After a 14-year hiatus from the wizarding world, actor Tom Felton is set to return as Draco Malfoy, this time on stage. Felton, best known for portraying the complex Slytherin in all eight Harry Potter films, will join the Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at New York City’s Lyric Theatre. His limited engagement begins on November 11, 2025, and continues through March 22, 2026, marking both a nostalgic return and his official Broadway debut.
This move makes Felton the first actor from the original film franchise to reprise their screen role in the stage adaptation. Describing the opportunity as a “full-circle moment,” Felton shared his excitement about stepping into Draco’s shoes once more, now as an adult character grappling with fatherhood. “It’s surreal to be stepping back into his shoes – and of course his iconic platinum blond hair – and I am thrilled to share his story again with the greatest fan community in the world,” Felton stated.
A Stage Legacy Continues: Cursed Child’s Ongoing Journey
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child picks up 19 years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, centering on the next generation of young witches and wizards. The play follows the lives of Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Draco as they raise their children and confront the shadows of their pasts. Originally penned by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany, the production premiered in London’s West End in 2016 and expanded to Broadway in 2018. It has since captivated audiences globally, with shows in Hamburg, Melbourne, Toronto, and Tokyo.
Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender expressed enthusiasm about Felton joining the cast. In a joint statement, they said, “As fans of the wizarding world ourselves, we feel incredibly fortunate to welcome Tom into our Cursed Child family on Broadway. This is a full-circle moment not just for Tom, but for Draco too, who now faces the relatable challenges of parenthood and legacy.”
Tom Felton’s involvement is expected to add a unique emotional layer to the production, especially for longtime fans of the film series who watched him grow into the role of Draco from adolescence to adulthood.
From Film to Stage: Tom Felton‘s Expanding Career
Since the conclusion of the Harry Potter films in 2011, Tom Felton has built a diverse acting portfolio across television, film, and stage. He made his West End debut in 2022 in 2:22 A Ghost Story, followed by a starring role as Bob Edwards in A Child of Science at the Bristol Old Vic in 2024. On screen, Felton has appeared in TV series such as The Flash, Murder in the First, and Full Circle. His film work includes notable appearances in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Belle, In Secret, and the Netflix features A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting and The Forgotten Battle.
As he prepares to step into Draco Malfoy’s adult persona on stage, Tom Felton brings with him years of experience and a dedicated fan base. His return is not just a nod to nostalgia, but a dynamic evolution of a character that continues to resonate with audiences around the world.
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