In a moment that will delight Harry Potter fans worldwide, Tom Felton has made his Broadway debut reprising his iconic role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, with his on-screen father Jason Isaacs there to offer support in a heartwarming backstage reunion.
Magical Reunion for the Malfoy Family
Felton, 38, joined the cast of the long-running production at New York's Lyric Theatre last week, marking his first time playing Draco Malfoy on stage. The actor, who originated the role in the beloved film series, is the first Harry Potter star to reprise their character in the theatrical production.
Following his performance, Felton shared touching photographs from backstage featuring himself embracing Isaacs, 62, who played his pure-blood father Lucius Malfoy across the film franchise. The collection of images also included Aidan Close, who portrays Scorpius Malfoy - Draco's son in the play's narrative.
"No one does it quite like the Malfoys," Felton wrote in his Instagram caption. "Three generations meet for the first time on stage — Needless to say, it was magical... Love you dad @therealjasonisaacs Love you son @aidanmclose."
Close responded with perfect Malfoy-esque humour in the comments, quipping: "My grandfather will hear about this... (love you too dad)."
Proud Father Figure's Support
Jason Isaacs posted his own series of photographs after attending the performance, sharing heartfelt praise for his former on-screen son. "I came. I saw. He conquered," Isaacs wrote. "You had your own giant boots to fill, son, and you burst them at the seams. Balls like ostrich eggs. So brave. So proud. So glad to be there."
The emotional support from his Harry Potter family comes as Felton settles into his Broadway role, which represents a significant milestone in his career. His first performance on November 11 marked his Broadway debut, and the audience reaction was reportedly overwhelming.
When Felton initially appeared on stage, the theatre erupted in rapturous screams and applause that forced a lengthy pause in the performance. It took approximately thirty seconds before the actor could deliver his first line: "I need a favour."
Full Circle Moment for Draco Malfoy
Felton will remain with the Broadway production through May 10, 2026, bringing Draco Malfoy to life for theatre audiences in a story that continues nineteen years after the events of the original books and films.
In a statement earlier this year announcing his casting, Felton expressed his excitement about this professional homecoming. "Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honours of my life," he said. "Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me, because when I begin performances in Cursed Child this fall, I'll also be the exact age Draco is in the play."
He added: "It's surreal to be stepping back into his shoes — and of course his iconic platinum blond hair — and I am thrilled to be able to see his story through and to share it with the greatest fan community in the world."
The Cursed Child, based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, follows Harry, Ron, Hermione and Draco as they navigate parenthood while their children attend Hogwarts. The production first opened in London's West End in 2016 before arriving on Broadway in 2018, with subsequent productions launching in Hamburg, Melbourne, Toronto, and Tokyo.
This magical Broadway chapter not only marks Felton's theatrical debut but serves as a beautiful reunion for the Wizarding World family, proving that some bonds - even those forged in fictional rivalries - can create lasting real-world connections.
