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Radcliffe's Wild 'Wizard of Oz' Pitch: Karate Lion!
20 Feb
Summary
- Daniel Radcliffe shared a bizarre 'Wizard of Oz' remake pitch.
- The proposal involved the 'Harry Potter' trio in lead roles.
- Radcliffe was to play a karate-kicking cowardly lion.
During a recent appearance on 'Hot Ones,' Daniel Radcliffe revealed a peculiar career pitch from his 'Harry Potter' film days. An individual proposed a remake of 'The Wizard of Oz' that would star Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint.
Radcliffe recalled that the pitch involved him playing a 'karate kicking cowardly lion,' while Emma Watson would have been Dorothy. He shared that even as a teenager, he recognized the idea was flawed and should not proceed. This particular project, however, did not move forward.
Hollywood has explored the world of Oz with projects like the 2013 prequel 'Oz the Great and Powerful,' which grossed nearly $500 million worldwide. More recently, the 'Wicked' movies in 2024 and 2025 achieved significant box office success, collectively earning $1.2 billion globally.
