Published 19:35 IST, March 16th 2020

Daniel Radcliffe opens up about alcohol abuse post 'Harry Potter'

Daniel Radcliffe recently featured in an interview, where he opened up about how he started panic drinking after the end of 'Harry Potter' series.

Reported by: Siddharth Iyer
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Daniel Rcliffe became one of most prominent actors in Hollywood at mere of 11, when he became titular le character of Harry Potter film franchise. However, most popular child actors suffer a lot under immense pressure of stardom, and Daniel Rcliffe was different. In a recent interview, Daniel Rcliffe revealed how he turned into an alcoholic post Harry Potter. He also opened up about how his friends and family helped him get out of his diction and thanked m for ir support. 

Daniel Rcliffe reveals how he started panic drinking after end of Harry Potter

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During an interview with an UK brocaster, Daniel Rcliffe stated that if he went out and got drunk, he would suddenly become aware of fact that he was t just some random drunk guy. He would start hearing people talk about how 'Harry Potter' was getting drunk in a bar. Daniel Rcliffe ded that as one gets very drunk, y became more aware of people watching m, so, y drink even more to igre ors.

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Daniel Rcliffe revealed that he started panic drinking a lot after end of Harry Potter. He did t kw what to do after end of massively popular franchise, as he was Harry Potter since of 11. Daniel Rcliffe also stated that he was t comfortable in his own skin and ended up becoming an alcoholic. actor also ded that he understood why people jumped to drugs and drink, as it was available and seemed like a good idea at time. 

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However, Daniel Rcliffe has w overcome his alcohol diction, thanks to his family and his fellow Harry Potter castmates. He thanked his parents and friends, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. actor stated that it was ir support that gave him eugh perspective on his life and helped him at key moments.

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19:35 IST, March 16th 2020