'Real Gentleman': Alan Rickman hailed as Daniel Radcliffe reveals he saw 'every piece of stage work I did' before death

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: In a heartwarming moment, Daniel Radcliffe was deeply touched after being shown a previously unseen clip from 2016 where his late co-star and mentor, Alan Rickman, showed his admiration and support for Radcliffe.

The emotional moment unfolded during Radcliffe's appearance on Josh Horowitz's 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, accompanied by his 'Merrily We Roll Along' co-stars Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez, as per Variety.

Daniel Radcliffe was intimidated by Alan Rickman's strong presence

Rickman, known for his iconic portrayal of Severus Snape in the 'Harry Potter' film series, spoke about the child actors' dedication and the challenges they faced.

"As much as I was doing it for seven weeks, they were doing it for 52 weeks," Rickman remarked before adding, "this was their life from 12 to 22. And you would watch it from the sidelines at times and throw the odd lifeline in because there was so little time for that."

Radcliffe, who played the titular character of Harry Potter, revealed his initial intimidation by Rickman's strong presence.

"I was so intimidated by Alan Rickman. How can you not be by that voice?" he admitted. However, as time passed, Rickman recognized Radcliffe's determination and became one of his greatest supporters.

Daniel Radcliffe recounts how Alan Rickman went above and beyond to support him

Radcliffe fondly recounted how Rickman went above and beyond to support his theatrical ventures.

"He cut short a vacation in Canada to come and see me in 'Equus.' He saw every piece of stage work I did when he was alive," Radcliffe shared.

Rickman's mentorship extended beyond just attendance; he actively engaged with Radcliffe, offering valuable advice and guidance.

"He would take me out afterwards and we would talk about it. He was one of the first people to say like, 'You should look at voice coaching and investigate all this stuff,'" Radcliffe revealed.

Internet erupts with praise for Alan Rickman following Daniel Radcliffe's revelations

Upon learning of Rickman's impact on Radcliffe's career, the internet erupted with praise for the late actor. One X user said, "Alan Rickman was a real one. RIP." Another user chimed in, stating, "Alan Rickman was an exemplary human being!"

A third user wrote: "A real gentleman."

Another person shared, "Every new thing I hear about Alan Rickman just shows how much of a great person he really was."

A fifth user added, "Everything we have heard about Rickman tells me he was an angel walking amongst us."

A sixth user expressed, "All these years later, it makes me happy to know that Alan was seemingly The Greatest." A seventh user contributed, "Alan Rickman was an international treasure."

And finally, an eighth user concluded, "Rickman truly seems to have been one of the good ones."

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