muscular physique—a far cry from his Harry Potter days—had many fans thinking exactly the same thing: He’d made a great Wolverine if Hugh Jackman hung up his blades.
Daniel RADCLIFFE should definitely get a screen test for WOLVERINE. I really believe he could do it and give an AMAZING performance that would thrill and satisfy comic fans, new and old(er)?. MARVEL Comics' X-MEN#XMEN#MCUpic.twitter.com/0MIxag6biX
— ??E?KT?E?I???IT??????????????? (@ChecKtheCircuiT) August 29, 2023
Miracle Workers, made by TBS and FX, was based on the books by Simon Rich. Radcliffe played a different character for each season. The final run was set in a post-apocalyptic world, with the Harry Potter star playing a road warrior named Sid.
Vulture gave the final season a thumbs up, calling it “predictable” but entertaining, mainly thanks to the endearing chemistry between Radcliffe and fellow lead, Geraldine Viswanathan. There’s no word yet on whether a fifth season is likely.
Radcliffe, of course, shot to fame playing the titular boy wizard in the movie adaptations of JK Rowling’s books. He’s since carved out a diverse acting career playing some offbeat roles. He won a Critics Choice Award earlier this year for his lead performance in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
Besides his acting work, he’s also earned a reputation as a firm LGBTQ ally. He’s worked with the Trevor Project for the past decade to help support queer youth.
Earlier this year, Radcliffe and partner Erin Darke became parents to their first child together.
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@Donston Hughe Jackman is the actual miscast for Wolverine. Wolverine in the comics is 5′ 3″. He is meant to be compact and deadly, like the animal he’s codenamed for.
Sure…… There is always more room for another mutant character, picture him as XMEN’s verision of the Looney Tunes Tasmanian devil or SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog…. Really?? Wolverine…lol
It’s a running joke on the show. At the end of the last season he has to dress up as a stereotypical old-timey Arabian beauty, think I dream of Jeannie, and another character is like “Why is he so buff?”
Season 3 also had Radcliffe perform a burlesque show. Most of this season he wore full leather gear (nice bonus). I’m glad that the show doesn’t always take itself seriously. The whole cast appears to be having fun. I hope they continue the series.
Probably my least season of the 4 but seeing him go “feral” at the end was a hoot. He’s always been a cutie and now he’s a hottie too.
Fave character of the season was Scraps played by Jon Bass. That being said, all the characters are always quite good in each of the seasons.
Definitely!
Excellent point!
The three Potter principal actors as well as the secondary cast members all seem to have done well and stayed sane. I know there were some issues with a few tertiary actors (like Crabbe or Goyle); however, the majority of these actors all kept their wits about them.
He’d be unstoppable as Wolverine. Those adamantium claws AND his wand! Wow. And his wand is made of wood so Magneto can’t affect it because it isn’t metal.
Daniel is simply one incredibly talented dude who can do it all: great actor, dancer, singer and he has proved it all on STAGE in the West End and on Broadway and in his many great films…….. but more, he’s an great guy. My BF knows Daniel somewhat (they have met and chatted) and my BF says you can’t ask for a more down to earth gentleman! I do believe everyone says that about The Radcliffe.
The show is fun and self-referential. Radcliffe has shown glimpses of his ripped physique in other episodes.
I remember seeing him in Equus on Broadway back in 2007, where he showed every inch of himself as he descended into madness. He gives audiences what they want, even though he wasn’t quite as cut and buff back then.
Yum agree yes I remember the Equus show he started young at not giving a F the series Miracle Workers I have watched from season 1 so good, season 2 i,m going back lol
anywho have a great labor weekend
I do not watch this show, but I saw a ripped and naked Daniel Radcliffe in Equus on Broadway in 2008. He knows how to package himself, and I am here for it!
Folks got so used to the version of Wolvie in the movies but in the comic books he’s a short, husky, hairy, built and to me, sexy mf’er . Daniel checks ALL those boxes for me.
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Jim
Harry Potter as Wolverine
Why not!
Donston
Just because he’s hairy and has abs doesn’t mean he’ll make a good Wolverine. He’s still short and hardly intimidating.
I do like that he has some sex appeal without being a typical Hollywood hunk or pretty boy.
Creamsicle
@Donston Hughe Jackman is the actual miscast for Wolverine. Wolverine in the comics is 5′ 3″. He is meant to be compact and deadly, like the animal he’s codenamed for.
edensasp
Sure…… There is always more room for another mutant character, picture him as XMEN’s verision of the Looney Tunes Tasmanian devil or SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog…. Really?? Wolverine…lol
seablimey82
It’s a running joke on the show. At the end of the last season he has to dress up as a stereotypical old-timey Arabian beauty, think I dream of Jeannie, and another character is like “Why is he so buff?”
stanley
Season 3 also had Radcliffe perform a burlesque show. Most of this season he wore full leather gear (nice bonus). I’m glad that the show doesn’t always take itself seriously. The whole cast appears to be having fun. I hope they continue the series.
dbmcvey
This is a really fun show. This season isn’t as good as the previous ones but it’s still really good.
lather
Probably my least season of the 4 but seeing him go “feral” at the end was a hoot. He’s always been a cutie and now he’s a hottie too.
Fave character of the season was Scraps played by Jon Bass. That being said, all the characters are always quite good in each of the seasons.
charlie_jackpot
Wolverine is only 5’3″ so he’s the right height
m
Me likes without the hot body. He’s awesome regardless
bachy
Love Daniel. He’s the poster boy for child actors who manage to grow up sane.
Jeff-in-NC
Definitely!
Excellent point!
The three Potter principal actors as well as the secondary cast members all seem to have done well and stayed sane. I know there were some issues with a few tertiary actors (like Crabbe or Goyle); however, the majority of these actors all kept their wits about them.
GayEGO
Wow! Great picture!
dwick
I read that his parents are Crossfit fanatics and he works out so he can keep up with them.
humancobras666
love the hairy.
he’s not that cute, but that’s me (and yes i know it).
JTinToronto
He’d be unstoppable as Wolverine. Those adamantium claws AND his wand! Wow. And his wand is made of wood so Magneto can’t affect it because it isn’t metal.
Pietro D
Daniel is simply one incredibly talented dude who can do it all: great actor, dancer, singer and he has proved it all on STAGE in the West End and on Broadway and in his many great films…….. but more, he’s an great guy. My BF knows Daniel somewhat (they have met and chatted) and my BF says you can’t ask for a more down to earth gentleman! I do believe everyone says that about The Radcliffe.
footwork61
The show is fun and self-referential. Radcliffe has shown glimpses of his ripped physique in other episodes.
I remember seeing him in Equus on Broadway back in 2007, where he showed every inch of himself as he descended into madness. He gives audiences what they want, even though he wasn’t quite as cut and buff back then.
johncp56
Yum agree yes I remember the Equus show he started young at not giving a F the series Miracle Workers I have watched from season 1 so good, season 2 i,m going back lol
anywho have a great labor weekend
johncp56
yum but that aside, I just love the guy, and again yum hot yum,
Wheelerman
I do not watch this show, but I saw a ripped and naked Daniel Radcliffe in Equus on Broadway in 2008. He knows how to package himself, and I am here for it!
dbmcvey
It’s a really good show, but watch it for more than the eye candy.
RichAM
Folks got so used to the version of Wolvie in the movies but in the comic books he’s a short, husky, hairy, built and to me, sexy mf’er . Daniel checks ALL those boxes for me.