New HBO Documentary Chronicles Life of Paralyzed Harry Potter Stuntman

David Holmes, the stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter films, is the subject of a new HBO documentary, 'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived', which details his life before and after a tragic accident on set that left him paralyzed from the chest down.
The accident occurred in 2009 during the filming of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1', when Holmes was rapidly jerked back on a harness for a stunt, causing him to break his neck.
The documentary, produced by Radcliffe, highlights the enduring friendship between the two, which began on the set of the first Harry Potter film and continues to this day.
Holmes, who was a talented gymnast and had aspired to be a stuntman, has remained positive and resilient despite his life-changing injury and the subsequent physical challenges he faces.
The documentary is set to premiere on HBO on November 15, 2023.