Tom Felton Returns as Draco Malfoy in Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'

September 15, 2025
Tom Felton Returns as Draco Malfoy in Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'
  • Felton, who often encounters fans shouting 'Potter!' in public, finds the ongoing franchise popularity amusing and fun.

  • Felton joked that his casting in the film 'Gandhi' might have been influenced by a director's daughter being a Harry Potter fan, rather than traditional auditions.

  • Felton's casting and performance are part of a larger resurgence of Harry Potter-related projects, including a new TV series set to debut in 2027, which will span 10 seasons and cover all seven books with new actors, such as Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy.

  • Isaacs also received his first Emmy nomination for his role in HBO's 'The White Lotus,' showcasing his continued success in television.

  • The show's box office has been performing very well, reflecting strong audience interest during Felton's Broadway run.

  • Actor Tom Felton, who portrayed Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series, will reprise his role as the adult Draco in the Broadway production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' starting November 11, 2025, at the Lyric Theatre in New York City, with the run expected to last about 19 weeks.

  • Felton's return to the stage has garnered excitement from former co-star Daniel Radcliffe, who has supported his Broadway endeavors and shared insights from his own stage experience to help Felton navigate the new environment.

  • This return marks the first time an original cast member has reprised their role in the play since its debut, and Felton expressed enthusiasm about revisiting his character's story.

  • Actor Jason Isaacs, who played Lucius Malfoy, praised Felton as a surrogate son and expressed pride in his growth into a talented young man, highlighting his excitement for Felton's Broadway debut.

  • The Broadway production is set 19 years after the events of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,' continuing the story's timeline and legacy.

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