Paralysed Harry Potter Stunt Double's Life Documented in 'The Boy Who Lived'

Documentary, executive produced by Daniel Radcliffe, explores David Holmes' journey from stunt double to disability advocate.

David Holmes, the stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter series, who was left paralysed after an accident on set in 2009, has made a documentary about his life and recovery.
The documentary, titled 'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived', premiered in London and features archive footage of Holmes' work, scenes from his life today, and interviews with former colleagues and friends, including Radcliffe.
Initially, Radcliffe had intended to direct the documentary himself, but eventually handed over the reins to Dan Hartley, a former Harry Potter crew member, while Radcliffe took on the role of executive producer.
Holmes hopes that his documentary will start conversations about the work of stunt performers and what it's like to live with a disability.
The documentary is now available to stream on HBO and will premiere in the U.K. on Sky Documentaries and streaming service NOW on Nov. 18.