Much has been made about "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe's decision to show audiences a different kind of wand.
The English actor, who has risen to fame playing the boy wizard in the successful franchise, has defended his decision to strip down for his stage debut in London.
The 17-year-old actor is performing in the iconic play "Equus," in which he appears completely naked.
However, the actor has said the choice was made because he is a serious actor.
He said, "I'm fine about it. 'Equus' is an iconic play. The nude scene is part of it. I can't do it with my pants on. That would be rubbish. We've done the scene a couple of times in rehearsal. I had no particular qualms. There's nothing that would stop me getting my kit off if that's what the work demands."
To get ready to bare all, the former child star spent time in the gym, getting a body Harry would be proud of.
He said, "The key to serious acting is to lose your inhibitions, to become free and fearless. I feel OK about my body. Not totally, of course, but no one my age does...but I've gone to the gym to make sure. And many of the actors I admire, like Gary Oldman, have gone naked."
Radcliffe is going back to movies to film another Harry Potter installment.
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