As filming was under way for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Daniel Radcliffe\u2019s stunt double David Holmes had a life-changing accident.<\/p>\n
For the first time, Holmes is speaking publicly about his accident and the effect it has had on his life since.<\/p>\n
Read on for more information about David Holmes and what happened to him.<\/p>\n
What is David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived about?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"David]( "\\"David")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div> David Holmes doing a stunt on set. Sky<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nDavid Holmes: The Boy Who Lived takes a close look at the \u201cinextricable bond\u201d between Daniel Radcliffe and his former Harry Potter stunt double David Holmes \u2013 who was left paralysed while filming a scene for the hit movie franchise.<\/p>\n
Featuring interviews with Holmes and Radcliffe, the documentary \u201creflects on living with adversity\u201d.<\/p>\n
The official synopsis for the documentary reads: \u201cGymnast David Holmes played Daniel Radcliffe\u2019s stunt double in the Harry Potter films until a tragic on-set accident left him paralysed.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith his life turned upside down, David\u2019s extraordinary spirit of resilience becomes a source of strength and inspiration to everyone around him.<\/p>\n
\u201cFeaturing intimate interviews with David, Daniel Radcliffe, friends, family, and colleagues, David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived reflects on living with adversity, forging a new identity, and the bonds that bind us together and lift us up.\u201d<\/p>\n
What happened to David Holmes?<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhilst on set for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Holmes was rehearsing a flying scene when he was pulled backwards \u201cat speed\u201d by a high-strength wire in a \u201cjerk back\u201d stunt that it aimed to replicate the effect of an explosion, as per The Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe stunt was for the scene in which Harry is attacked by Nagini and is thrown through a wall.<\/p>\n
During the stunt, Holmes was launched into a wall, which immediately broke his neck and left him paralysed from the chest down. In the present day, Holmes can now only move his left arm and lives in fear the paralysis may leave him unable to speak.<\/div>\n\u201cI never told my story. I never really wanted to,\u201d Holmes says in the documentary.<\/p>\n
\u201cHarry Potter is a big thing for a lot of people, and nobody knows what happened to me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes opens up on bond with Daniel Radcliffe<\/a><\/li>\n
- Louis Theroux was \u201csurprised\u201d by \u201csoul bearing\u201d Pete Doherty interview<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Speaking about his accident in the documentary, Holmes says: \u201cI remember hitting the wall, my chest folded into my nose and I was fully conscious throughout the whole thing.\u201d<\/p>\n
The documentary features interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, in which he explains he flew out to see Holmes as soon as he got the call about the accident.<\/p>
Further in the documentary, Holmes explains he has tried to remain positive and accepting, urging his family and friends to do the same.<\/p>\n
Talking about life after the accident, Holmes said: \u201cI told all my friends and family straight away, \u2018Try and hope for me to be happy like I am, not happy like you want me to be.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2018Because there\u2019s a good chance that won\u2019t be achievable. Don\u2019t make me feel like I\u2019m constantly failing you for not trying to fix all the problems.’\u201d<\/p>
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\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived takes a close look at the \u201cinextricable bond\u201d between Daniel Radcliffe and his former Harry Potter stunt double David Holmes \u2013 who was left paralysed while filming a scene for the hit movie franchise.<\/p>\n
Featuring interviews with Holmes and Radcliffe, the documentary \u201creflects on living with adversity\u201d.<\/p>\n
The official synopsis for the documentary reads: \u201cGymnast David Holmes played Daniel Radcliffe\u2019s stunt double in the Harry Potter films until a tragic on-set accident left him paralysed.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith his life turned upside down, David\u2019s extraordinary spirit of resilience becomes a source of strength and inspiration to everyone around him.<\/p>\n
\u201cFeaturing intimate interviews with David, Daniel Radcliffe, friends, family, and colleagues, David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived reflects on living with adversity, forging a new identity, and the bonds that bind us together and lift us up.\u201d<\/p>\n
What happened to David Holmes?<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhilst on set for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Holmes was rehearsing a flying scene when he was pulled backwards \u201cat speed\u201d by a high-strength wire in a \u201cjerk back\u201d stunt that it aimed to replicate the effect of an explosion, as per The Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe stunt was for the scene in which Harry is attacked by Nagini and is thrown through a wall.<\/p>\n
During the stunt, Holmes was launched into a wall, which immediately broke his neck and left him paralysed from the chest down. In the present day, Holmes can now only move his left arm and lives in fear the paralysis may leave him unable to speak.<\/div>\n\u201cI never told my story. I never really wanted to,\u201d Holmes says in the documentary.<\/p>\n
\u201cHarry Potter is a big thing for a lot of people, and nobody knows what happened to me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes opens up on bond with Daniel Radcliffe<\/a><\/li>\n
- Louis Theroux was \u201csurprised\u201d by \u201csoul bearing\u201d Pete Doherty interview<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Speaking about his accident in the documentary, Holmes says: \u201cI remember hitting the wall, my chest folded into my nose and I was fully conscious throughout the whole thing.\u201d<\/p>\n
The documentary features interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, in which he explains he flew out to see Holmes as soon as he got the call about the accident.<\/p>
Further in the documentary, Holmes explains he has tried to remain positive and accepting, urging his family and friends to do the same.<\/p>\n
Talking about life after the accident, Holmes said: \u201cI told all my friends and family straight away, \u2018Try and hope for me to be happy like I am, not happy like you want me to be.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2018Because there\u2019s a good chance that won\u2019t be achievable. Don\u2019t make me feel like I\u2019m constantly failing you for not trying to fix all the problems.’\u201d<\/p>
The stunt was for the scene in which Harry is attacked by Nagini and is thrown through a wall.<\/p>\n
\u201cI never told my story. I never really wanted to,\u201d Holmes says in the documentary.<\/p>\n
\u201cHarry Potter is a big thing for a lot of people, and nobody knows what happened to me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n Speaking about his accident in the documentary, Holmes says: \u201cI remember hitting the wall, my chest folded into my nose and I was fully conscious throughout the whole thing.\u201d<\/p>\n The documentary features interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, in which he explains he flew out to see Holmes as soon as he got the call about the accident.<\/p> Further in the documentary, Holmes explains he has tried to remain positive and accepting, urging his family and friends to do the same.<\/p>\n Talking about life after the accident, Holmes said: \u201cI told all my friends and family straight away, \u2018Try and hope for me to be happy like I am, not happy like you want me to be.<\/p>\n \u201c\u2018Because there\u2019s a good chance that won\u2019t be achievable. Don\u2019t make me feel like I\u2019m constantly failing you for not trying to fix all the problems.’\u201d<\/p> \n