Tom Felton Receives Warm Welcome as Draco Malfoy on Broadway

Tom Felton received an enthusiastic reception as he returned to the role of Draco Malfoy in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Broadway. The British actor enjoyed a warm welcome, eliciting cheers and applause for approximately 30 seconds before delivering his first line: “I need a favor.” This moment was shared on the Cursed Child’s official Instagram account.

Welcome Back to Hogwarts

The Instagram post included a quote from Malfoy’s dialogue in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” reflecting on Harry Potter’s arrival at Hogwarts. The play is set 19 years after the events of the original series, featuring the next generation of wizards, including the children of Draco, Harry, Ron, and Hermione.

Felton’s Historic Return

Felton is the first actor from the original film series to reprise his role in the stage adaptation, which premiered in London in 2016 and made its Broadway debut in 2018. He is scheduled to perform in this role for 19 weeks.

Emotional Experience

Felton’s return was announced in June, marking a significant and emotional milestone for the actor. He expressed his feelings about donning the iconic blond wig for the first time, saying, “It was just sort of like a blast from the past.” He admitted, “As much as it is reprising an old role for me, it’s very much treading into new, unfamiliar territory.”

Felton reflected on his childhood portrayal of the character, noting, “I know him quite well as a kid. I don’t know him that well as an adult.” This experience promises to offer both nostalgia and new challenges for the actor.