# Harry Potter Bares His Butt, Controversy Ensues By Juan Rodriguez Villa | Published 2007-02-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movies-theater-and-celebrities-harry-potter-bears-his-butt References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=436572&in_page_id=1773&ico=Homepage&icl=TabModule&icc=picbox&ct=5) Not too long ago we told you that **[Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe was sexifying his image](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-redcliffe-capture-press-attention-by-a-brilliant-marketing-strategy)** with his role in the play “Equis”. Well… the play has been launched and he gets fully naked on stage for at least 15 minutes. Although there is nothing wrong with the naked body appearing naked on stage creates controversy for the millions of parents whose children have followed Radcliffe’s magician role at Harry Potter movies for the last years. Is this going to be ethically correct for the parents to allow their kids to watch the [next Harry Potter’s sequel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-jigsaw-puzzle) after his naked appearence on stage? How are parents going to deal with their kids questioning about Radcliffe’s naked performance on stage? Is he going to be allowed to play again in the next movie?… Time will tell how this controversial situation is going to be solved...for sure, the next sequel of the [famous and acclaimed magician Harry Potter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-harry-potter) will have more followers than ever… ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Controversial Celebrity Performance:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create controversy with a well-known public figure to create buzz and drive attention to their brand or product. - **Ethical Concerns in Entertainment:** There is an opportunity for businesses to address parental concerns and provide age-appropriate entertainment options for children. - **Disruptive Impact of Celebrity Actions:** There is an opportunity for businesses to consider the potential impact of celebrity actions on their brand and make strategic decisions to mitigate any negative effects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can create more age-appropriate content and messaging in response to the controversy surrounding Daniel Radcliffe's performance. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising companies can use controversy as a way to drive attention and interest in their campaigns and products. - **Film and Television:** Film and television companies can use this situation as a way to evaluate the potential impact of a celebrity's actions on their brand and make decisions accordingly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-1.md) - [Fantastical-Inspired Body Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-body-wash.md) - [Iconic Fantasy Character Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-harry-potter.md) - [Whimsical Magic-Themed Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ministry-of-magic.md) - [Playful Wizard Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizard-toy.md) - [Wizardly Candy Toy Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-joy-harry-potter-funko-pop-collection.md) - [Subtly Magical Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Wizardly Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-candy-collection.md) - [Exclusive Wizard-Themed Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizardthemed-coin-collection.md)