On February 12th, the show released some footage from Gary’s adventures overseas, one of which included paying a visit to ‘Platform 3/4′, one of the most famous landmarks in children’s literature.
Gary stopped by London’s King’s Cross railway station, where he was then taken to Platform 9 3/4, a secret platform which ‘Harry Potter‘ used as a portal to reach the Hogwarts Express and the world of wizards.
Gary was thrilled at first, but that all changed when the Running Man staff forced him to pass through the brick wall that leads to Platform 9 3/4. They even bought a pair of nerd-like glasses to replicate the very scene in both the book and the movie.
Unfortunately, Gary lacked Harry’s magical ability, and he failed to pass through the wall. Ultimately, the staff had to help him, and Gary managed to pass through…
Check out his attempt below!