{"id":305968,"date":"2025-06-11T21:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T04:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/?p=305968"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:25:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:25:27","slug":"tom-felton-returns-to-broadway-as-draco-malfoy-amidst-j-k-rowling-controversies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/tom-felton-returns-to-broadway-as-draco-malfoy-amidst-j-k-rowling-controversies\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom Felton returns to Broadway as Draco Malfoy amidst J.K. Rowling controversies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a bold return to the stage, Tom Felton will reprise his role as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway production of &#8220;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,&#8221; set to run for a limited engagement from November 11 to March 22 at the Lyric Theatre in New York City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This announcement comes amidst ongoing controversies surrounding J.K. Rowling, the author of the beloved Harry Potter series, whose comments on transgender issues have sparked considerable backlash from fans and former cast members alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When questioned about whether Rowling&#8217;s contentious views influenced his decision to step back into the iconic character, Felton responded firmly, stating, &#8220;No, I can&#8217;t say it does, I&#8217;m not really that attuned to it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tom Felton says the controversy around J.K. Rowling&#39;s political views doesn&#39;t impact him: &quot;I&#39;m not really that attuned to it&#8230;I have not seen anything bring the world together more than Potter. She&#39;s responsible for that, so I&#39;m incredibly grateful.&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TonyAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TonyAwards<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T7KSMNbFds\">pic.twitter.com\/T7KSMNbFds<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Variety (@Variety) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Variety\/status\/1931813239329116288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Welcomes Tom Felton Back to the Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He emphasized the sense of community and connection that the Harry Potter franchise generates worldwide, expressing gratitude for the opportunities it has afforded him. &#8220;If anything, I remind myself I&#8217;ve been lucky to travel the world, and I&#8217;ve not seen anything bring the world together more than Potter, and she&#8217;s responsible for that,&#8221; he added during an interview with Variety at the Tony Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite Felton&#8217;s sentiments, numerous actors from the Harry Potter film franchise have publicly criticized Rowling&#8217;s views. High-profile stars such as Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint have openly addressed the implications of Rowling&#8217;s statements, which many see as anti-trans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tom Felton is reprising his role as Draco Malfoy for the \u2018HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD\u2019 stage show on Broadway. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Uq3h8RwETO\">pic.twitter.com\/Uq3h8RwETO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DiscussingFilm\/status\/1930612745243652418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 5, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, former co-stars like Warwick Davis and John Lithgow have opted to avoid discussing Rowling&#8217;s remarks, asserting that they have no bearing on their performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Felton gears up for his return to Hogwarts, he reflects on the significance of the role, declaring, &#8220;It&#8217;s such a huge part of my childhood. It&#8217;s like me going back to high school.&#8221; With the anticipation growing for this limited engagement, the drama surrounding Rowling&#8217;s comments adds another layer of intrigue to an already captivating production.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a bold return to the stage, Tom Felton will reprise his role as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway production of &#8220;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,&#8221; set to run for a limited engagement from November 11 to March 22 at the Lyric Theatre in New York City. This announcement comes amidst ongoing controversies surrounding &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/tom-felton-returns-to-broadway-as-draco-malfoy-amidst-j-k-rowling-controversies\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Tom Felton returns to Broadway as Draco Malfoy amidst J.K. 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