Harry Potter star finally comes clean on Wolverine rumors after 'getting ripped'

Daniel Radcliffe has discussed whether the rumors are true that he will take over from Hugh Jackman as superhero Wolverine in a new interview.

In a new clip with Vanity Fair, the Harry Potter movie star was put to the test – literally. Stuck to a lie detector test and expert, the celebrity was quizzed on whether he Googled himself or if he’d ever read fan fiction about himself (technically, yes – he’s read Harry and Draco Malfoy fanfics) – but there was one question that had everyone talking…

Daniel Radcliffe fans thought he was preparing for the Wolverine

After seeing the actor looking as though he’d spent many hours at the gym in the finale episode of the TBS series Miracle Workers, fans were convinced they worked out why.

In Mircale Workers, in which he played a different character every season, he was noticeably buff. In the last one, he played a Mad Max kind of character and, in one scene, strips to his boxers.

This led fans to believe he is set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the iconic Wolverine role. Hugh is set to leave the part after starring alongside Ryan Reynolds in the upcoming third installment of Deadpool. He has carried several films as the beloved character of Logan so far.

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Star underwent lie detector test to tell the truth

But it was when it came down to a lie detector test when he finally spoke out. Before the hilarious clip, he hadn’t responded to the claims on the internet.

Asked jokingly if he had started the Wolverine rumors by his Broadway co-star Lindsey Mendez, Daniel gave an emphatic “no”. He then joked that he had “got buff for no reason.”

“Because I am obsessive,” he explained. Daniel then went on about his mom and dad, who are apparently very into their fitness.

“You’ve seen my parents. They’re like insane fitness people, so that’s just been passed on. But no, no Wolverine.”

So, there you have it. We won’t see a Harry Potter and Marvel crossover.

Devastated by co-star’s death

The 34-year-old recently paid tribute to his onscreen headmaster, Sir Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies. Michael passed away in September at the age of 82.

Daniel paid tribute to Variety: “With the loss of Michael Gambon the world just became considerably less fun. Michael Gambon was one of the most brilliant, effortless actors I’ve ever had the privilege of working with, but despite his immense talent, the thing I will remember most about him is how much fun he had doing his job.

“He was silly, irreverent and hilarious. He loved his job, but never seemed defined by it,” Daniel continued.

The celebrity who is now living in New York, added: “He was an incredible story and joke teller and his habit of blurring the lines of fact and fiction when talking to journalists meant that he was also one of the most entertaining people with whom you could ever wish to do a press junket.

“The sixth film was where I got to spend the most time working with Michael and he made the hours spent in front of a green screen together more memorable and joyous than they had any right to be,” Radcliffe added.

“I’m so sad to hear he has passed, but I am so grateful for the fact that I am one of the lucky people who got to work with him.”

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