Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke expecting first child

A source told The Sun: "Daniel is so excited to be a dad. His relationship with Erin is really special, and everyone thinks they will be amazing parents.

"They have kept it pretty quiet up until now, but she can't hide her bump anymore."

Daniel and Erin are "absolutely thrilled" by the news.

The loved-up duo have been together since 2012, and they've already told their families about their pregnancy.

Another insider told the Mirror: "Daniel and Erin could not be happier to be expecting. They are absolutely thrilled and can't wait to become a family of three.

Daniel Radcliffe delights fans with Harry Potter video reading

Radcliffe, who played the boy wizard in the film series, is taking part in the starry lockdown reading initiative Harry Potter At Home.

Eddie Redmayne and Stephen Fry are among the other celebrities involved.

The videos will feature on Rowling's online hub to help children, parents, carers and teachers through the crisis.

Audio versions will also be available on Spotify.

Each celebrity will read a different section of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - known as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the US.

Harry Potter star says Hollywood racist

He told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme the film world was seen as "very, very progressive", but was "lagging behind" industries in encouraging diversity.

Radcliffe also said it was hard for gay actors to come out for fear of being typecast in gay roles.

And he stated that he did not want to play Potter again "at this point".

The 27-year-old British actor has starred as JK Rowling's child wizard in several films since 2001.