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The box office record-breaking contest among actors is a real thing. While Hollywood A-listers like Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves, and Will Smith often make headlines for their record-breaking $100M roles,Harry Potterstar Daniel Radcliffe appears to have accidentally beaten that record.
Becoming one of the youngest millionaires and a globally renowned celebrity at a young age for hisHarry Potterfranchise, Daniel Radcliffe appears to have solidified his position in Tinseltown. But one thing that made him fly high is his accidental record-breaking box office, against Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves.
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Daniel Radcliffe Broke Records of Hollywood A-listers
Famously known for his role in Warner Bros’ adaptation of JK Rowling’s book,Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe became a global celebrity overnight. Playing the titular role of the chosen one, the actor not only gained fame but even cemented his position in the entertainment industry.
Furthermore,Daniel Radcliffewas hailed for his performance in the $9.5B franchise and eventually ended up earning millions. Turning into one of the youngest millionaires in Hollywood, according toParade, the actor earned reportedly around $95M – $100M for his role in the movies.
“I don’t really do anything with my money. I’m very grateful for it.”
Becoming the wealthiest actor from theHarry Potterfranchise, Daniel Radcliffe went ahead to make other films in his extensive career. But surprisingly, his role in the $9.5B franchise got him to beat the popular $100M record of Hollywood A-listers.
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Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves and Will Smith’s $100M Record
As per reports, Daniel Radcliffe earning reportedly around $95M – $100M for his role in the franchise not only turned him into the youngest millionaire actor but also helped him beatTom Cruiseand Keanu Reeves’ record. Hollywood A-listers like Cruise, Reeves, and even Will Smith known for their $100M roles, seem to have competition from Radcliffe.
Earning an estimate of around $100M from hisHarry Pottermovies, Daniel Radcliffe beat Tom Cruise’s $100M record as Ethan Hunt in theTop Gunmovies. He even defied Keanu Reeves’ $100M record forTheMatrix, andWill Smith‘s $100M record for theMen In Blackthreequel. But what appears even more exciting is that Radcliffe did it at a far younger age than the above-mentioned stars.
Tom Cruise,Keanu Reeves, and Will Smith undoubtedly held their position in the industry, but Daniel Radcliffe proved his worth at a very young age. Further, immersing himself in renowned projects, Radcliffe went on to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
