Daniel Radcliffe Talks of Playing a Dead Guy and a Villain in 2 New Summer Movies

Daniel Radcliffe joined Matt Lauer on Thursday’s Today to discuss his two upcoming films: Swiss Army Man and Now You See Me 2.

In Swiss Army Man, due out June 24, Radcliffe plays a dead guy who talks a little and passes gas a lot. Radcliffe’s flatulence apparently plays a major role in the film. Of playing a dead guy, Radcliffe said that it’s harder than you think and described the movie as “a gross, funny, buddy comedy.” He also said that he does a lot more than just lie there.

In Now You See Me 2, due out June 10, Radcliffe is part of an ensemble cast that includes Woody Harrelson, Morgan Freeman and Mark Ruffalo. In the film, he plays a wealthy tech prodigy who threatens to kill the illusionists, otherwise known as the Four Horsemen, if they don’t steal a valuable computer chip for him.

Of playing the villain, Radcliffe said: “There’s a rich tradition of Brits being bad guys. I’ve always wanted to do that.” He also said that he is not sure if it is something he’ll do all the time, but the chance to work with such a great cast was too good to pass up.

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