Potter stars discuss new flick

Updated 18.15 Mon Jun 25 2007

Keywords: Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter, JK Rowling

Daniel Radcliffe and his co-stars have been speaking about Harry Potter as a new film and the seventh book are set for a release.

In the movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the boy wizard is in his fifth year at Hogwarts, battling the Ministry of Magic who refuse to believe that the evil Lord Voldemort has been restored to life.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix hits cinemas nationwide on July 12

But these days, the Potter crew have all grown and up - especially Daniel, who's moved onto new ventures such as starring in the West End.

When asked at a press conference if recently going naked in Equus was more complicated than kissing co-star Katie Leung in the new movie, he said: "Being naked was possibly not as complicated - although belt buckles can give everyone a bit of trouble at times!

"It's probably a dull answer because it's the one everyone would expect. Kissing Katie was a very very comfortable experience, especially when compared to being naked on stage. And blinding horses."

The final book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is being released two days before Radcliffe's 18th birthday on the 21st July, and in it fans will discover the fate of the magical gang.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix hits cinemas nationwide on July 12.