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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tOver the course of 10 years, the stars of Harry Potter brought magic, mischief and more to millions of fans around the world. Based on the series of seven books by J.K. Rowling, stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint captured the hearts of viewers between 2001 and 2011. The eight movies raked in [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cThe film is a coming-of-age story of stuntman David Holmes, a prodigious teenage gymnast from Essex, England, who is selected to play Daniel Radcliffe\u2019s stunt double in the first Harry Potter<\/em> film, when Daniel is just 11,\u201d the official synopsis reads. \u201cOver the next 10 years<\/a>, the two form an inextricable bond, but on the penultimate film a tragic accident on set leaves David paralyzed with a debilitating spinal injury, turning his world upside down. As Daniel and his closest stunt colleagues rally to support David and his family in their moment of need, it is David\u2019s extraordinary spirit of resilience that becomes their greatest source of strength and inspiration.\u201d<\/p>\nScroll down to learn more about Holmes \u2014 and his upcoming documentary:<\/p>\n\n![\"Who](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Who-Is-David-Holmes-Get-to-Know-Daniel-Radcliffes-Former-Stunt-Double-2.png?w=907&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n David Holmes (L) with Daniel Radcliffe (R) on the set of \u2018Harry Potter\u2019,<\/span> YouTube<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n1. Which \u2018Harry Potter\u2019 Movies Did David Holmes Star In?<\/strong><\/h3>\nHolmes first appeared as Radcliffe\u2019s double in 2001\u2019s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone<\/em><\/a>. Additionally, Holmes played Adrian Pucey in the first film and Slytherin Beater No. 1 in 2002\u2019s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets<\/em>.<\/p>\nHe continued to work alongside Radcliffe doing stunts in the first six Warner Bros. films<\/a> before getting injured on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1<\/em>. Holmes, however, is credited as \u201cHarry Potter stunt double\u201d in both Deathly Hallows: Part 1<\/em> and Part 2<\/em>, which were released in 2010 and 2011, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t![\"Malfoy](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/harry-potter-stars-reuniting-over-the-years-photos-sept-2022.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C1440px%2C814px&resize=400%2C225&quality=82&strip=all\")
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\n\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>The \u2018Harry Potter\u2019 Cast’s Best Reunions Through the Years<\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tOnce a Hogwarts student, always a Hogwarts student. The cast of the massively successful Harry Potter films had an experience like no other. In 2001, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone hit theaters, introducing the world to Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson \u2014 who played the three lead characters from J.K. Rowling\u2018s novels [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
2. How Did David Holmes Become Paralyzed?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe former gymnast had an accident in January 2009 while on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows<\/em>. During the shoot, Holmes plummeted to the ground after a planned explosion for the stunt went awry, per Deadline<\/a>. Following the accident, Holmes was diagnosed as a level C6\/7 tetraplegic and was paralyzed from the chest down.<\/p>\n3. Did David Holmes Work as a Stunt Double in Other Films?<\/strong><\/h3>\nSome of the England native\u2019s other stunt credits include Greet Street Hooligans<\/em>, The Last Legion<\/em>, My Boy Jack<\/em>, National Treasure: Book of Secrets<\/em><\/a>, Doomsday<\/em>, Prince Persia: The Sands of Time <\/em>and 2015\u2019s Mortdecai<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n![\"Who](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Who-Is-David-Holmes-Get-to-Know-Daniel-Radcliffes-Former-Stunt-Double.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n David Holmes, Pedro Pascal and actor Fred Hechinger.<\/span> Courtesy of David Holmes\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n4. What Is David Holmes and Daniel Radcliffe\u2019s Podcast About?<\/strong><\/h3>\nHolmes launched the \u201cCunning Stunts<\/a>\u201d podcast with Radcliffe in 2020. The business venture falls under Holmes\u2019 Ripple Productions<\/a> umbrella, which he created in 2013. The podcast features interviews with stunt performers past and present in hopes of shining a light on how risky the job is and raise awareness for the art.<\/p>\n5. Where and When Can You Watch \u2018David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived\u2019?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Scroll down to learn more about Holmes \u2014 and his upcoming documentary:<\/p>\n Holmes first appeared as Radcliffe\u2019s double in 2001\u2019s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone<\/em><\/a>. Additionally, Holmes played Adrian Pucey in the first film and Slytherin Beater No. 1 in 2002\u2019s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets<\/em>.<\/p>\n He continued to work alongside Radcliffe doing stunts in the first six Warner Bros. films<\/a> before getting injured on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1<\/em>. Holmes, however, is credited as \u201cHarry Potter stunt double\u201d in both Deathly Hallows: Part 1<\/em> and Part 2<\/em>, which were released in 2010 and 2011, respectively.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tOnce a Hogwarts student, always a Hogwarts student. The cast of the massively successful Harry Potter films had an experience like no other. In 2001, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone hit theaters, introducing the world to Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson \u2014 who played the three lead characters from J.K. Rowling\u2018s novels [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The former gymnast had an accident in January 2009 while on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows<\/em>. During the shoot, Holmes plummeted to the ground after a planned explosion for the stunt went awry, per Deadline<\/a>. Following the accident, Holmes was diagnosed as a level C6\/7 tetraplegic and was paralyzed from the chest down.<\/p>\n Some of the England native\u2019s other stunt credits include Greet Street Hooligans<\/em>, The Last Legion<\/em>, My Boy Jack<\/em>, National Treasure: Book of Secrets<\/em><\/a>, Doomsday<\/em>, Prince Persia: The Sands of Time <\/em>and 2015\u2019s Mortdecai<\/em>.<\/p>\n Holmes launched the \u201cCunning Stunts<\/a>\u201d podcast with Radcliffe in 2020. The business venture falls under Holmes\u2019 Ripple Productions<\/a> umbrella, which he created in 2013. The podcast features interviews with stunt performers past and present in hopes of shining a light on how risky the job is and raise awareness for the art.<\/p>\n<\/div>
\n David Holmes (L) with Daniel Radcliffe (R) on the set of \u2018Harry Potter\u2019,<\/span> YouTube<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n1. Which \u2018Harry Potter\u2019 Movies Did David Holmes Star In?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>The \u2018Harry Potter\u2019 Cast’s Best Reunions Through the Years<\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n2. How Did David Holmes Become Paralyzed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. Did David Holmes Work as a Stunt Double in Other Films?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n David Holmes, Pedro Pascal and actor Fred Hechinger.<\/span> Courtesy of David Holmes\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n4. What Is David Holmes and Daniel Radcliffe\u2019s Podcast About?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
5. Where and When Can You Watch \u2018David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived\u2019?<\/strong><\/h3>\n