Tom Felton Returns to Stage in Broadway Debut Amid Daniel Radcliffe’s Success

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Tom Felton, known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” films, is making his Broadway debut in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Nov. 11. This comes as fellow actor Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter, prepares for his fifth Broadway production with the play “Every Brilliant Thing.”

Felton, 38, credited Radcliffe for his successful transition to the stage. “I’ve taken a few tips from Potter, this is true,” Felton said during an interview on Wednesday. Felton remarked on Radcliffe being an inspiration for his move to Broadway, recalling, “I saw him in his first show 10 plus years ago, and now obviously he is a Tony winner and a big inspiration for the reason why Broadway is so special.”

Daniel Radcliffe made his Broadway debut in 2008 playing Alan Strang in a revival of Peter Shaffer’s “Equus“. He received his first Tony Award in 2023 for his role in a recent revival. Felton expressed excitement about reprising his former role as Draco Malfoy and the evolution of the character as he takes on fatherly responsibilities in the latest installment.

“Cursed Child” is set 19 years after the events of “Deathly Hallows,” bringing back beloved characters such as Harry, Ron, Draco, and Hermione, while focusing on a new generation of characters, including Albus Severus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy.

Felton shared his fondness for New York City, saying, “I’ve fallen in love with New York.” He noted, “I’ve only been here four weeks, so I don’t know all the lay of the land yet. But I can see why everyone is so infectiously in love.” Alongside his theater work, Felton’s upcoming sci-fi film “Altered” is set to hit theaters on Nov. 21, followed by the release of his “Downton Abbey” spoof “Fackham Hall” on Dec. 5.