Tom Felton, best known for his eight-film turn as Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” films, has added seven weeks to his run as Draco Malfoy in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at Broadway’s Lyric Theatre. He was previously slated to perform the role from November 11 through March 22, 2026. He will now stay with the company through May 10, 2026.
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.” Written by Jack Thorne and based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” tells a new story taking 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.
“Being a part of the “Harry Potter” films has been one of the greatest honours of my life,” Felton said when the news was first announced. “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.”
This article previously appeared on Broadway.com.
