London (IANS): “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe will quit acting for a career in movie direction, says his co-star Jason Isaacs.

Isaacs, who plays Lucius Malfoy in the Potter films, says Radcliffe has a long Hollywood career ahead of him but not as an actor, reported dailystar.co.uk.

"He will potentially be a great director or producer. He's very interested in behind-the-camera work,” said Isaacs.

Radcliffe was 11 years old when he landed the lead role in “Harry Potter”. The actor, now 19, has made several other movies and ventured onto the stage in both London and New York productions of "Equus" last year.