#363: David Holmes - Harry Potter Stuntman On The Accident That Changed His Life Forever
David Holmes, a talented stuntman and double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter film franchise, played a pivotal role in bringing J.K. Rowling's iconic story to life on the big screen. He executed some of the most memorable action sequences, including becoming the first person ever to play Quidditch in the Wizarding World. His life took a dramatic turn during a stunt rehearsal for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, when an accident left him with a broken neck and left him paralysed from the chest down. From his beginnings as a junior gymnast to a Hollywood stuntman, David’s journey is a deeply honest story of resilience. Though he lost everything, he discovered new possibilities through love, friendship, and optimism. He later co-created a BAFTA-nominated documentary about his life, and authored the new book "The Boy Who Lived."Timestamps:Intro 0:00Why David Doesn't Feel Sorry For Himself 1:20Living In The Present 07:20Being A Daredevil 10:10Preparing For A Stuntman Career 18:50Why Risk Your Life? 25:20Working On Harry Potter 27:50Daniel Radcliffe 32:50Alan Rickman 36:20Goblet of Fire 38:30David's Best Stunt 40:50The Accident 45:20Finding Gratitude 47:50A New Life 50:20What Makes Life Worth Living? 54:50Connect With David 56:00For David's book, documentary, podcast & more, head to: linktr.ee/davidholmes83Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment