Tom Felton, the iconic Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter film series, is set to reclaim his iconic role on the esteemed Broadway stage. From November 11th onwards, Felton will embark on a 19-week journey with the Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, wrapping up his stint on March 22nd, 2026. This thrilling play, a sequel set 19 years after the conclusion of the original Harry Potter saga, portrays Draco as a father, paralleling the journeys of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, who are now sending their own children to Hogwarts.
Felton's Broadway debut marks a groundbreaking milestone, as he is the first member of the Harry Potter film ensemble to grace the stage production. Beyond his Harry Potter fame, Felton has showcased his versatility in films like They Will Kill You, alongside Zazie Beetz and Patricia Arquette for Skydance, and Fackham Hall, featuring Thomasin McKenzie and Damian Lewis. In 2022, he made his West End debut as the lead in 2:22 A Ghost Story, and in 2024, he starred as Bob Edwards in Gareth Farr's A Child of Science at Bristol Old Vic.
Reflecting on his journey, Felton exclaimed, "Being part of the Harry Potter films has been a pinnacle of honor in my life. Joining this production is a momentous full-circle experience for me. As I step into the role of Draco in Cursed Child this fall, I will be the same age as my character in the play. It's surreal to revisit his world—and, of course, his iconic platinum blond hair. I am ecstatic to explore his story further and share it with the incredible fan community worldwide. I eagerly anticipate joining this extraordinary ensemble and becoming a cherished member of the Broadway family."
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, crafted from an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany, is penned by Thorne and directed by Tiffany. Since its April 2018 premiere at the Lyric Theatre on Broadway, the production has undergone a revision, condensing into a single, captivating part under three hours, while still retaining its original magic and depth.
