Tom Felton, iconic for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, will reprise the role in Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child starting November 11, 2025. Learn about his emotional return, the show’s impact, and fan reactions to this landmark casting announced on June 5, 2025.
Tom Felton, the beloved Harry Potter film star, is set to make history by reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre, starting November 11, 2025, for a limited 19-week run through March 22, 2026. Announced today, June 5, 2025, this marks the first time an original Harry Potter film cast member has joined the stage production, thrilling fans and sparking a wave of excitement across social media. Here’s the latest on Felton’s Broadway debut and what it means for the Wizarding World.
A Full-Circle Moment for Felton
Felton, now 37, will step back into Draco Malfoy’s shoes for the first time in nearly 15 years, playing the character as an adult and father in Cursed Child, set 19 years after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In a statement to TODAY, Felton called it a “full-circle moment,” noting he’ll be the exact age as Draco in the play when performances begin. “It’s surreal to be stepping back into his shoes—and of course his iconic platinum blond hair,” he said, admitting he “immediately cried” when trying on the blond wig again. Fans on X echoed the sentiment, with @peachy__tokki calling the news “mind-blowing” despite vowing not to spend more on Harry Potter content after seeing the show in 2018.
Cursed Child and Felton’s Role
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, written by Jack Thorne from a story by J.K. Rowling, Thorne, and director John Tiffany, follows Harry’s son Albus and Draco’s son Scorpius as they navigate Hogwarts and a time-turner mishap. Felton replaces Aaron Bartz as Draco, joining a cast including Matthew James Thomas as Harry Potter, Rachel Christopher as Hermione Granger, and Daniel Fredrick as Ron Weasley. Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender praised Felton’s “depth, gravity, and humanity” as Draco, noting his portrayal shaped the character as a “portrait of parental pressure, internal conflict, and reluctant vulnerability.” The show, now a single three-hour play after condensing from two parts, has sold over 10 million tickets globally and won six 2018 Tony Awards, including Best Play.
Fan Frenzy and Ticket Details
The announcement has set X ablaze, with @FilmUpdates and @Variety highlighting Felton’s return as a historic first for the franchise. @kikoomag noted it as “une première historique” for French fans, while @GeekVibesNation emphasized the 19-week run. Fans can sign up for presale tickets via the Cursed Child website until June 9 at 5:59 p.m. ET, with the presale starting June 10 at 11 a.m. ET and general sales opening June 12. The rush is on, as posts on X warn of high demand, with some fans already planning trips to New York. The production’s global reach running in London, Hamburg, and Tokyo—adds to the hype, with the London show recently hitting its 2 millionth visitor.
Felton’s Journey and Broader Context
Felton, who played Draco across all eight Harry Potter films from 2001 to 2011, brings a storied career to the stage. His recent roles include They Will Kill You with Zazie Beetz and Fackham Hall with Damian Lewis, plus West End turns in 2:22 A Ghost Story (2022) and A Child of Science (2024). His Broadway debut aligns with a Harry Potter renaissance, as HBO’s upcoming TV series, casting young stars like Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, fuels nostalgia. However, Felton’s past comments to Red Carpet News TV in 2019, doubting a Cursed Child film due to the saga’s “wonderful eight chapters,” make his stage return all the more poignant.
