Tom Felton, known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, will reprise his role in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' on Broadway at the Lyric Theatre in New York, marking his Broadway debut. He will begin a limited 19-week run on November 11, becoming the first film actor to return to their role on stage.
Draco Malfoy actor Tom Felton to reprise role in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Tom Felton, known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, will reprise his role in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' on Broadway at the Lyric Theatre in New York, marking his Broadway debut. He will begin a limited 19-week run on November 11, becoming the first film actor to return to their role on stage.
- 1 2011: The Harry Potter film franchise concluded.
- 2 2016: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' opened in London.
- 3 2018: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' opened on Broadway.
- 4 2022: Tom Felton made his West End debut in '2:22: A Ghost Story'.
- 5 This summer: Production for the HBO series adapting the Harry Potter books is set to begin.
- 6 Thursday (June 5, 2025): Announcement made that Tom Felton will reprise his role as Draco Malfoy.
- 7 November 11: Tom Felton is scheduled to begin his 19-week run in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'.
- Tom Felton's Broadway debut.
- The first instance of an actor from the Harry Potter films reprising their role on stage.
- Continued engagement and excitement within the Harry Potter fan community.
What: Tom Felton, the actor who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film adaptations, will reprise his role in the stage play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'. This will be his Broadway debut, and he will be the first actor from the films to return to their role on stage.
When: Later this year (for Broadway debut); November 11 (start of run); 2022 (West End debut); 2016 (play opened in London); 2018 (play opened on Broadway); this summer (HBO series production begins).
Where: Broadway (Lyric Theatre, New York); West End (London); Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (fictional); Warner Bros Studios Leavesden (UK).
Why: Felton described it as a 'full-circle moment' and expressed excitement to continue Draco's story and share it with the fan community. Producers believe his return will bridge generations of fans and breathe new life into the story.
How: Tom Felton will join the cast of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' for a limited 19-week run at the Lyric Theatre.