Daniel Radcliffe Says ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Heated Rivalry’ Spoof on ‘SNL’ Was “Very Funny and Sweet”

Hollywood Reporter

by McKinley Franklin

February 14, 2026

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Daniel Radcliffe recently shared how he found out about a *Saturday Night Live* sketch parodying *Harry Potter*, which aired during the show’s 2026 premiere. The titular star revealed that Finn Wolfhard, who plays James Charles in *Stranger Things*, informed him about the sketch ahead of its Jan. 17 broadcast. Radcliffe and Wolfhard had met randomly a few weeks prior, sparking a brief conversation that led to Wolfhard texting Radcliffe the day before the sketch aired, alerting him to thespoof. The sketch, titled “Heated Wizardry,” parodied *Heated Rivalry*, a popular gay romance series. In it, Wolfhard portrayed Harry Potter, while Ben Marshall played Ron Weasley, with the pair engaging in a playful Quidditch rivalry that evolved into a romantic subplot. The sketch humorously spoofed both the *Harry Potter* universe and the format of *Heated Rivalry*, with a voiceover teasing HBO’s fictional wizarding world debut. Radcliffe admitted he hasn’t watched *Heated Rivalry* but is well-aware of its buzz, as his girlfriend is a devoted fan. While he didn’t catch all the jokes in the SNL

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Originally published on Hollywood Reporter on 2/14/2026