Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe says he is delighted that his children will be able to watch a new version of the franchise when they grow up, rather than seeing their father in the lead role.

"I'm actually delighted that when my kid grows and is into Harry Potter, he can watch a version that is not me," Radcliffe said earlier this year, NDTV reports.

He said watching the films featuring their father might not be as enjoyable for his children, adding that the new series would also allow him to pass on the responsibility of answering questions about the magical world to someone else.

Radcliffe also wished Dominic McLaughlin, who has been cast as the new Harry Potter, well as he prepares to take on one of the ...