Tom Felton Has Thoughts About the New Draco in HBO's Harry Potter Reboot
At TIFF, the Harry Potter star opened up about the reboot series, revealed he's literally stepping into Draco's shoes on Broadway, and told a wild story about how his new Gandhi role almost came together.
Tom Felton has Draco on the brain again. At TIFF, while promoting his new project 'Gandhi,' he talked about the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, reminisced about fans still yelling 'Potter!' at him in public, and confirmed he is literally stepping back into Draco's shoes on Broadway. Oh, and he told a very showbiz story about how that 'Gandhi' role might have happened.
Draco 2.0 is coming, and Felton wants a front-row seat
Felton told Collider he is genuinely excited about the TV reboot and the idea of meeting the next Slytherin prince. The series is expected to launch on HBO in 2027 and is planned to retell all seven books across ten seasons. The production is set for Leavesden Studios, which is a little inside baseball: that is the exact same lot where the original films were made, so this thing is circling right back to where it all started. Surreal is the word Felton used, and honestly, fair.
As for Draco himself, Lox Pratt is set to take on the role, joining a fresh cast bringing J.K. Rowling's story to screen for a new generation. Felton sounds more curious than territorial about it, which, given the character's legacy, is the right vibe.
'I look forward to meeting the new Draco 2.0.'
Yes, people still shout 'Potter!'
Two decades on, the franchise has outlasted its first wave of fans. Felton noted that a lot of the folks calling out to him on the street were not even born when the first movie hit. Case in point: right before he walked into the TIFF studio, he got the classic 'Potter!' from outside. He takes it in stride and still finds it funny.
The 'Gandhi' detour, with a very human casting story
Felton also shared a delightfully unglamorous anecdote about landing his role in 'Gandhi.' His take: director Hansal Mehta may have wanted a selfie for his daughter, and that might have greased the wheels. Is that the official casting process? Probably not. Is it extremely believable in 2025? Absolutely.
Back to the robes — on Broadway
Felton will reprise Draco in the Broadway production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' at the Lyric Theatre, with performances beginning November 11, 2025. That run is scheduled through March 22, 2026, and it will mark the first time a performer from the original films has played the same role on stage.
'Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me, because when I begin performances in Cursed Child this fall, I will also be the exact age Draco is in the play.'
Key details to keep straight
- HBO's Harry Potter series is expected in 2027, adapting all seven books across ten seasons.
- Production is set for Leavesden Studios, where the original films were made.
- Lox Pratt will play Draco Malfoy in the series.
- Felton still gets 'Potter!' yelled at him in public — including outside the TIFF studio.
- He joked his role in Hansal Mehta's 'Gandhi' may have started with a selfie request.
- Tom Felton returns as Draco on Broadway in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' from November 11, 2025, through March 22, 2026 — a first for any original film cast member.