So far, Daniel Radcliffe, world’s most powerful boy wizard, has been unable to cast a spell on Tony Awards voters.
With his snub on Tuesday morning — he was a favorite for a Best Actor nod for his work in Martin McDonagh‘s comedy “The Cripple of Inishmaan” — the former Harry Potter is now 0-for-3 when it comes to Broadway’s highest honor. It’s a wonder, too, because he’s garnered critical acclaim for each of his outings on the Great White Way.
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In 2008, he dropped trou for the drama “Equus,” but all he received for the splashy performance was a Drama Desk nomination. Then, in 2012, Radcliffe wowed in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” but again came up short of a Tony nod, despite the show receiving nominations in nine other categories.
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Hollywood actors earned several nods on Tuesday — Neil Patrick Harris, Chris O’Dowd and Bryan Cranston all earned Best Actor nominations — but stars like Denzel Washington and Michelle Williams joined Radcliffe in the snub category. Good company, but hardly comfort to these fans and experts, who reacted quite angrily on Twitter:
Congratulations to all the Tony nominees! Wish Daniel Radcliffe had made the list though-shut out for the 3rd time. http://t.co/y0BBJWI6gb
— Imogen Lloyd Webber (@illoydwebber) April 29, 2014
Wait no nominaron a Daniel Radcliffe? HE’S THE FUCKING CHOSEN ONE, PEOPLES #muggles — Dory (@Danytrixx) April 29, 2014
Many congrats to all the nominees! And someday Daniel Radcliffe will get the award he so richly deserves. #TonyNominations #TonyAwards — Jena Tesse Fox (@JenaTesse) April 29, 2014
I do wonder what Daniel Radcliffe will have to do to get a Tony nom. Being fully naked, learning to dance and adopting a limp not enough.
— joanne (@rippleintime17) April 29, 2014
Who the fuck does Daniel Radcliffe need to blow to get a Tony nomination? Yet another brilliant performance gone unrecognized! #DanOnBway
— Ryan Hallett (@ryan_hallett) April 29, 2014