Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender, the producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, have confirmed that British actor Tom Felton, who played the role of Harry Potter’s arch-nemesis Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, is joining the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Felton will return to the character of Draco Malfoy for the show, performing on Broadway for 19 weeks from 11 November 2025 to 22 March 2026.
The casting is the first time that a member of the original Harry Potter films has joined the stage production, which takes place 19 years after the end of the original film series.
Draco is now a father and, along with Harry, Ron and Hermione, is all grown up and sending his own children off to Hogwarts.
Tom Felton said in a statement: “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 said in a joint statement: “Tom Felton’s performance as a young Draco Malfoy on screen left an indelible impression on Harry Potter fans around the world. His role as Draco undeniably shaped one of the canon’s most nuanced characters. More than just a foil to Harry, Draco was a portrait of parental pressure, internal conflict, and reluctant vulnerability. Over the years, this character arc has become a symbol of how people can grow beyond the choices one was raised to make.”
They also said: “As fans of the wizarding world ourselves, we feel incredibly fortunate to welcome Tom into our Cursed Child family on Broadway and to offer Harry Potter fans around the globe the once-in-a-lifetime excitement of seeing him reprise this iconic role, this time on-stage in New York City. This moment is powerful on many levels — Tom will be making his Broadway debut and is marking a full-circle moment for not just himself, but for Draco too. He gets to inhabit Draco once more, but this time as an adult facing the relatable challenges of parenthood and the complicated meaning of legacy. It’s not lost on us that this is a cultural moment charged with nostalgia, evolution, and emotion. Tom’s return to Hogwarts bridges generations of fans and breathes new life into a beloved story. We’re beyond thrilled to welcome Tom back “home” but also into a new family: our Broadway company. We can’t wait to see him inhabit this role once again with the same depth, gravity, and humanity he has always brought to Draco.”
Last November, a new version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child started playing on Broadway. The new version is one part, unlike London’s two parts, but is now under three hours in length.
Tom Felton’s other stage credits include 2:22 A Ghost Story in the West End, and Gareth Farr’s A Child of Science at Bristol Old Vic directed by Matthew Dunster.
Tom Felton’s recent film credits include They Will Kill You, and Fackham Hall. Other film credits include Rise of the Planet of the Apes, A United Kingdom, In Secret, Feed, Ophelia, and Megan Leavey.
On TV, his credits include Netflix’s A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting and The Forgotten Battle, Sky Original Save the Cinema, and thriller Some Other Woman.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing on Broadway at the Lyric Theatre in New York.
The London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre, recently extended booking to February 2026, and celebrated its 2 millionth visitor.
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