British performer Tom Felton, widely recognized for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the iconic “Harry Potter” films, is bringing the role back to life—this time, under the spotlight of live theatre.
He made the announcement on Thursday via Instagram, appearing alongside the official accounts linked to the wizarding world and the stage production in a collaborative post.
A short video clip posted to Instagram, captioned “Guess who’s back,” shows Felton dressed in character once again—donning a sleek black ensemble, wand tucked away, rings on his fingers, and sporting his trademark long blond hair. In classic fashion, he quips, “scared, Potter?”
“The blonde hair came back on and I immediately started crying for some reason,” Felton told the “Today” show on Thursday.
“It’s such a huge part of my childhood. It’s like me going back to high school,” he continued.
He first stepped into Draco’s shoes as a young actor, taking on the role of Harry Potter’s schoolyard nemesis.
Now 37, Felton reflected on the experience of returning to the magical world as surreal. He described it as a moment that made him feel like he had to “pinch” himself to believe it was real. “I keep thinking I’m dreaming.”
According to Felton, the theatrical production picks up the narrative after the events of the final film, showcasing an older Draco and Harry as parents whose children are about to start their own journey at Hogwarts.
“When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all – with the power to change the past and future forever,” a synopsis reads on the theater production’s website.
“I let go of that character 16 years ago and now getting the chance to step back in his shoes as a father this time, in a new story – I get to meet Draco as an adult, which is very exciting,” Felton said.
Audiences can see the performance at New York City’s Lyric Theatre, with the show set to run from November 11 through March 22. Early access to ticket sales begins on Tuesday.
First premiering in London in 2016, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” eventually made its way to the U.S. stage. The acclaimed production has garnered multiple honors, including major theatre awards on both sides of the Atlantic.
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