“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” was released in 2001, and suddenly Daniel Radcliffe was a world-famous 12-year-old. Radcliffe had millions of adoring fans around the globe, although he didn’t necessarily feel that way at the time. In an interview with Sunday Today, Radcliffe said that he knew “Harry Potter” was a sensation, but he didn’t really see all that excitement and fame in his everyday life. “Which I think in a way is great. You wouldn’t want a kid to feel the sort of the weight and the sense of expectation of all of that,” he said. Radcliffe also explained that he and his costars were often so busy filming “Harry Potter” that they didn’t have much time to experience how big the franchise was becoming. Looking back, Radcliffe can clearly see just how different his childhood was from most people’s, but he doesn’t go out of his way to revisit that time. Radcliffe told Jonathan Ross in 2021 that he avoids watching his performances in the “Harry Potter” movies at all costs. After seeing each film at its premiere, Radcliffe has never watched them again. “It’s like passing around baby photos of yourself,” Radcliffe said, “It’s not an enjoyable experience.” Radcliffe’s “baby photos” have been seen by millions, so it’s easy to understand why he doesn’t look at them any more than he has to.