Daniel Radcliffe to Star in HOW TO SUCCEED... Film?

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING had its opening night last night, and with 'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe receiving mostly positive reviews for his turn as J. Pierrepont Finch, if the stars align it won't be the last opening night he has in the role; Radcliffe tells Entertainment Weekly that he won't "rule out the possibility" of starring in a film adaptation of the production.

"The producers of the show would not be doing their jobs properly if they were not at this moment in time talking about the possibility of a How to Succeed movie," he says. As for taking on the lead, he added: "A lot of things would have to be right for it to happen. In terms of the script, I think it's very hard to adapt. But, you know, nor am I going to rule out the possibility...it's just something I'm not even thinking about."

Earlier this month, however, Radcliffe told the Daily Mail that there had been talks of a big screen followup to his successful Broadway musical debut. Though it's starting to sound likely that a film will take steps toward production, Radcliffe also made a point of saying that he's enjoying the Broadway experience because "[the musical numbers are] exhilarating to do and I love that this is so different from everything else I've done. I'm not repeating myself." Whether or not the actor would reprise the role, he's still winning over audiences and critics alike at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, directed and choreographed by Tony and Emmy Award-winner Rob Ashford, stars Daniel Radcliffe as J. Pierrepont Finch, John Larroquette as J. B. Biggley, introduces in her Broadway debut Rose Hemingway as Radcliffe's onstage romantic interest Rosemary Pilkington, Tammy Blanchard as Hedy La Rue, Christopher J. Hanke as Bud Frump, Rob Bartlett as Twimble/Wally Womper, Mary Faber as Smitty, Ellen Harvey as Miss Jones, Michael Park as Bert Bratt, and Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist Anderson Cooper making his Broadway debut as the voice of the narrator. The cast of 30 includes Cameron Adams, Cleve Asbury, Tanya Birl, Kevin Covert, Paige Faure, David Hull, Justin Keyes, Marty Lawson, Erica Mansfield, Barrett Martin, Nick Mayo, Sarah O'Gleby, Stephanie Rothenberg, Megan Sikora, Michaeljon Slinger, Joey Sorge, Matt Wall, Ryan Watkinson, Charlie Williams and Samantha Zack.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING has music and lyrics by Academy Award and Tony Award winner Frank Loesser, and a book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, based on the book by Shepherd Mead. The creative team for HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING includes Derek McLane (Sets) Catherine Zuber (Costumes), Howell Binkley (Lighting), Jon Weston (Sound), Tom Watson (Hair), Doug Besterman (Orchestrations), and David Chase (Music Director and Arranger).

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