# Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) Sexifies his Image By Juan Carlos Bonilla | Published 2007-01-31 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-redcliffe-capture-press-attention-by-a-brilliant-marketing-strategy References: [portkey.it](http://www.portkey.it/galleries/displayimage.php?album=77&pos=5) [Hogwarts student Harry Potter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-jigsaw-puzzle) (Daniel Radcliffe) is showing his audience that he can not only be an innocent wiz but a also hot young teenage actor ready to show his talent in more complicated roles. In a recent photo shoot, he has taken a drastic turn in his career. He will take part in [west end production in London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) of the controversial play “Equus”. This is not the Harry Potter you have seen before. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Evolution of Child Stars:** The trend of former child stars breaking out of childlike roles towards more mature and riskier roles opens opportunities for disruption in the entertainment and media industries. - **Controversial Performances:** The trend of actors taking part in controversial performances provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in theater and arts industries. - **Rebranding Through Risqué Projects:** The trend of actors reinventing their image through sexually charged or risky projects suggests opportunities for disruptive innovation in the entertainment and public relations industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can explore new avenues of storytelling and expand their audience by breaking out of traditional childlike roles and taking on more mature performances. - **Media Industry:** The media industry can capitalize on the public's fascination with child stars growing up and explore new ways to cover and generate content around their controversial performances. - **Public Relations Industry:** The public relations industry has an opportunity to rebrand actors and celebrities through partnerships with sexier and more risqué projects that speak to their audience's (changing) interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Fantasy Character Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-harry-potter.md) - [Wizard-Themed Edition Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizardthemed-edition-smartphone.md) - [Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-1.md) - [Subtly Magical Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Fantastical-Inspired Body Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-body-wash.md) - [Wizard-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopolyharrypotteredition.md) - [Minimalist Design-Conscious Boot Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-hogwarts-set.md) - [Wizard-Themed Gen Z Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-x-harry-potter-collection1.md) - [Immersive Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-jigsaw-puzzle.md)