Posted by Adam

Tuesday May 18, 2010

DANIEL Radcliffe wants to earn his stripes as an actor.

The British hunk — who shot to fame playing the lead role in the Harry Potter movie franchise — says he’s keen to make the turn from “star” to “actor”.

“It’s bizarre. Most working actors want to become stars,” Radcliffe told Britain’s Radio Times magazine.

“I sort of am a star because of Harry Potter. And I would love to become a working actor. I love auditioning. But, to be honest, I’m happy to ride this as long as it goes.

“If it goes for two months after Potter, I’m happy. If it goes for six years, I’m happy.

“I truly believe that if I don’t make it as an actor, I will make it another way — I don’t have doubts about myself. I’ve been through all the stuff.”

Recent reports claimed Dan is working hard to get a body like Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo as he prepares for his role in Broadway musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.

“Daniel wants to completely re-sculpt his body and has taken Ronaldo as his inspiration,” a source told British newspaper The Sun.

“He envies his muscle definition and is hoping to get a similar six-pack for himself.

“Daniel is taking his fitness regime really seriously. He’s stopped drinking, knocked the fags on the head and is watching every mouthful.

“He put on a little timber last year and is keen to get down to a more svelte shape.

“He’s already lost nearly a stone in the past month.”

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