#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 0:00 Why David Doesn't Feel Sorry For Himself 1:20 Living In The Present 07:20 Being A Daredevil 10:10 Preparing For A Stuntman Career 18:50 Why Risk Your Life? 25:20 Working On Harry Potter 27:50 Daniel Radcliffe 32:50 Alan Rickman 36:20 Goblet of Fire 38:30 David's Best Stunt 40:50 The Accident 45:20 Finding Gratitude 47:50 A New Life 50:20 What Makes Life Worth Living? 54:50 Connect With David 56:00 For David's book, documentary, podcast & more, head to: linktr.ee/davidholmes83 Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment