Bare with me

for a moment.  The Telegraph is reporting that actor and downright nice guy (cause, you know, we’re friends) Daniel Radcliffe will have a nude scene in the upcoming Harry Potter and his Deadly Member the Deathly Hallows.

The article quotes the film’s director, David Yates, “Dan has appeared nude in the past. There are a couple of scenes in the new film in which he will undress, but we’re still thinking about how to present it.”

I don’t suggest taking a lesson from the newly minted almost-nude former future son-in-law of Sarah Palin, Levi Johnston.  His recent Playgirl photo spread was, while thrilling, a bit of a let down.

oh levi ...

This will be nothing new for Mr. Radcliffe who went full frontal (and dorsal for that matter) 8 times a week, both on Broadway and in London’s West End in Equus. He also has a book coming out at the end of the year.  In it, he allows photographer Tim Hailand to follow him for a day — all day — including a trip to the shower.  Good form, Daniel; I like where you’re going with this.

Radcliffe in Equus

My only request is that this not be a publicity stunt, like Levi’s.  All talk and no Potter.