Daniel Radcliffe recently expressed his appreciation for a humorous spoof of the iconic Harry Potter series featured on Saturday Night Live (SNL). The sketch, titled “Heated Wizardry,” aired during the show’s premiere episode on January 17, 2026. Radcliffe received a heads-up about the skit from Finn Wolfhard, who starred in Stranger Things.
Details of the Harry Potter Spoof on SNL
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Radcliffe shared that he met Wolfhard a few weeks prior to the airing. The day before the sketch was set to debut, Wolfhard reached out to inform him of the upcoming Harry Potter parody. He said, “Hey, just so you know, we’re doing a Harry Potter sketch.”
The Concept of Heated Wizardry
The SNL sketch plays on the popular gay hockey series Heated Rivalry, with Wolfhard portraying Harry Potter and Ben Marshall stepping into the role of Ron Weasley. The comedic bit centers around a Quidditch rivalry that evolves into a romantic subplot, mirroring themes present in the Crave show. The sketch opens with a voiceover that humorously alludes to the wizarding world’s introduction to television.
- Title of the Sketch: Heated Wizardry
- Air Date: January 17, 2026
- Key Cast:
- Finn Wolfhard as Harry Potter
- Ben Marshall as Ron Weasley
Radcliffe’s Reaction to the Sketch
Despite his success, Radcliffe admitted that he has not watched the original Heated Rivalry series but is aware of its popularity, largely due to his girlfriend’s enthusiasm for the show. He found the SNL spoof “very funny and sweet” and appreciated seeing different interpretations of the Harry Potter universe. Radcliffe concluded that such renditions make him laugh, indicating his enjoyment of the creative twist on his past role.
