Tom Felton, reprising his role as Draco Malfoy on stage, described a moment of near-tears during his Broadway performance of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" when he spotted his longtime friend and "Harry Potter" film co-star, Warwick Davis. Davis, who portrayed Professor Filius Flitwick in the film series, attended Felton's New York production.
Felton, 38, shared his experience on social media, posting a photograph of himself and Davis embracing backstage after the show. He also included a clip of himself and Davis greeting fans outside the stage door and a Polaroid snapshot from their reunion.
"Had a special guest & dear friend come see the show tonight - tbh I nearly cried on stage saying 'Wingardium Leviosa' knowing he was watching - @warwickadavis #swishandflick," Felton wrote.
This appearance marks Felton's Broadway debut and the first time an actor from the original "Harry Potter" film cast has reprised their movie role in the stage production. The play is set 19 years after the events of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," focusing on an adult Draco and his son, Scorpius Malfoy, who forms a close friendship with Harry Potter's son, Albus Severus Potter.
Felton's reunion with Davis follows a similar event in March, when Felton attended Daniel Radcliffe's Broadway show, "Every Brilliant Thing." Felton shared photos of himself and Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter, embracing, drawing a parallel between their film roles as rivals and their current stage endeavors.
"Broomsticks to Broadway @brilliantbway @cursedchildus," Felton captioned those earlier posts.
The "Harry Potter" cast members have maintained their friendship despite public differences in their views regarding author J.K. Rowling's statements on transgender issues. Radcliffe has publicly supported transgender rights, while Felton has expressed a more reserved stance, stating he is "not affected or attuned" to Rowling's views. Rowling has faced international criticism for her stance on gender identity, leading some to label her a trans-exclusionary.
In 2020, Radcliffe released a statement through The Trevor Project affirming that transgender women are women. Felton, conversely, has maintained loyalty to Rowling, which has been cited as a factor in his continued involvement with the franchise.
Radcliffe recently commented on the upcoming "Harry Potter" television series, set for an early 2026 release. He shared that he and former co-stars Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have discussed how "surreal" it is to see new actors taking on their iconic roles. Radcliffe, who began playing Harry Potter at age 11 and concluded the film series at 21, expressed a protective sentiment towards the young actors stepping into the spotlight.