Radcliffe: Devil Wears Prada's Potter scoop fantasy

Daniel Radcliffe, known for his role as Harry Potter, has identified a scene in "The Devil Wears Prada" as unrealistic. The film portrayed an impossible scenario where advance copies of a "Harry Potter" book were obtained before publication. Radcliffe stated that he and his fellow young cast members, including Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, had to wait until the official release date for the books.

He recalled that "The Devil Wears Prada" showed a subplot involving securing an unpublished "Harry Potter" manuscript. Radcliffe commented that the cast saw this and collectively thought, "Good luck." He mentioned that while Bloomsbury, the publisher, strictly controlled early access, author J.K. Rowling did share some information with select individuals.

Radcliffe further explained that Alan Rickman, who played Severus Snape, was the only cast member to receive advance details about the series. Rowling herself confirmed briefing Rickman in 2000 about Snape's enduring love for Lily Potter. This revelation provided context for Snape's animosity towards James Potter and his subsequent projection of dislike onto Harry.

Bonnie Wright, who portrayed Ginny Weasley, echoed Radcliffe's sentiment. She expressed frustration with the "Devil Wears Prada" scene, calling it "the most grating thing" she had ever seen in a movie due to its sheer impossibility in the real world of publishing.