A viral photo of Daniel Radcliffe and Megan Thee Stallion sparked dating rumors. Here's what's actually behind the unexpected crossover.
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2026 has barely gotten going, and it’s already delivered a pop culture crossover fans didn’t see coming. Former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, 36, and rapper Megan Thee Stallion, 30, sent social media into speculation mode after a photo of the two together began circulating online, quickly sparking dating rumors.
Megan Thee Stallion and Daniel Radcliffe in new photo. pic.twitter.com/N5B6JtWPZ7
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 4, 2026
NBC shared it on Instagram as part of the promotional rollout for its comedy series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, which recently returned to the spotlight with a new trailer. The footage revealed that Stallion is set to guest star in an upcoming episode.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins: Release Date & Plot Details
NBC‘s The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins starts with a comeback that’s already off track. The comedy stars Tracy Morgan as Reggie Dinkins, a former NFL star whose career and reputation fell apart after a scandal. Reggie still thinks he can fix it. He just needs control of the story again.
The pilot first aired on January 18, 2026, following an NFL playoff game. The show returns Monday, February 23, at 8 p.m. ET with a rerun of the pilot, followed by a new episode at 8:30 p.m. New episodes will then air Mondays at 8:30 p.m. on NBC starting March 2, with episodes streaming the next day on Peacock (via NBC).
Here are some key details about the show.
| Show Title: | The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins |
| Release Date (US): | January 18, 2026 – present |
| Creators: | Robert Carlock & Sam Means |
| Genre: | Sitcom, Sports |
| Network: | NBC |
Reggie’s plan is to document the comeback. Radcliffe plays Arthur Tobin, a filmmaker who moves into Reggie’s mansion to film it all. From that point on, everything is caught on camera.
The show uses a mockumentary-style format, leaning into sports satire and awkward character moments rather than big punchlines, especially as Reggie keeps trying to manage his image.
The cast also includes Erika Alexander as Reggie’s ex-wife and manager, Bobby Moynihan as a long-time teammate, Precious Way as his fiancée, and Jalyn Hall as his teenage son. Behind the scenes, the series comes from 30 Rock creators Robert Carlock and Sam Means, with Tina Fey attached as an executive producer.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Casting Was an Instant Win, Says Tracy Morgan
Radcliffe’s involvement in the series almost didn’t happen. According to Carlock, Radcliffe’s post-Harry Potter career made him an exciting choice, but not an easy one to lock in. Speaking previously to Entertainment Weekly, Carlock said the actor has made “wonderfully weird choices” since leaving the wizarding world behind and admitted the team wasn’t sure he’d even be available.
He’s made some wonderfully weird choices in his post-Potter career, and I’d like to think this is one of them, doing a sitcom.
Since wrapping the Harry Potter franchise, Radcliffe has leaned into offbeat, unconventional roles, appearing in films like Swiss Army Man, Horns, and Guns Akimbo, as well as the genre-hopping comedy series Miracle Workers.
Carlock described Radcliffe as a “national treasure” and said the timing ultimately worked out once Radcliffe connected with the project.
For Morgan, Radcliffe’s casting immediately changed how he saw the show. Morgan said the moment he found out Radcliffe was joining, he felt confident they had something special. He shared in the same interview:
That day I found out Daniel Radcliffe was going to be on my show, I knew we got a hit.
Morgan also pointed out the differences in their backgrounds, noting that the contrast worked in their favor. He added that despite coming from “two different worlds,” the chemistry was instant, something that carries directly into the dynamic viewers see on screen.
What do you think of this unexpected crossover? Are you curious to see how it plays out on screen? Let us know in the comments!
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins is available to stream on Peacock.
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