Tom Felton, who for over a decade played the role of Harry Potter’s arch-nemesis “Draco Malfoy” in all eight Harry Potter films, will join the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. He returns to the iconic character this fall for the first time in almost 15 years.
Felton will make his Broadway debut when he joins the company as “Draco Malfoy” beginning Tuesday, November 11th for a limited 19-week engagement through March 22, 2026, only at New York City’s Lyric Theatre.
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Felton, who portrayed Draco Malfoy throughout all eight Harry Potter films from 2001 to 2011, expressed deep emotional connection to returning to the role. He described the experience as a “full-circle moment,” noting that he is now the same age as Draco in the play. Felton shared that he became emotional when trying on Draco’s iconic platinum wig again, stating, “I cried”
This will be the first time a member of the original Harry Potter film cast has joined the stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which tells a new story that takes place 19 years after the end of the original series. Draco, now a father, along with Harry, Ron and Hermione are all grown up and sending their own children off to Hogwarts.
In a statement, Tom Felton said, “Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honours of my life. Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me, because when I begin performances in Cursed Child this fall, I’ll also be the exact age Draco is in the play. It’s surreal to be stepping back into his shoes – and of course his iconic platinum blond hair – and I am thrilled to be able to see his story through and to share it with the greatest fan community in the world. I look forward to joining this incredible company and being a part of the Broadway community.
Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender shared, “Tom Felton’s portrayal of young Draco Malfoy left a lasting mark on Harry Potter fans worldwide. Draco became one of the series’ most complex characters—not just a rival to Harry, but a reflection of parental pressure, inner turmoil, and reluctant vulnerability. His evolution has come to represent the idea that we can grow beyond the beliefs and choices we inherit.
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As longtime fans of the wizarding world, we’re thrilled to welcome Tom to the Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. For fans everywhere, this is a rare and meaningful opportunity to see him return to the role—now as an adult Draco, grappling with fatherhood and the weight of legacy. It’s a powerful, full-circle moment for Tom, and for Draco as well.”
Tickets for Felton's performances will go on sale to the general public on June 12, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET. A pre-sale will begin on June 10 at 11 a.m. ET for fans who register by June 9.
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Felton's return to the Wizarding World has generated significant excitement among fans, as it bridges the beloved film series with its stage continuation. His involvement is expected to bring a new depth to the character of Draco Malfoy, offering audiences a unique perspective on the character's evolution.
Felton will make his Broadway debut when he joins the company as “Draco Malfoy” beginning Tuesday, November 11th for a limited 19-week engagement through March 22, 2026, only at New York City’s Lyric Theatre.
Tom Felton to reprise role of Draco Malfoy
Tom Felton is set to make his Broadway debut by reprising his iconic role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This marks the first time an original cast member from the Harry Potter films has joined the stage adaptation. Felton will take over the role from Aaron Bartz, with performances beginning on November 11, 2025, at New York City's Lyric Theatre. The limited 19-week engagement will run through March 22, 2026, reports PEOPLE.ALSO READ: Yellowstone star Kevin Costner's embattled movie project faces struggle, gets disappointing update
Felton, who portrayed Draco Malfoy throughout all eight Harry Potter films from 2001 to 2011, expressed deep emotional connection to returning to the role. He described the experience as a “full-circle moment,” noting that he is now the same age as Draco in the play. Felton shared that he became emotional when trying on Draco’s iconic platinum wig again, stating, “I cried”
This will be the first time a member of the original Harry Potter film cast has joined the stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which tells a new story that takes place 19 years after the end of the original series. Draco, now a father, along with Harry, Ron and Hermione are all grown up and sending their own children off to Hogwarts.
In a statement, Tom Felton said, “Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honours of my life. Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me, because when I begin performances in Cursed Child this fall, I’ll also be the exact age Draco is in the play. It’s surreal to be stepping back into his shoes – and of course his iconic platinum blond hair – and I am thrilled to be able to see his story through and to share it with the greatest fan community in the world. I look forward to joining this incredible company and being a part of the Broadway community.
Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender shared, “Tom Felton’s portrayal of young Draco Malfoy left a lasting mark on Harry Potter fans worldwide. Draco became one of the series’ most complex characters—not just a rival to Harry, but a reflection of parental pressure, inner turmoil, and reluctant vulnerability. His evolution has come to represent the idea that we can grow beyond the beliefs and choices we inherit.
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As longtime fans of the wizarding world, we’re thrilled to welcome Tom to the Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. For fans everywhere, this is a rare and meaningful opportunity to see him return to the role—now as an adult Draco, grappling with fatherhood and the weight of legacy. It’s a powerful, full-circle moment for Tom, and for Draco as well.”
How to get the tickets?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is set 19 years after the final book in the series and follows the next generation of wizards. The play originally premiered in London in 2016 and opened on Broadway in 2018. It has since won six Tony Awards, including Best Play.Tickets for Felton's performances will go on sale to the general public on June 12, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET. A pre-sale will begin on June 10 at 11 a.m. ET for fans who register by June 9.
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Felton's return to the Wizarding World has generated significant excitement among fans, as it bridges the beloved film series with its stage continuation. His involvement is expected to bring a new depth to the character of Draco Malfoy, offering audiences a unique perspective on the character's evolution.
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