From Harry Potter to Hercules Daniel Radcliffe Gets Ripped, but No Claws Needed!

Daniel Radcliffe Gets Ripped, But Not to Become Wolverine

Daniel Radcliffe, the wizard who made us fall in love with his lightning bolt scar and quirky glasses, has been up to some interesting things since his Harry Potter days. Instead of chasing dark wizards, he’s been chasing gains and turning into a muscular force to be reckoned with. Who would’ve thought our favorite boy wizard would transform into a jacked superhero-like figure?

But it seems like Daniel’s muscles are not just for show. While fans were still recovering from his ripped performance as Weird Al in the musical parody “Weird: The Al Yanokovic Story,” he shocked everyone by showing off his lean, shredded frame in the season finale of “Miracle Workers: End Times.” Suddenly, whispers started circulating that Daniel might be the next Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, taking over from Hugh Jackman himself. Talk about a magical transformation.

However, in a recent Vanity Fair interview, Daniel revealed the real reason behind his newfound fitness. Brace yourselves, folks, because it has nothing to do with Marvel. According to the man himself, his obsession for fitness stems from his parents, who are “insane fitness people.” Looks like the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, or in this case, the wand doesn’t fall far from the wizard.

But before you get too excited about the prospect of Daniel as Wolverine, hold your adamantium claws. He denied any involvement in the X-Men’s MCU debut, squashing our dreams faster than you can say “snikt.” It turns out, Daniel has been shutting down these rumors for years, even when he’s busy promoting his other projects. “That’s not true, there’s nothing behind that,” he proclaimed to Jimmy Fallon. And why does he think these rumors keep popping up? Simple. Wolverine is a fairly short character in the comics, and people seem to think Daniel’s height makes him a perfect fit. Hey, if he’s short and can cast spells, then why not be a mutant too?

But fear not, my fashionista friends. Hugh Jackman is returning one last time as Wolverine in “Deadpool 3.” So, we’ll still get to hear the familiar snikt of those adamantium claws in theaters. But let’s not underestimate the power of Daniel Radcliffe. Who knows what other roles he’ll tackle with his newfound muscular physique? Maybe a superhero who fights evil with the flick of a wand? I’m looking at you, Marvel!

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Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go do some bicep curls while rewatching Harry Potter. Gotta catch those gains and magical spells in action!

From: Men’s Health US By Philip Ellis Philip Ellis is the News Editor at Men’s Health, covering all things fitness, pop culture, relationships, and LGBTQ+ issues. His work has appeared in GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller, and MTV, and he is the author of “Love & Other Scams.”

Hey there, fashionistas! Gather ’round for a story that’s going to make you chuckle and marvel at the same time. You remember Daniel Radcliffe, right? The kid who stole our hearts as the wizard with the lightning bolt scar? Well, hold on to your wands, because he’s not a kid anymore. Oh no, he’s turned into a chiseled specimen of muscles and magic.

You see, our favorite boy wizard has been hitting the gym harder than a potion master brewing up a new elixir. And it’s not just for show, my friends. Daniel has been flexing his newfound muscles all over the place. First, he astonished us with his ripped portrayal of Weird Al in the musical parody “Weird: The Al Yanokovic Story.” Seriously, who knew Weird Al could look so sexy?

But that was just the beginning of his transformation. In the season finale of “Miracle Workers: End Times,” he revealed a lean and shredded frame that left fans drooling faster than a bubbling cauldron. And that’s when the whispers started: Could Daniel Radcliffe be the next Wolverine? The mutant who slices and dices his way through bad guys with metal claws. It’s an intriguing thought, isn’t it?

But hold your enchanted broomsticks, my friends. In a recent Vanity Fair interview, Daniel unveiled the truth behind his sculpted physique, and it has nothing to do with Marvel. Brace yourselves for this bombshell: he’s just plain obsessive about fitness. Apparently, his parents are fitness fanatics, and Daniel has inherited their insane dedication. Talk about magical genetics!

Now, as much as we’d love to see Daniel donning those adamantium claws, he’s dashed our hopes faster than a golden snitch. He’s been denying any involvement in the X-Men’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debut for years, putting an end to our dreams of seeing him battle evil as Wolverine. But why do these rumors keep floating around like a mischievous poltergeist? Well, according to Daniel, it’s all because Wolverine is on the shorter side in the comics. And people seem to think that if he’s short and can cast spells, then he’s automatically the perfect fit for the role. Hey, we love a good pun, don’t we?

But fear not, my fashionable friends. Hugh Jackman will be reprising his iconic role as Wolverine one more time in “Deadpool 3,” so we can still satisfy our craving for those magnificent adamantium claws on the big screen. But let’s not count out Daniel Radcliffe just yet. Who knows what other surprising roles he’ll take on with his newfound muscles? Perhaps a superhero who fights evil with the flick of a wand? Marvel, are you listening?

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to slip into my robe, grab my magic wand (or dumbbells), and rewatch all the Harry Potter movies. It’s time to combine my love for fashion and fitness while chanting, “Accio gains!” And remember, my lovely readers, always stay fabulous, whether you’re casting spells or hitting the gym.

Philip Ellis, the News Editor at Men’s Health, spills the magical beans on all things fitness, pop culture, relationships, and LGBTQ+ issues. You can find his work in GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller, and MTV. Make sure to check out his book, “Love & Other Scams,” for a delightful dose of wit and charm.