Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute to Maggie Smith after her death was announced: ‘She managed to intimidate and charm at the same time’
Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute Maggie Smith, who died at the age of 89 on September 27 this year. The news was announced by his children, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkey, also to ensure that Smith died peacefully surrounded by friends and family.
Radcliffe, known for his starring role in the Harry Potter saga, shared his memories of Smith playing the professor. Minerva McGonagall in a recognized franchise. Radcliffe recalled his first meeting with Smith when he was nine years old during a scene reading for “David Copperfield,” his first work. Despite his initial nervousness, Smith quickly put him at ease and showed him a kindness that Radcliffe never forgot.
“The first time I met Maggie Smith, I was 9 years old and we were reading scenes for ‘David Copperfield,’ which was my first job. I knew practically nothing about her, except that my parents were surprised that I went to work with her. The next thing I knew about her was that she was a Lady, so the first thing I asked her when we met was ‘would you like me to call you Lady?’, to which she laughed and said something like ‘don’t be ridiculous!’ the thirty-five-year-old actor recalled today.
Radcliffe admitted that he felt very fortunate to continue working with Smith for another 10 years on the saga harry pottermoreover, she reiterated the tremendous acting prowess that Maggie has demonstrated throughout her career.
“He had a wild intellect, a wonderfully sharp tongue, She managed to intimidate and charm at the same time and was, as anyone will tell you, extremely funny.. I will always consider myself incredibly lucky to have been able to work with her and spend time with her on set. The word legend is overused, but if it applies to someone in our industry, it applies to him. Thank you Maggie,” Daniel concluded.
Smith, who began his role in harry potter in 2001 p Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone He became a beloved character among fans of the series. Her portrayal of McGonagall, Head of Gryffindor House and Deputy Headmaster of Hogwarts, made her recognizable to a new generation of viewers.
In an interview in The Graham Norton Showthe celebrity host asked Smith if harry potter changed her life, to which she replied with her characteristic humor:
“Well, yes, I was greeted by a lot of very small people and that was nice.
It is worth noting that Daniel Radcliffe was not the only actor harry potter who took a moment to pay tribute to Maggie. Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the wizarding saga, changed his Instagram profile picture to Smith giving him a kiss on the cheek.
Maggie is also recognized for her work on the series Downtown Abbey. Hugh Bonneville, who shared a stage with her on the acclaimed show, remembered her as “a true legend” and said her “impressive” talent and keen “observation” made her stand out among her peers.