The massive success of the Harry Potter movies catapulted their star, Daniel Radcliffe, to international fame at the age of 12. Most child actors struggle to establish themselves in adult roles and Radcliffe was in great danger of his career ending with the franchise. To avoid this fate, in February 2007 Radcliffe made the bold move of starring in the revival of Peter Shaffer’s controversial play Equus at London’s Gielgud Theatre.
It was a particularly brave choice, because he was playing the character of a disturbed teenager who had a
