NATIONWIDE – An original Hollywood actor from the “Harry Potter” film series, will reprise his role for a limited engagement in the Broadway production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”

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• Broadway Debut – Tom Felton will make his Broadway debut in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” marking the first time a film actor from the original series has joined the stage production.
• Limited Engagement – Felton’s run as an adult Draco Malfoy will begin in November 2025 and conclude in March 2026.
• Full Circle Role – Felton expressed excitement about returning to the character at the same age Draco is depicted in the play, 19 years after the original story concluded.

Felton’s return to the iconic character marks a significant moment for both the actor and the “Harry Potter” fandom, as he steps into the stage adaptation set years after the original book series.

Tom Felton’s Return to the Wizarding World

Tom Felton will once again don the platinum blonde wig of Draco Malfoy for the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This marks the first instance of an actor from the original “Harry Potter” film series joining the stage spin-off. Felton, who portrayed the rival to Harry Potter from 2001 to 2011 across eight films, will assume the role of an adult Draco, who, alongside Harry, Ron, and Hermione, is now sending his own children to Hogwarts.

Felton, 37, expressed the surreal nature of returning to the character. He told TODAY that it feels like a “pinch-me situation” and a “full-circle moment” to rejoin the wizarding world. His engagement is set for 19 weeks, running from November 11, 2025, to March 22, 2026, at the Lyric Theatre in New York City.

The Legacy of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has achieved significant success since its premiere in London’s West End in 2016, later transferring to Broadway in 2018. It holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing non-musical play in Broadway history, having sold over 10 million tickets worldwide. The play currently has productions running in London, New York, Hamburg, and Tokyo.

Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender, in a joint statement, highlighted the cultural significance of Felton’s return, noting it is “charged with nostalgia, evolution, and emotion.” They anticipate that Felton will bring the “same depth, gravity, and humanity he has always brought to Draco” on stage. The play’s narrative picks up 19 years after the events of the final “Harry Potter” book, exploring new stories within the established wizarding universe.

Felton’s Post-Potter Career and Broadway Debut

Since his last appearance as Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” films, Tom Felton has pursued various acting roles and made his West End theatre debut. His film credits include the 2011 sci-fi movie “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” and “A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting.” In 2022, he starred in the West End play “2:22 A Ghost Story” and released his memoir, “Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard.”

Felton’s upcoming role in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” marks his official Broadway debut. Tickets for his limited engagement will go on general sale on June 12, 2025, with a presale available starting June 10, 2025. This casting news comes as HBO recently announced the young actors selected to play the lead trio in its upcoming television series adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s original book series, signaling a renewed interest in the entire “Harry Potter” franchise.