"Harry Potter" Stunt Double David Holmes’ Life Documented in HBO Film After Paralyzing On-Set Accident

Documentary Executive Produced by Daniel Radcliffe Sheds Light on Stunt Double's Paralyzing Accident and Life Afterwards: 'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived' Premieres on HBO November 15.

David Holmes, the stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter films, was left paralyzed after a tragic accident on the set of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.'
The HBO documentary 'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived' tells the untold story of Holmes, his life leading up to the accident, and how he has coped with the aftermath of the accident.
The documentary, which is produced by Daniel Radcliffe, features candid personal footage shot over the last decade, behind-the-scenes look at Holmes' stunt work, and intimate interviews with Holmes, his friends and family, and some of the Harry Potter cast and crew.
Holmes is credited as saying that being a stuntman was the best job in the world and that the accident changed his focus from being 'cool' to being 'present'. Radcliffe praises Holmes' resilience and the positive impact he has had on those around him since the accident.
Before his accident, Holmes had a close-knit relationship with the Harry Potter cast, with Radcliffe describing him as a 'cool older brother'. After the accident, the cast rallied around Holmes, with an annual charity cricket match set up to fundraise for the hospital where he was treated.
The documentary will premiere on HBO on November 15, offering viewers an insight into one of Hollywood's most dangerous jobs, the impact of a life-changing injury, and how resilience can positively impact others.

The Hollywood Reporter