Former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is on the fence about tuning in to HBO's upcoming TV take on J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World. Speaking with The Associated Press, Radcliffe expressed his uncertainty about watching the series, given his personal connection to the franchise and his limited TV-viewing habits. He noted that he hasn't seen some of television's classic shows due to their lengthy runtime, remarking that eight hours is a lot for any viewing session. As for offering advice to Dominic McLaughlin, who will portray Harry Potter in the series, Radcliffe said he didn't feel it was his place to "haunt" him with unsolicited guidance. Instead, he extended a welcoming message and expressed full confidence in McLaughlin as an actor. The first season of the show is set to premiere on Christmas Day next month, with a second season already in development. Each book will be adapted into a season of TV, similar to the films, allowing for more time to explore the material without having to cut certain elements due to time constraints. Whether Radcliffe will ultimately decide to watch remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure - he won't be actively rooting from the sidelines. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images provides the photograph of Radcliffe, with Cade Onder, a freelancer for IGN's news team, covering entertainment, including gaming and film, on Twitter @Cade_Onder.