Tom Felton’s Magical Return Has Fans Dreaming of His Next Role in HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot

Tom Felton, the actor forever etched in pop culture as Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter films, is set to make his Broadway debut this November in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The 37-year-old will reprise his role as Draco — now an adult and father — in the New York production of the popular stage play. The announcement has reignited the Harry Potter fandom’s excitement and even sparked a new campaign: fans now want Felton to play his on-screen father, Lucius Malfoy, in the upcoming HBO reboot.

Felton called the opportunity to return to the Wizarding World “surreal” and “emotional,” reflecting on how it felt to once again wear Draco’s signature blond wig. “It nearly brought me to tears,” he said in a recent interview. The character he once played as a conflicted teen is now a grown man grappling with fatherhood and a complicated legacy — a transformation that resonates with Felton’s own personal and professional growth.

A Full-Circle Moment on Stage

Set 19 years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, The Cursed Child continues the story of Harry, Hermione, Ron — and Draco — as their children attend Hogwarts. Draco’s son, Scorpius, plays a central role in the plot, which explores themes of time travel, family dynamics, and redemption.

Felton’s casting marks the first time a major actor from the original film franchise has joined the Broadway production in a leading role, making it a historic moment for the franchise. The production, which originally opened in London’s West End in 2016, has already won six Tony Awards and is considered one of the most successful plays of the modern era.

Tickets for the Broadway run, which officially begins November 11 at the Lyric Theatre, are expected to sell quickly, with presales starting June 10 and general sales launching on June 12.

The Fans Want More — On Screen

While many are thrilled to see Felton return to the role of Draco on stage, fans are also looking ahead to HBO’s planned reboot of the Harry Potter series. With a new cast set to take on J.K. Rowling’s iconic characters over the course of seven seasons — one for each book — many longtime fans have a surprising request: they want Felton to play Lucius Malfoy, Draco’s menacing father.

Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit have exploded with fan art, casting wish lists, and posts explaining why Felton is the ideal choice. “It would be poetic,” one fan wrote. “Tom playing Lucius would show the story coming full circle — it’s like Draco stepping into his father’s shoes.”

Felton, for his part, isn’t ruling it out. In a recent interview, he said, “I’m open to being involved again. Whether as Lucius, a Hogwarts teacher, or something entirely new, I’d love to come back.” That openness has only fueled the campaign further.

Passing the Wand to a New Generation

Felton’s return to the Wizarding World arrives at a time when nostalgia is at an all-time high. Adults who grew up with the books and films are now sharing them with their children, while new fans are discovering the magic for the first time. His involvement helps connect the old and new, reminding audiences of the emotional ties they still hold to the series.

With HBO promising a more detailed and faithful adaptation of the original novels, Felton’s possible involvement could serve as a powerful symbol of continuity. His presence would provide not just fan satisfaction, but also a sense of legitimacy to the new version — a bridge between the franchise’s beloved past and its evolving future.

A New Chapter in the Wizarding World

For Tom Felton, this Broadway chapter is more than just a role — it’s a return to the world that defined much of his youth and career. For audiences, it’s a sign that the magic of Harry Potter is still alive and evolving.

Whether he’s taking the stage as an adult Draco or potentially stepping into Lucius’s dark robes for HBO, one thing is clear: Tom Felton still has a powerful place in the Wizarding World. And fans everywhere are ready to follow him — whether it’s to Broadway, Hogwarts, or beyond.