Credited from: BBC
Tom Felton, known for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film franchise, is set to reprise his iconic role in the Broadway show Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, beginning November 11 at the Lyric Theatre. This marks a significant moment, as Felton will be the first actor from the original film series to join the stage production, which originally opened in London in 2016 and transferred to New York in 2018, according to BBC and HuffPost.
Describing the experience, Felton stated, "It’s surreal to be stepping back into his shoes," adding it feels like a "pinch me kind of situation." He will be portraying Draco as an adult, allowing him to explore the character in a different light after letting go of the role 16 years ago, according to HuffPost and Channel News Asia.
The plot of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child takes place 19 years after the final Harry Potter book, with the characters now as adults. Felton's character becomes more nuanced, as Draco's son, Scorpius, befriends Harry Potter's son, Albus, at Hogwarts, according to Channel News Asia.
Felton's return has been heralded by the show's producers as a moment filled with "nostalgia, evolution, and emotion." They expressed excitement about witnessing his performance and how he will potentially "breathe new life into a beloved story," according to BBC and HuffPost.
Following his portrayal as Draco, Felton made his West End debut recently in the play 2:22 A Ghost Story and continues to maintain an active presence in both theater and film, appearing in various projects since his days in the Harry Potter franchise, according to Channel News Asia.