David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
Directed byDan Hartley
StarringDavid Holmes
ComposerTandis Jenhudson
Countries of originUnited Kingdom
United States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Cinematography
  • Tim Cragg
  • Peter Emery
  • Chris Openshaw
  • Kris Vankay
EditorKevin Konak
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO
Release15 November 2023 (2023-11-15)

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived is a 2023 documentary film about David Holmes, a stunt double who was paralysed after a stunt testing accident during production on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.[1][2] It was executive-produced by Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe.[3][4] Holmes broke his neck in January 2009, had medical complications and years of physical therapy, and now is able to move one of his arms.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Kenigsberg, Ben (15 November 2023). "'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived' Review: Harry Potter's Stunt Wizard". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  2. ↑ Shafer, Ellise (16 November 2023). "Daniel Radcliffe Tried to Direct Doc About 'Harry Potter' Stunt Double: 'I Thought I'd Know How… Turns Out, I Didn't'". Variety. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  3. ↑ Holub, Christian (1 November 2023). "Daniel Radcliffe honors paralyzed Harry Potter stuntman in moving new documentary trailer". Entertainment Weekly.com. Retrieved 7 January 2024 – via EBSCOHost.
  4. 1 2 Smart, Jack (4 December 2023). "Daniel Radcliffe & Stuntman David Holmes: A Life-Changing Accident, a Lasting Bond". People. Retrieved 7 January 2024 – via EBSCOHost.