Movie making can be a surprisingly dangerous business, andHarry Potterwas no different.
The former stuntman and entrepreneur,David Holmes, was Radcliffe’s stunt double for most of the films.
Yet even after the life-changing injury, Holmes has refused to let his circumstances define him.
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What Happened to David Holmes on the ‘Harry Potter’ Set?
In the aftermath, the stunt coordinator asked Holmes to squeeze his fingers.
While Holmes could grab the other man’s hand, he couldn’t squeeze.
As Harry, Ron and Hermione race against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, they uncover the existence of the three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows.
And that was the moment he realized things were very wrong.
Despite slipping in and out of consciousness, Holmes remembers the day well.
The injury changed much for Holmes and had long-lasting effects that he still deals with.
One word says it all.
After the injury, Holmes had to relearn simple tasks.
Holmes worked onall theHarry Potterfilmsuntil his accident in 2009 and toldThe Mirror, “It was an amazing experience.
I loved it and Dan was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Radcliffe even hosted a charity dinner and auction to cover Holmes' medical bills.
The years spent working together seem to have resulted in a lifelong friendship between Radcliffe and Holmes.
What Has David Holmes Been Doing Since ‘Harry Potter’?
Fourteen years after his injury, Holmes has a busy life.
Though in a wheelchair, Holmes has not become inactive.
Holmes uses it to drive around the track at terrifying speeds, still unafraid of the danger.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1is available to stream on Max in the U.S.
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