Draco Malfoy Back on Broadway: Tom Felton Joins ‘Cursed Child’
Oh joy, just what Broadway needed—a Hogwarts reunion. Tom Felton, best known for sneering at Harry Potter as Draco Malfoy, is set to swap film set green‐screen for the Lyric Theatre stage in New York’s production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. According to the New York Post and confirmed by Variety, Felton will officially step into the spats of everyone’s favorite Slytherin aristocrat when the show returns this spring.
In case you missed the memo, Cursed Child originally opened in London’s West End back in 2016 before hitting Broadway in 2018. Producers have been teasing this casting coup for months, but now it’s locked in: Felton will join the Broadway ensemble in April 2024, sharing the stage with original lead Jamie Parker (Harry Potter) and returning co‐star Paul Thornley (Ron Weasley), Variety reports. Felton’s casting announcement comes via a press release on Broadway.com and follows a recent Instagram tease where he winked at fans with a cryptic “See you soon, New York.”
Let’s be real: it’s not exactly earth‐shattering news—Felton played Draco across eight blockbuster films from 2002 to 2011. But theatre producers know nostalgia sells tickets, and they’re banking on hardcore Potterheads shelling out premium prices to see that signature frost-eyebrow grin live. Broadway.com tells us the Cursed Child run has already extended its booking window through summer 2025, which means this reunion is profitable gold for everyone involved.
Still, cynics might wonder if Felton’s Broadway bow is more about brand management than artistry. He’s been keeping busy with indie films and that surprisingly memorable Flash cameo in 2023, but critics say his theatrical chops remain untested under the bright lights. Deadline Hollywood is already speculating that Felton’s casting could drive a secondary ticket market frenzy, while The Hollywood Reporter notes it’s a savvy move to keep the franchise buzz alive between spinoffs and theme‐park deals.
Behind the curtain, the production team isn’t changing much: John Tiffany returns as director alongside playwright Jack Thorne, ensuring the script stays true to the dual‐part stage epic that famously picks up where the original novels left off. Audiences will still endure that now-infamous time-travel twist—and yes, there will be plenty of special effects and pyrotechnics to distract from any plot holes.
There you have it: Tom Felton gracing Broadway’s boards as Draco Malfoy, promising spats, sneers, and enough wand duels to justify sky-high ticket prices. So dust off your robes, brace your wallets, and prepare for another round of Potter mania under Broadway’s marquee lights—assuming you’re willing to pay upward of $200 a seat. Nothing shocking here, folks. Let’s all act surprised.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post
Variety
Broadway.com
Deadline Hollywood
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