Daniel Radcliffe on Paying Tribute to ParalyzedHarry PotterStunt Double in New Doc: 'He's Extraordinary' (Exclusive)

David Holmes and Daniel Radcliffe in “David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived”.Photo:Courtesy of HBO Courtesy of HBO Daniel Radcliffeis telling the powerful behind-the-scenes story of hisHarry Potterstunt double. “I used to fly,” says Holmes in the documentary’s first moments. “Not so much anymore.” “I wanted to make something about Dave for years because he’s extraordinary and I wanted to share that with the world,” Radcliffe, 34, tells PEOPLE. “I was trying to do it myself,” the actor adds with a sheepish grin.

Daniel Radcliffe Once Wrote a Love Letter to Helena Bonham Carter: 'Wish I Had Been Born 10 Years Earlier'

Photo: Nick Wall/HBO MaxIt seems magic wasn’t the only thing in the air during theHarry Potterfilms.During the upcomingHBO Max’s reunion specialtitledHarry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, the cast got pretty candid aboutall the on-set crushesthat went on during filming.While Emma Watson opened up about “falling in love” with Tom Felton when they were younger,Daniel Radclifferevealed his own crush onHelena Bonham Carter.In a sit-down between the pair, Radcliffe adorably read a note he had given Carter during filming.

Daniel Radcliffe Reflects on His First Six Months of Fatherhood: 'Just in Awe'

Photo:Arturo Holmes/WireImage Arturo Holmes/WireImage Daniel Radcliffeis having a magical time being a father. “A lot’s changed since you were last here. You’re a dad,“Hoda Kotb, 59, says to Radcliffe. “Yeah,” Radcliffe responds with a smile. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images

Daniel Radcliffe Reveals He Feels 'Intensely Embarrassed' by His Early Acting in the 'Harry Potter' Franchise

David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images. Daniel Radcliffe’s early acting credits onHarry Potteraren’t ones he looks back on easily. The 31-year-old actor reflected on his time on the blockbuster franchise in an interview withLord of the RingsstarElijah WoodforEmpire Magazine. He added, “It’s hard to separate my relationship with Harry from my relationship with the films as a whole.” “I’m incredibly grateful for the experience. It showed me what I want to do with the rest of my life.

Daniel Radcliffe Reveals He Got Duck Feces in His Eye Filming Miracle Workers: 'We Plowed On'

Working with animals certainly comes with a few occupational hazards.Daniel Radclifferecalled an on-set mishap he had with a duck while filming his showMiracle Workers: Dark Ages, revealing that the bird chose an inopportune time to use the bathroom.“We learned that ducks s— a lot. All the time. In your eye … ,” costar Karan Soni said at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour on Wednesday.“The duck was on the ground, and all I saw was it ruffled its feathers, and a millisecond later something hit my eye,” Radcliffe said.