Radcliffe angry at 'Equus' outcry

Wednesday, April 23 2008, 12:23 BST
By Beth Hilton, Entertainment Reporter

Daniel Radcliffe has said he was annoyed by the "moral outrage" sparked by his decision to appear naked in Equus.

The Harry Potter star accused theatre-goers of "double standards" following criticism of a nude scene in the production, which debuts on Broadway on September 5.

Peter Shafer's 1973 play tells the story of a stable boy who has an erotic fascination with horses.

Radcliffe, who stripped for the role in London last year, said: "There was a sense of moral outrage when it was announced I would be naked.

"I don't understand it because it's just a character. No one actually minded that he blinds six horses. It's a bit of a dose of double standards, which aggravated me slightly."

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