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Jamie Lee Curtis and Daniel Radcliffe Reunite 25 Years After 'The Tailor of Panama'
The actors, who played mother and son in the 2001 film, shared a heartwarming reunion on the TODAY show.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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It's been 25 years since Jamie Lee Curtis and Daniel Radcliffe played mother and son in the 2001 film 'The Tailor of Panama.' The two actors reunited on the TODAY show, where they reminisced about their time working together and Radcliffe's rise to fame as the star of the 'Harry Potter' franchise.
Why it matters
The reunion of these two acclaimed actors, who shared the screen over two decades ago, is a heartwarming moment for fans of both stars. It also highlights the lasting impact of their collaboration on 'The Tailor of Panama' and Radcliffe's remarkable career trajectory since then.
The details
During the interview, Curtis recalled a memory of Radcliffe being unable to swim in the pool on set because he had to wear a fake tan for the film. Radcliffe also revealed that his mother had been approached about the possibility of him starring in the 'Harry Potter' films before he was officially cast. Curtis took the opportunity to praise Radcliffe's versatility as an actor, noting his recent work on Broadway.
- The actors appeared together in the 2001 film 'The Tailor of Panama'.
- The reunion took place on the TODAY show on March 2, 2026, 25 years after they worked together.
The players
Jamie Lee Curtis
An acclaimed American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Halloween' and 'Freaky Friday'.
Daniel Radcliffe
A British actor best known for his starring role as Harry Potter in the popular film franchise.
What they’re saying
“What I remember was, and I just told Daniel this story, we were in the swimming pool. Daniel had to wear a fake tan because he was very pale and we were supposed to live in Panama, and all the kids were in the pool. He couldn't go in the pool because he had a fake tan. And I remember he was sitting by the pool and I looked up at him at one point and I went, 'Wait, you know, you look like that kid who's on the cover of that book ('Harry Potter'),'”
— Jamie Lee Curtis, Actress (TODAY)
“I don't think I knew about it at this point. I think my mum was probably looking at you like, 'No, no, no, don't mention it to him,'”
— Daniel Radcliffe, Actor (TODAY)
What’s next
Curtis and Radcliffe encouraged viewers to watch their respective upcoming projects, with Curtis promoting her TV show 'Scarpetta' and Radcliffe promoting his Broadway show 'Every Brilliant Thing'.
The takeaway
The reunion of Jamie Lee Curtis and Daniel Radcliffe, who played mother and son in 'The Tailor of Panama' 25 years ago, is a heartwarming moment that highlights the lasting impact of their collaboration and Radcliffe's remarkable career trajectory since then.
