The moving documentary David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, which explores the life-altering incident that left his former stunt double crippled during a Harry Potter film set, will feature Daniel Radcliffe as executive producer. Stories in the film industry frequently transcend what we see on screen. This documentary shows us an incredible trip from behind the scenes.
A documentary about his former stunt double, who suffered a paralysis in an accident on the Harry Potter production, is being executive produced by Daniel Radcliffe.
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, the coming-of-age tale of a gifted teenage gymnast who developed an unbreakable friendship with Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe, is the brainchild of Sky and HBO Documentary Films.
When an explosion that was part of a staged action sent Holmes tumbling to the ground while he was working on Deathly Hallows: Part 1, he was paralyzed from the chest down and suffered a crippling spinal injury that completely turned his life upside down.
David Holmes had a transformative experience on his journey from an athletic stunt performer to a paraplegic. Rather than give in to hopelessness, he showed incredible fortitude and resolve. With unshakeable courage, Holmes set out on a rehabilitation road and adapted to his new existence. His narrative serves as a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the strength of willpower in the face of difficulty.
The film explores universal themes of growing up, overcoming adversity, and the ties that bind people together. It includes intimate interviews with Holmes, Radcliffe, friends, family, and former crew members in addition to candid personal footage shot over the last ten years and behind-the-scenes footage from his stunt work.
Millions of fans worldwide have been profoundly impacted by the cultural phenomenon known as the “Harry Potter” series, which goes much beyond a mere film experience. The tale of David Holmes is a moving reminder of the costs incurred in order to make magic happen. The wizarding community has come together to support David, expressing gratitude for his bravery and offering encouragement and support.
The documentary, which will debut next month, is produced by Holmes and Amy Stares’ Ripple Productions and Simon and Jonathan Chinn’s Lightbox.
Along with Holmes, Dan Hartley, Sue Latimer, Sarah Spahovic, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Tina Nguyen, and Poppy Dixon, Radcliffe is serving as executive producer. Stares, Vanessa Davies, Jonathan Chinn, and Simon Chinn are the producers.
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