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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Caitlin Hornik

Harry Potter film actor confirms role in Broadway play

  • Tom Felton, known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, will join the Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for a limited engagement, marking his Broadway debut.
  • Felton will begin performances at the Lyric Theatre in New York City on November 11 and continue through March 22, 2026, becoming the first actor from the film franchise to reprise their screen role on Broadway.
  • In a statement, Felton expressed his excitement about returning to the role of Draco, noting the full-circle moment of playing the character at the same age Draco is in the play.
  • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child picks up 19 years after the original series, following the lives of Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Draco as they navigate parenthood and send their children to Hogwarts.
  • Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender highlighted the significance of Felton's casting, noting it as a powerful moment for both the actor and the character of Draco, as he faces the challenges of parenthood on stage.

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Tom Felton to reprise Draco Malfoy role after 14 years

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