DANIEL RADCLIFFE REVEALS STRANGER THINGS STAR FINN WOLFHARD GAVE HIM A HEADS-UP ABOUT 'HEATED WIZARDRY'
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Stranger Things is one of Netflix’s most popular shows and made Finn Wolfhard a global star. Years after the series ended on December 31 following five seasons and nearly a decade, Wolfhard continues to stay in the spotlight. His recent appearance as host on Saturday Night Live created buzz, especially because of a bold Harry Potter parody that even caught Daniel Radcliffe’s attention.
Daniel Radcliffe reveals Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard gave him a heads-up about ‘Heated Wizardry’
During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Daniel Radcliffe shared that Finn Wolfhard personally warned him about the “Heated Wizardry” sketch before it aired. Radcliffe said the two met randomly a few weeks earlier. Then, one day before the broadcast, Wolfhard sent him a polite message telling him that Saturday Night Live was doing a Harry Potter sketch.
Radcliffe described the gesture as “very funny and sweet.” He said he enjoys seeing new and creative takes on the famous wizard character, even when the jokes are unexpected. Some references in the sketch connected to the show Heated Rivalry, which Radcliffe admitted he did not fully understand, though his girlfriend enjoys that series.
The moment showed friendly respect between two actors linked to major fan-favorite franchises. It also highlighted how Harry Potter remains part of pop culture many years after the films ended.
Inside the ‘Heated Wizardry’ sketch that mixed Harry Potter parody with romance humor
The pre-taped Saturday Night Live sketch imagined a playful and more adult version of the wizarding world. Finn Wolfhard played an older Harry Potter, while comedian Ben Marshall portrayed Ron Weasley. The story turned their Hogwarts rivalry into flirtatious moments, including wand-dropping scenes, Quidditch locker-room jokes, and hiding under an invisibility cloak.
The sketch also featured several cast members in familiar roles. James Austin Johnson appeared as Severus Snape, Chloe Fineman played Hermione, Ashley Padilla appeared as Professor McGonagall, and Kenan Thompson played Mad-Eye Moody. A surprise cameo from Jason Momoa as Hagrid delivered a parody of the famous line, changing “You’re a wizard, Harry” into a comic twist.
A voiceover in the sketch made it clear the characters were shown as adults and that Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling was not involved. The parody also nodded to Saturday Night Live’s long history of Harry Potter sketches, including Radcliffe’s own appearance on the show in 2013.
Stranger Things cast reunion and Finn Wolfhard’s message about growing up
Wolfhard’s hosting episode carried extra meaning because it came soon after Stranger Things ended. During his opening monologue, he spoke about how many viewers still see him as a child from the series. He then shared that he is now 23 and proud to call himself an adult. His co-stars Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo made surprise appearances on stage to celebrate the show’s long journey.
Both actors told the cheering audience that they had grown up too, marking an emotional moment for fans who followed them for years. Together, the monologue, reunion, and bold parody created one of the most talked-about recent Saturday Night Live episodes. Radcliffe’s warm reaction added another layer, showing that even the original Harry Potter star could laugh along.
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2026-02-13T09:29:02Z
