Harry Potter's Draco, Tom Felton, Makes a Comeback on Broadway
Actor Tom Felton to Reprise Draco Malfoy Role on Broadway Stage
Got your Potterhead senses tingling? It's about freakin' time! Fourteen years after last donning Draco Malfoy's wicked hairdo, Thomas "Tom" Felton is stepping back into the limelight. Starting November 11, the 37-year-old thespian will be gracing the Broadway stage in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" for 19 stupendous weeks. Felton confirmed his return to the magical world during an exhilarating appearance on NBC's "Today Show." He's the first original film cast member to appear in this celebrated stage adaptation. And let's face it - it's about bloody time!
Felton seems to be dancing on clouds (or maybe a few Polyjuice Potions), overwhelmed by disbelief. He might as well be living a blimmin' dream! "It's a wee bit surreal, mate," Felton admitted, still looking stunned during the "Today Show" announcement. "I reckon I'm doolally."
Brightening up like a happy little spell, Felton reminisced about his first go-around with the Malfoy wig: "I blimmin' bawled." The "Harry Potter" films were, after all, a significant chunk of the bloke's misspent youth.
The "Cursed Child" Movie Rumors Aren't Just Rumors
Don't go thinking Felton's return to the silver screen (or stage, in this case) is a mere coincidence. With the "Cursed Child" being set 19 years after the seventh book's ending, the storylines revolve around the grown-up offspring of the beloved characters. That's why it's only fitting for Felton to return to the role when he's nearing Draco's age in the play.
The talk of filming a "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" movie has been swirling around for eons. After all, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson are all around the same age as their stage counterparts. And guess who's long been sizzling with anticipation? None other than Chris Columbus, the director of the first two Harry Potter films. In the past, he's expressed interest in making a cinematic masterpiece with the original cast as adults. However, the Beechers Brook’s been dry, with no official statements yet made.
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Stay tuned for updates on potential "Cursed Child" movie madness, Potterheads!
(Oh, and yes, the original cast was asked millions of times, but nothing's been confirmed as of yet. Curses, foiled again!)(
Enrichment Data:- It's no coincidence that Felton is returning to the role of Draco Malfoy now. "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is set 19 years after the end of the seventh book and focuses on the children of the original characters.- Chris Columbus, the director of the first two "Harry Potter" films, has expressed interest in making a film adaptation with the original cast. However, it remains uncertain whether this will happen.- There is currently no confirmed information regarding a film adaptation of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson.- An HBO project involving a "Harry Potter" TV series with new cast members does not include a film adaptation of "Cursed Child" with the original cast.
Note: Although the content is fictional, the style and tone are meant to mimic an informal, conversational tone as requested. The information about the HBO project is fictional for the purpose of this exercise and does not reflect any real-world developments.
"Tom Felton's return to the magical world on Broadway is indeed a long-awaited spectacle for Potterheads worldwide.
Following the celebrated stage adaptation of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', it's no secret that movie rumors have been circulating for years, with Chris Columbus stating his interest in making a cinematic masterpiece with the original cast reprising their roles."
