The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins star compared Daniel Radcliffe to a therapy dog. Erika Alexander also recalled how he had once saved Tracy Morgan from a canine attack.
One of Daniel Radcliffe’s co-stars just gave him a very unusual compliment
Daniel Radcliffe, best known for his iconic role as Harry Potter throughout the eight films in the franchise, received an unusual compliment from her The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins co-star, Erika Alexander.
The actress went on to compare Radcliffe to a therapy dog, thanks to his protective and calming presence.
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly’s The Awardist podcast, Alexander said, “When we were waiting for the pickup on the pilot, he would text me and go, ‘I really do hope the show goes. I would be heartbroken if it didn’t. I miss you guys.’” She continued, “He comes into the room and things level, things get calm, like a therapy dog. He can go anywhere, and people relax. That’s inherent to who he is.”
Because of Radcliffe’s nature, Alexander revealed that they bonded very quickly. The actress also revealed how the Jungle star was once the hero when Tracy Morgan faced a canine threat.
“He’s a natural protector,” she said about Radcliffe. “There was a dog that got spooked and sort of bit at Tracy, and [Radcliffe] threw himself in front of Tracy, trying to make sure the dog didn’t hurt Tracy. And Tracy was like, ‘My brother threw himself in front of me like a train.’ And that’s Daniel — Daniel makes the sacrifice. That’s how he performs, too. He comes in prepared and open, willing to make a sacrifice of self for all,” Alexander added.
So, it seems that Daniel Radcliffe continues to hold on to some magic from his on-screen alter ego.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins can be streamed on Peacock.
